Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow

2025-12-22   |   Politics

Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow, the 23rd. The Indian External Affairs Ministry anno...

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UN envoy commends international support for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah

2025-12-22   |   Politics

On December 20, 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Marc-Andreé Franche, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, at th...

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Oil price gains after US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend

2025-12-22   |   Politics

Oil prices rose on Monday during early trading in Asia after the U.S. stopped a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend. According to Reuters, U.S. off...

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Donald Trump removes 29 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions including US Ambassador in Colombo

2025-12-22   |   Politics

The Trump administration is recalling almost 30 career diplomats from their roles as ambassadors and other senior positions in embassies, including th...

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EU provides over €2.35 mln humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka

2025-12-19   |   Politics

The European Union (EU) has announced it will provide €2.35 million in financial aid to Sri Lanka. This amount includes €500,000 through the Inter...

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Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader

2025-12-19   |   Politics

Violence has erupted in Bangladesh following the death of a prominent leader of the youth movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sh...

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IOM appeals for $7.3 million to support cyclone-affected communities in Sri Lanka

2025-12-18   |   Politics

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has requested USD 7.3 million to help over 100,000 individuals affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri La...

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Delhi restricts vehicles, office attendance in bid to curb pollution

2025-12-18   |   Politics

Delhi's authorities announced strict new rules on Wednesday to fight pollution. These rules include banning vehicles that do not meet the latest emiss...

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PM Harini appreciates timely assistance by China for disaster response efforts

2025-12-18   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya thanked the Government of China for its quick help during Sri Lanka’s recent disaster response efforts. She sh...

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FM accepts US$ 2.5 million grant assistance from Japan

2025-12-17   |   Politics

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath officially accepted a grant of US$ 2.5 million from Japan today. The grant was presented by Akio Isomata, J...

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China reaffirms full support for Sri Lanka s economic and social development

2025-12-17   |   Politics

The Vice Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress, Wang Dongming, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretaria...

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Donald Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

2025-12-17   |   Politics

The Trump administration revealed on Tuesday that it will broaden its travel restrictions to include 20 more countries and the Palestinian Authority. ...

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Harsha reiterates Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund should be approved by Parliament as statutory fund

2025-12-17   |   Politics

Dr. Harsha de Silva, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, has emphasized that the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund needs to be recognized b...

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Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The number of people who have died in Bolivia due to floods caused by an overflowing river in the eastern Santa Cruz region has risen to 20. Deputy Ci...

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PM highlights global support for Sri Lanka s recovery efforts in meetings with foreign envoys

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, Sergey Viktorov, visited Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees. They discussed Sri Lanka’...

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Sri Lanka to co-host Asian Regional Debt Management Conference

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved plans to co-host the Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in 2026. This conference, held annua...

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Cabinet approves signing MoUs between several Sri Lankan and foreign universities

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to sign agreements with various foreign universities. This decision was made following...

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Govt to allocate Rs. 150 million to implement e-Court Project

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to allocate Rs. 150 million to the Judicial Service Commission. This funding comes from the Clean Sri Lan...

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Australia plans tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting

2025-12-16   |   Politics

Australia announced plans for stricter gun laws on Monday as the nation mourned the victims of its deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years. A fathe...

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FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year s Eve in California

2025-12-16   |   Politics

The Justice Department announced on Monday that four individuals were arrested in the Los Angeles area for allegedly planning a bomb attack on New Yea...

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Schools in six provinces to reopen today

2025-12-16   |   Politics

Today, December 16, marks the start of the second phase of the third school term for all government and government-approved private schools and Pirive...

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World Bank announces US$ 120 million in emergency support for Sri Lanka

2025-12-15   |   Politics

The World Bank Group has announced an emergency support package of up to US$ 120 million for Sri Lanka to aid in recovery and restoration efforts. In ...

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No Sri Lankans injured in shooting at Sydney s Bondi Beach – Dy Foreign Minister

2025-12-15   |   Politics

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has stated that no Sri Lankans were hurt in the shooting that took pl...

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School students permitted to use November SLTB season tickets during December

2025-12-15   |   Politics

Schoolchildren in Sri Lanka can use their November SLTB season tickets to ride buses this month. Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gu...

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Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC

2025-12-15   |   Politics

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced that more than 20,000 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah are still living in relief centres. Curre...

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