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Politics 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. This…
Politics 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.N. was…
Politics 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 Leader and…
Politics 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 public…
Politics 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…
Security UN Secretary General concerned international law not respected
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed serious worry over the lack of respect for international law during the recent US military actions in…
Weather Landslide warnings issued to residents of three districts
Residents in three districts of Sri Lanka have been warned about possible landslides due to heavy rain in the region. The National Building Research…
Politics 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 surprising…
Politics Parliament to convene today for first sitting of 2026
Today, January 6, 2026, Sri Lanka's Parliament will hold its first meeting of the year. The session will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be led by Speaker of…
Health Father, daughter killed in house fire; Four others hospitalized
A father and his daughter tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Galenbindunuwewa, Anuradhapura , while four other family members suffered burn…
Business Former Minister Johnston Fernando appears before FCID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando appeared today (05) before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in Sri Lanka. Earlier, police warned they would…
Politics 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 “respectful…
Crime 28,333 individuals inspected during nationwide special operations
A special operation across Sri Lanka aimed at reducing crime and drugs led to the inspection of 28,333 people. During this effort, police arrested 22 suspects…
Politics 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) today,…
Business Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela s Maduro
Gold prices have increased following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US, raising concerns among investors about geopolitical risks.…
Business Former Minister Johnston Fernando and son arrested by FCID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, were taken into custody by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID)…
Business China says it cannot accept countries acting as world judge after US captures Maduro
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the "world's judge" following the capture of Venezuela's President…
Politics 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 friendly…
Business Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2026
Sri Lanka aims to welcome 3 million tourists by 2026, a senior official announced on Monday. This goal follows a record 2.36 million visitors last year as the…
Politics 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 forces…
Politics 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. His visit…
Politics 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 Chinese…
Travel Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
Thousands of travelers are stuck across Europe due to a communications issue that led to the closure of Greece's airspace, resulting in many flight…
Weather Showery condition in several provinces to enhance from tomorrow
A low-level atmospheric disturbance east of Sri Lanka will keep affecting the country's weather, according to the Department of Meteorology. Starting tomorrow,…