Iran vows to strike back if US attacks as regime change protests continue

2026-01-11   |   Politics

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed that the United States and Israel are trying to create chaos in Iran by inciting riots. He urged the Irania...

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China s Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka

2026-01-11   |   Politics

China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is set to land in Sri Lanka tonight, November 11. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that he will make a...

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Post-disaster housing reconstruction project commences

2026-01-09   |   Politics

The new housing reconstruction project for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah started today (09) in Anuradhapura, with President Anura Kumara Dissana...

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Decision taken to remove web links from education modules - PM Harini

2026-01-09   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the Academic Advisory Board of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has decided that future ...

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Over 20,000 new houses to be built under post-disaster reconstruction efforts – President

2026-01-09   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to build between 20,000 and 25,000 new houses as part of the rebuilding efforts after Cyclone Ditwa...

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Landfill collapse kills 1 and leaves at least 38 missing in Philippine

2026-01-09   |   Politics

A landslide of garbage and debris at a landfill in the Philippines resulted in one death, a dozen injuries, and left at least 38 individuals missing, ...

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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, another tied to Venezuela as Trump widens oil push

2026-01-09   |   Politics

The United States took control of two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday. One of these tankers was flying the flag of ...

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Circular issued on providing Rs. 5 million for homes destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah

2026-01-09   |   Politics

The Defence Ministry has released a circular regarding financial support of Rs. 5 million for families in Sri Lanka whose homes were completely destro...

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Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake appointed Presidential Advisor on Maritime, Ports and Logistics

2026-01-09   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has named Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake as his advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Logistics, effective immediately...

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US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela, Trump says oversight could last years

2026-01-09   |   Politics

The U.S. Senate took a step on Thursday to limit President Donald Trump's ability to launch military actions in Venezuela without approval from Congre...

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Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

2026-01-09   |   Politics

The Venezuelan government has started to free people classified as political prisoners by human rights organizations, which officials have called a ge...

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Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met. DG

2026-01-08   |   Politics

A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to Athula Karunana...

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Sri Lanka seeking to deploy additional personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions

2026-01-08   |   Politics

Sri Lanka is planning to send more personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. This topic was discussed during a meeting of the Ministerial Con...

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500 tabs issued to police officers in line with introduction of new digital insurance card

2026-01-08   |   Politics

Five hundred tablet devices have been given to traffic police officers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. These tablets will help them access the i...

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Strict action against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotics – Minister

2026-01-08   |   Politics

The Minister of Transport, Bimal Rathnayake, announced that strict legal actions will be taken against drivers who operate vehicles while under the in...

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Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats

2026-01-08   |   Politics

On Wednesday, January 7, United States President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House. Th...

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Ex- Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa s case fixed for trial on Jan. 27

2026-01-08   |   Politics

The Colombo High Court has set January 27 as the date for the trial of former Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and seven others, according to a repo...

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Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow afternoon – Met. DG

2026-01-08   |   Politics

A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to the Director Ge...

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Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka today

2026-01-07   |   Politics

General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff of India, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today for a two-day visit, as confirmed by the Indian Def...

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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

2026-01-07   |   Politics

US President Donald Trump is exploring various options to acquire Greenland, which may include military action, according to the White House. The Whit...

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Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

2026-01-07   |   Politics

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, January 6, that Venezuela's interim government plans to send between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil ...

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Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?

2026-01-07   |   Politics

A new electricity policy in Sri Lanka may require residents to pay for street lighting through their electricity bills, according to the Electricity C...

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Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe

2026-01-07   |   Politics

Severe snowfall and icy conditions have led to major travel disruptions across Europe, resulting in six fatalities related to the weather. In France, ...

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Switzerland freezes assets linked to Venezuela s Maduro after US arrest

2026-01-06   |   Politics

Switzerland has taken steps to freeze assets owned by Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and his associates, as announced by the Federal Council on Monday. T...

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US attacks Venezuela- Handcuffed Maduro arrives at New York court on drug trafficking charges

2026-01-06   |   Politics

Nicolas Maduro, the ousted leader of Venezuela, arrived at a court in New York on Monday to face charges related to drug trafficking. Meanwhile, the U...

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