US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
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
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?
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
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
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
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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Former Minister Navin Dissanayake appointed Vice Chairman of UNP
Navin Dissanayake, a former minister, has been named the Vice Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment letter was issued by UNP Le...
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Sri Lankan family at Tamil Nadu refugee camp seeking to return home citing lack of amenities
A family that escaped to Tamil Nadu as refugees because of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka has filed a request at the Ramanathapuram Collector’s pu...
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Sri Lanka deeply concerned about developments in Venezuela- MFA
Sri Lanka has expressed serious concern over the recent events in Venezuela and is actively watching the situation, according to a statement from the ...
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Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to US drug charges
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro entered a not guilty plea on Monday regarding drug charges. This came after President Donald Trump’s surp...
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Interim Venezuelan leader invites Trump to collaborate, seeks respectful relations
Interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez extended an invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump “to collaborate” and expressed her desire for “...
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Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission
Former Minister and current Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen visited the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)...
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Venezuela s interim president offers US cooperation after Trump says further strike possible
Venezuela’s acting president made an offer on Sunday to work with the United States on goals related to “shared development.” This marks a more ...
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Deeply shocked - World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
World leaders are expressing a mix of support and disapproval regarding the US's capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. On Saturday, US for...
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Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff of India, is set to visit Sri Lanka on January 7, as announced by the Indian Defence Ministry. Hi...
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China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once
China urged the United States on Sunday to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, according to a spokesperson from the...
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Venezuela s interim government says it is united behind Maduro after his U.S. capture
A senior official from Venezuela announced on Sunday that the government will remain united in support of President Nicolas Maduro. His capture by the...
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Dy Foreign Minister says actions underway on Sri Lankan fishing vessel destroyed in Seychelles Waters
Arun Hemachandra, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, announced that actions are being taken in collaboration with official...
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Nicolás Maduro will appear in U.S. federal court today
Nicolás Maduro will make his first court appearance in the U.S. today. The president of Venezuela was captured by U.S. forces early Saturday during a...
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Sri Lanka received humanitarian aid from 22 countries for victims of Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka has received humanitarian aid from 22 countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as reported by ...
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Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar
Approximately 40 individuals lost their lives and around 100 were injured, many severely, after an explosion occurred at a busy bar during a New Year...
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President reviews resettlement of Ankumbura–Gankotuwa landslide victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter at Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple in Welgala, Poojapitiya, Kandy, this afternoon (01) to...
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Ranil greets Sajith for New Year and discusses future plans
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe called Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to wish him a Happy New Year. On January 1, 2026, Premadasa also sent ...
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