Sri Lanka deeply concerned about developments in Venezuela- MFA

2026-01-06   |   Politics

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

2026-01-06   |   Politics

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

2026-01-05   |   Politics

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

2026-01-05   |   Politics

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

2026-01-05   |   Politics

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

2026-01-05   |   Politics

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

2026-01-05   |   Politics

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

2026-01-05   |   Politics

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

2026-01-05   |   Politics

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

2026-01-05   |   Politics

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

2026-01-05   |   Politics

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

2026-01-02   |   Politics

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

2026-01-02   |   Politics

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

2026-01-02   |   Politics

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

2026-01-01   |   Politics

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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Sri Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a professor at US State University, officials say

2026-01-01   |   Politics

A Sri Lankan man, S. Gunasekera, who worked as an associate professor at Ferris State University, is no longer with the school, according to a univers...

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Let s step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026- PM Harini

2026-01-01   |   Politics

As we look ahead to the New Year of 2026, Prime Minister Harini shares an important message. She reflects on 2025, a year that saw many significant an...

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World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

2026-01-01   |   Politics

On New Year’s Eve, people celebrated the end of 2025 on Wednesday, December 31, marking a year filled with Trump tariffs, a truce in Gaza, and unful...

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US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says

2025-12-30   |   Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump has offered Ukraine security guarantees lasting 15 years, as stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during discu...

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Strong opposition from Sangha Council to education reforms

2025-12-30   |   Politics

Venerable Induragare Dhammaratana Thero voiced strong concerns about the new education reforms, stating they could jeopardize both the future of Sri L...

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Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu

2025-12-30   |   Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States might support another major strike against Iran if the country resumes its ballist...

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Bangladesh s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80

2025-12-30   |   Politics

Khaleda Zia, who was the first female prime minister of Bangladesh, passed away at the age of 80 due to a long illness, according to her political par...

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NDDCB reports uptick in Ice users in Sri Lanka; Over 60,000 addicts arrested in first 10 months of 2025

2025-12-30   |   Politics

The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has announced a rise in the number of people using crystal methamphetamine, known as ‘Ice,’ in ...

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Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya

2025-12-29   |   Politics

The Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters have sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, asking him to officially declare May 30, 2...

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India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure

2025-12-29   |   Politics

India is preparing to take over the leadership of BRICS next year, leading an expanded group during a crucial time in global politics. This period is ...

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