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The US has announced more than 500 new sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
යුක්රේන - රුසියානු යුද්ධයට තව නොබෝ දිනකින් වසර දෙකක් සම්පූර්ණ වෙයි.
World leaders and Russian opposition activists have wasted no time in blaming the reported death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny on President Vladimir Putin and his government. “It is obvious that he was killed by Putin,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who was visiting Germany for the Munich Security Conference as he sought aid […]
- Sri Lankan Tamil family to be allowed to return to Biloela (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian cricketers raise ethical concerns about touring Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews leads Sri Lanka to T20 win over Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Father and son from Sri Lanka drown in Queensland waterfall tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
Russia has listed Estonia s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, a staunch backer of Ukraine, as a wanted person.
The US Senate has approved a $95bn (£75.2bn) aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of political wrangling. While Democrats were in favour of passing the bill, Republicans were divided and previously voted it down. The package includes $60bn for Kyiv, $14bn for Israel’s war against Hamas and $10bn for humanitarian aid in […]
- Zelensky heads to US in bid to rescue $60bn military aid (Category: Breaking News)
- US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack (Category: Breaking News)
- US approves $250m in military aid to Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Government shutdown only hours away in the US (Category: Breaking News)
N Sathiya Moorthy Chennai 4 February 2024 The way western nations through their diplomats deployed in Colombo continue to comment on what essentially are internal matters of the country, they should sooner than later be prepared for a future government either asking them to shut up or withdraw into a shell, at times quitting […]
- Anura insists visit to India will not change party policy (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President invited for state visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- When AKD met AKD, why and to what end (Category: Breaking News)
By EMERITUS PROFESSOR RANJITH SENARATNE, Chairman, National Science Foundation and former General President, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science The global order in a state of flux Rapid economic and political changes in emerging economies and developing countries have an impact on the existing world order that is gradually moving from a Western-centred […]
- Sri Lanka sovereign rating at SD but ISBs downgraded to ‘D’ by S&P (Category: Breaking News)
- Multilateral treaties are tools for global governance (Category: Breaking News)
- INDIA’S GLOBAL ROLE: Insights from Munich Security Meet 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- SD police confirm 'Barefoot Bandit' was in state (Category: USA, Washington)
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- Is Sri Lanka An Ethnocracy? (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 24: Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Are The Tamils Of The North & East Wanting To Live Separately From The Sinhalese? (Category: Breaking News)
Secretary to the Treasury and Finance Ministry Mahinda Siriwardana has said that even if Sri Lanka achieves the goal of zero corruption, tax revenue will still have to be increased to bridge the budget deficit and lessen the country’s debt burden. Referring to the Supreme Court ruling pertaining to economic management delivered on Nov 14, […]
- EPF asked to pay 30% tax unless it participates in domestic debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- CB Governor outlines importance of DDR to protect banks and save overall economy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team gives prognosis for Lanka at conclusion of nearly two-week visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. retains two foreign firms to restructure ISBs (Category: Breaking News)
Judges at the top U.N. court on Wednesday found that Russia violated elements of a U.N. anti-terrorism treaty, but declined to rule on allegations brought by Kyiv that Moscow was responsible for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014.
The United Nations highest court will rule on Friday whether it will hear a case in which Ukraine has accused Russia of violating international law by saying its invasion was launched to stop an alleged genocide.
Amy and Ano are identical twins, but just after they were born they were taken from their mother and sold to separate families. Years later, they discovered each other by chance thanks to a TV talent show and a TikTok video. As they delved into their past, they realised they were among thousands of babies […]
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead (Category: Breaking News)
Aryna Sabalenka remains on track to defend her Australian Open crown after reaching the Melbourne final by avenging her loss to Coco Gauff in last year’s US Open showpiece. Belarusian second seed Sabalenka won 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 against American fourth seed Gauff in a tense semi-final. Both were edgy in an error-strewn first set with […]
- Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka sets up semi-final against Coco Gauff (Category: Breaking News)
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne (Category: Breaking News)
- Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev in Melbourne final (Category: Breaking News)
- Swiatek beats Gauff to reach Italian Open final (Category: Breaking News)
Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of deliberately shooting down a Russian military transport plane carrying 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner exchange in what it called a barbaric act of terrorism that had killed a total of 74 people.
A Russian Ilyushin-76 military transport plane has crashed in the southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine. Russia’s ministry of defence said 65 captured Ukrainian military personnel were on the plane heading to Belgorod region for a prisoner exchange. None of the details surrounding
- Huge ancient city found in the Amazon (Category: Breaking News)
- Alaska Airlines grounds 737 Max 9 planes after section blows out mid-air (Category: Breaking News)
- House votes to impeach homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (Category: Breaking News)
- How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October (Category: Breaking News)
A Russian military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew and three people accompanying them crashed on Wednesday morning in Russia s Belgorod region near Ukraine, Russia s Defense Ministry said.
, to Russia, where Vladimir Putin is set for another term amid heightened tensions with the […]
- Nexus between money, exchange rate, money printing and inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL’s inflation reduced to single digit levels in 2023 along with restoration of price stability’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Inflation – Public Enemy Number One (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t cleansing hearts a political issue? (Category: Breaking News)
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka set up a tantalising Australian Open semi-final against American teenager Coco Gauff after overpowering Barbora Krejcikova in a straight-set victory. Sabalenka’s 6-2 6-3 win confirmed a repeat of September’s thrilling US Open final, in which Gauff came back from a set down to win a first major title. Gauff, 19, scraped […]
- Swiatek beats Gauff to reach Italian Open final (Category: Breaking News)
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne (Category: Breaking News)
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff and faces Zheng Qinwen (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic reaches quarter-finals with ruthless victory (Category: Breaking News)
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said the US is committed to deeper relations with Africa despite global crises as he opened a four-country tour of the continent. Blinken is touring four democracies on the Atlantic Coast – Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Angola – as security deteriorates in the Sahel […]
- More than 60 migrants feared dead after boat capsizes off West Africa (Category: Breaking News)
- SRI LANKA FOLLOW ON IN CAPE TOWN (Category: Breaking News)
- More than 60 migrants feared dead at sea off Cape Verde coast (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with 15 African countries (Category: Breaking News)
At least 25 people have been killed in a shelling attack in the Russian-held city of Donetsk, the Moscow-installed leader of the region says. Denis Pushilin said a Ukrainian strike, which also injured 20 people, had hit a busy market and that the casualty figures might change. Russia’
- Russia confirms damage to warship in Black Sea (Category: Breaking News)
- At least eight dead after major rioting and unrest in Papua New Guinea (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian jet carrying Ukrainian PoWs crashes – Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Huge ancient city found in the Amazon (Category: Breaking News)
An explosion has occurred at a gas export terminal near the city of St Petersburg in Russia, officials say. The blast caused a large fire, state-owned RIA Novosti news agency said. It said the fire had been contained, and there were no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 30 die in inferno at petrol station in Dagestan southern Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Kremlin says 20 dead after attack on Russian city (Category: Breaking News)
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- Russian Presidential Election Results (Category: Breaking News)
- The Ugly New Face Of Terrorism (Category: Breaking News)
- Gathering Storms Cloud On The Horizon; Military, Political, Strategic & Economic Uncertainties A... (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
The structure of the global benchmark Brent crude futures market and some physical markets in Europe and Africa have been reflecting tighter supply partly over concerns about shipping delays as vessels avoid the Red Sea due to missile and drone attacks. The disruptions – which have been the largest to global trade since the COVID-19 […]
- Oil prices steady despite Middle East tensions, but risks are rising (Category: Breaking News)
- Iraq, Saudi oil helps cover Iran drop, boosts OPEC output (Category: Business)
- Oil hits 3-month high above $114 on supply concern (Category: Business)
- Brent remains above $ 120 on Iran worries, Greece optimism (Category: Business)
India’s domestic and foreign situation has changed tremendously compared to four years ago and it has achieved outstanding results in economic development and social governance, said an article published in China’s state-run Global Times. The article authored by Zhang Jiadong, director of the Center for South Asian Studies at Fudan University, said India has made […]
- No Pakistan-funded nuclear power plant in Sampur: Champika (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP worried about Ranil putting Sri Lanka under ‘Madani’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India Strong Enough To Stand Against West: Iranian Envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Super powers’ proposed for Aloha Stadium replacement agency (Category: USA, Hawaii)
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- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Partial West & Shameful Muslim Leaders Complicit In Israel’s War Crimes In Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
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- Is It 1848 Again? Unrest This Time Is Global (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Bleak Forecast For 2024 & Beyond: Politics (Security), Economics & Military (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
Sydney and Auckland were the first major world cities to welcome the arrival of 2024. Over a million revellers celebrated the New Year on Sunday night amid stunning fireworks displays, illuminating the skies over Australia’s Sydney Harbour and New Zealand’s tallest structure, the Sky Tower in Auckland. Light rain that had persisted throughout the day […]
- Hosts Qatar thrill fans with winning start at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine boost Asian Cup knockout hopes after draw with UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- Oppenheimer sweeps Golden Globes taking best drama, actor and director (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal (Category: Breaking News)
Moscow has accused Ukraine of deadly air strikes on south-west Russia – with 20 people killed and more than 100 injured in Belgorod, near the border. The regional governor said three children were among the dead in what was one of the deadliest attacks on Russia since it invaded Ukraine
- Massive Russian strikes target energy grid in Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian air strikes hit cities across Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- US launches fourth round of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan’s election body has rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s nomination to contest the 2024 parliamentary elections, with Khan’s Pakistan Tahreek-e Insaf (PTI) party accusing authorities of stopping most of its candidates from participating in the elections due in February. The 71-year-old former cricket star, who is serving a three-year prison sentence for corruption, was […]
- Sri Lanka Elections Department says over 20 percent nomination lists rejected (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Commissioner given time to submit facts on nomination rejections (Category: Breaking News)
- CA Asks EC To Accept UPFA Nominations (Category: Breaking News)
- Total Of 450 Nomination Papers Rejected (Category: Breaking News)
At least 30 people have been killed in what Ukraine says is Russia’s biggest missile bombardment of the war so far. More than 160 people were injured as Russia hit Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Lviv in the early hours of Friday morning. Russia “used nearly every type
- Kremlin says 20 dead after attack on Russian city (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian missile strike kills seven and injures 144 in Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian airstrike kills 51 at a funeral in Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Kim Jong Un ‘to visit Putin for weapons talks’ (Category: Breaking News)
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