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At least 59 migrants, including 12 children, have died and dozens more are feared missing after their boat sank in rough seas off southern Italy. The vessel broke apart while trying to land near the coastal town of Crotone in the Calabria region. Survivors said at least 150 people were aboard. Many of them were […]
- Three dead, six injured after US school shooting (Category: Breaking News)
- Nearly 40 pupils killed by militants in Uganda school attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare (Category: Breaking News)
- Boat that sank off southern Greece had 100 children in hold (Category: Breaking News)
Finance ministers of the world’s largest economies have failed to agree on a closing statement following a summit in India, after China refused to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beijing declined to accept parts of a G20 statement that deplored Russia’s aggression “in the strongest terms”. Moscow said “anti-Russian” Western countries had “desta...
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia hails unexpected G20 ‘milestone’ as Ukraine fumes (Category: Breaking News)
- Wagner Group chief says his mercenaries will halt their march on Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- China ‘unsettled’ by Ukraine war, CIA director says (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that finance ministers of the world’s largest economies have failed to agree on a closing statement following a summit in India, after China refused to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beijing declined to accept parts of a G20 statement that deplored Russia’
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Moldovan government resigns in wake of multiple crises (Category: Breaking News)
Japanese motor industry giants Toyota and Honda say they have agreed to give their workers in the country the biggest pay rises in decades. They are the latest firms in the world’s third largest economy to increase wages as prices jump. Official figures published last month showed Japan’s rate of inflation was at its highest […]
- Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Taliban and China firm agree Afghanistan oil extraction deal (Category: Breaking News)
By Nicholas Yong According to a Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment, the US citizen hid confidential files stolen from his employers in the binary code of a digital photograph of a sunset, which Mr Zheng then mailed to himself. It was a technique called steganography, a means of hiding a data file within the code […]
- Etihad gets first Boeing 747-400 freighter (Category: Business)
- US$ 400 m India-SL energy transaction in the pipeline (Category: Business)
- $ 400 m IMF lifeline for struggling Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- SIA invests $ 400 m for next-gen in-flight entertainment systems (Category: Business)
Hosts South Africa revived their T20 World Cup hopes with a thumping 65-run victory over New Zealand in Paarl. Both sides were beaten in their opening match and knew a second successive defeat would realistically end their chances of reaching the semi-finals. South Africa reached 132-6 from their 20 overs, helped by a gutsy 40 […]
- Klaasen helps South Africa beat West Indies inside 30 overs (Category: Breaking News)
- Pumas create history with victory in Christchurch (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Australia in Netball World Cup thriller (Category: Breaking News)
As the train pulled into Peradeniya Junction station in central Sri Lanka, the man sitting opposite me leapt out of his seat and leaned out of the window, placing his thumb and forefinger in his mouth and whistling loudly. A vade seller soon appeared outside, removed a basket from the top of his head and handed it […]
- Pop crackle, gulp and gasp (Category: Breaking News)
- The ” Indian burger ” McDonalds can’t master (Category: Breaking News)
- In Sri Lanka . Lamprais keeps the Dutch Burgher legacy alive (Category: Breaking News)
- Miss World Tourism 2023 – in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
Former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch has announced his retirement from international cricket. Opening batter Finch, 36, was Australia’s T20 captain, having retired from one-day internationals in September. He represented Australia in five Tests, 146 one-day internationals and 103 T20s, leading them to their first T20 World Cup title in 2021. Finch said it had been […]
- Canada women in equality fight ‘for the long haul’ (Category: Breaking News)
- England batter hits his first IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia T20 captain retires from international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa beat Bangladesh to set up England semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
Pani Puri: India’s favourite street food now available in Sri Lanka Pani puri occupies a special place in Indian hearts and stomachs, so it’s no wonder that the treat has been one of the country’s most poplar street snacks On any normal evening in India, in the bustling markets and noisy main streets of big […]
- Isso Vade : The spicy snack that unities Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Khao Galli – An Indian street food festival at Taj (Category: Business)
- The ” Indian burger ” McDonalds can’t master (Category: Breaking News)
- Dosa : wholesome fast food obsession (Category: Breaking News)
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said China’s decision to fly an apparent spy balloon over the US is “unacceptable and irresponsible”. The top American diplomat has abruptly cancelled a trip to Beijing, which would have been the first high level US-China meeting there in years. China earlier expressed regret, saying it was a weather […]
- US shoots down Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic (Category: Breaking News)
- US and China pledge to stabilise tense relationship after talks (Category: Breaking News)
- US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron (Category: Breaking News)
- Blinken begins talks in Beijing during high-stakes visit to China (Category: Breaking News)
Cassandra has stopped watching news at night for the sake of her wellbeing and peace of mind. Watching English news at 9.00 p m on a local channel caused her to toss and turn or wake up at the ungodly hour of 2.00 am to again toss and turn, but this time mentally with suppressed […]
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- Catherine W. ‘Cass’ Amiss (Category: USA, Indiana)
The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has slammed US Ambassador here Julie Chung over her comments in an interview with the BBC. The Chinese Embassy has questioned the US policy vis-a-vis Sri Lanka struggling to overcome an unprecedented economic crisis. The following is the text of the Chinese Embassy
- Letter on China s refusal to help Sri Lanka s debt crisis completely forged - Embassy (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Sri Lankan students awarded full scholarships from China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive essential medicines worth Rs. 1.8 Bn from China today (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese nationals urged to strictly abide by Sri Lankan laws and regulations (Category: Breaking News)
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka today slammed the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, calling her a hypocrite for the comments she had made in a recent interview. The embassy was angered over her view that China was the “spoiler” in Sri Lanka’s efforts to reach a deal with the International Monetary Fund […]
- US tells Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls on Sri Lanka to conclude debt restructuring agreements (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy in Sri Lanka says young people are the future (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets Washington based Sri Lankan diaspora (Category: Breaking News)
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- SC On 22A – Part II: Enhancing The Constitution’s Rigidity (Category: Breaking News)
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Blocking of websites: Leave to proceed turned down by SC (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) bank has urged China and India to agree a write-down of their loans as soon as possible.The post Central Bank Governor urges China and India to reduce Sri Lanka’s debts soon appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor explains debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gives China deal details, keeping IMF aid on track (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor asks critics to provide alternatives (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF to visit Sri Lanka in late August for staff-level agreement – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s central bank has urged China and India to agree a write-down of their loans as soon as possible. The crisis-hit Indian Ocean state defaulted on its debt repayments and negotiated a $2.9bn (£2.4bn) bailout. But the International Monetary Fund will not release the cash until China and India first agree to reduce Sri […]
- Modi US visit: Why Washington is rolling out the red carpet for Indian PM (Category: Breaking News)
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: The fate of a protest that toppled a president (Category: Breaking News)
- How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
The New Year 2023 is definitely going to be a significant year for India’s leadership ambitions. India’s presidency of the G20 forum as well as the Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO), brings with itself the rare opportunity to present to the world that India is well-prepared and well-equipped to clinch its position as an emerging power. […]
- Sri Lanka seeks to engage with G20 during India’s presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief seeks timely resolution of Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- India to invite “guest countries” for G20 summit in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi says India greatly sensitive to Sri Lanka’s needs (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka today mourned the death of the mother of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Ranl Wickremesinghe said that he was deeply saddened by the passing away of Modi’s mother and expressed his condolences to the Indian Prime Minister. The Government of Sri Lanka and the opposition also expressed their condolences. Modi’s mother Heeraben […]
- PM Modi Discusses Ukraine, South China Sea With Top Vietnam Leader (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Japan to cooperate to address crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian PM Modi’s mother dies aged 99 (Category: Breaking News)
- Four people injured in Gampaha shooting incident (Category: Breaking News)
By Samira Hussain Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, is threatening to dissolve two provincial assemblies in a high-stakes attempt to force the federal government to hold early elections. The dissolution of legislatures controlled by his party in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set for 23 December, about a year before elections are due. “For […]
- Does The Proposed Contempt Of Court Bill Amount To 23rd Amendment To The Constitution? (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s space success linked with its larger political, diplomatic goals: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi energy minister visits India, discusses cooperation with officials (Category: Breaking News)
- What’s at Stake in Pakistan’s Power Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
BBC quoting Chinese officials reported that China will scrap quarantine for travellers from 8 January, marking the last major shift from the country’s zero-Covid policy. After three years of closed borders, this will effectively reopen the country to those with work and study visas
- US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China -BBC (Category: Breaking News)
- US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China (Category: Breaking News)
- Health expert predicts three winter waves of Covid in China (Category: Breaking News)
- Xi Jinping defends zero-Covid as party meeting opens (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan captain Babar Azam broke a 16 year record as he became his country’s highest run scorer in a calendar year. He was 161 not out at the end of the first day of the two-Test series with New Zealand in Karachi to take his 2022 tally to 2,485 runs across all formats. In doing […]
- Azam and Rizwan steer Pakistan to incredible 10-wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese GP cancelled because of country’s ‘ongoing difficulties’ with Covid (Category: Breaking News)
- Pandya leads India to dramatic Asia Cup win against Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
England pulled off another sensational victory in Pakistan, winning the second Test by 26 runs to seal a historic series triumph. Mark Wood took three crucial wickets on the fourth day in Multan just as Pakistan were closing in on what would have been a superb chase of 355. His efforts secured victory for England […]
- England beat Pakistan to win T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Babar Azam breaks 16-year Pakistan record (Category: Breaking News)
- Azam and Rizwan steer Pakistan to incredible 10-wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
- England batter hits his first IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Category: Breaking News)
වේගයෙන් ඉහල යන ආහාර මිල හමුවේ මෙරට දරුවන් කුසගින්නට ගොදුරුවීඹ සහ මන්දපෝෂණයට ගොදුරුවීම මෙන්ම, ඖෂධ හිඟය පිළිබඳවත් BBC සිංහල වෙබ් […]The post ශ්රී ලංකාවේ දරුවන් ගැන තවත් සංවේදී තොරතුරු වාර්තා කරයි appeared first on Lanka Truth | සිංහල | Latest and Breaking News from Sri Lanka.
By Vikram Pandya Xi Jinping’s “zero-Covid” policy appears to have failed miserably as China is still struggling to cope up with the daily rising Covid cases inside the country. At least 1,000 new cases of the virus are found in China every day (in the recent wave), prompting the government to impose its draconian “zero-Covid […]
- Covid Zero takes a toll on Shanghaians’ mental health (Category: Breaking News)
- China at a crossroads: Confronting COVID limitations (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese leadership appears to have put restrictive ‘Zero-Covid’ approach on back-burner (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Zero Covid policy’s repercussions (Category: Breaking News)
Cassandra’s ole head is spinning like a carousel after reading Don Manu’s column in the Sunday Times of December 4, titled Mahinda gorged on foreign cake while people struggled for bread. He lists the millions spent on foreign trips of two brothers – then Prez and PM – and in a separate box deals with […]
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- Thus spake Prez (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez warns of hard times ahead (Category: Breaking News)
The three-year-old is losing weight and complains of leg pains and weakness. The doctor's diagnosis is clear - Nitisha is underfed and malnourished.The post Sri Lanka’s children go hungry as food prices soar appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka soar, surpassing 600,000 within 3 months (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to appoint cost of living committee chaired by president as prices soar (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals soar with record November (Category: Business)
- Asian shares soar after ECB, focus on payrolls (Category: Business)
Sri Lankan human rights activist Sandya Ekenligoda has been listed in BBC s 100 Women 2022, a list of 100 of the most inspiring and influential women form around the world.
Sandya Ekneligoda, a human rights activist and wife of missing journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda has made it to BBC’s 100 women of 2022.The post Human rights activist Sandya Eknaligoda named among world’s 100 top influential women 2022 appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lankan activist Sandya Ekneligoda makes it to BBC 100 Women 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Letter To UN-CAT Over Mohan Peiris Claim (Category: Breaking News)
- Shining Light on Sri Lanka’s Dirty Secret: the Disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe needs to end crackdown – Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
මෙයට පෙර LankaTruth හෙළිකල පරිදි බ්රිතාන්ය එළිසබෙත් රැජින අනුව යමින් රනිල් වික්රමසිංහද රාජකීයත්වයක් ආරෝපණය කර ගැනීම සඳහා රතු රාජ්යතාන්ත්රික පෙට්ටියක් […]The post රනිල්ගේ රතු පෙට්ටිය ගැන සියලු විස්තර BBC හෙලි කරයි appeared first on Lanka Truth | සිංහල | Latest and Breaking News from Sri Lanka.
The United Kingdom (UK) is to enforce a Sri Lankan-style crackdown on illegal protests. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was quoted by the BBC as saying it is “completely unacceptable” that people were having their lives disrupted by a “selfish minority” who join illegal
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