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US President Joe Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel “sooner than later”, as fears grow of Iranian retaliation over an air strike that killed top commanders early this month. Israel has not admitted attacking an Iranian consulate in Syria but is widely believed to have been behind it. US officials have told CBS […]
Akebono, an American-born sumo wrestler who became the first non-Japanese grand champion or “Yokozuna”, died of heart failure this month in Tokyo, the sumo association said on Thursday. He was 54. The winner of 11 championships – the 10th most in modern sumo history – Akebono was physically imposing at 203cm (6 feet 8 inches) […]
A Singaporean court has begun handing out sentences in a sensational case, which saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering $2.2bn (£1.8bn) earned from criminal activities abroad. The scandal embroiled multiple banks, property agents, precious metal traders and a top golf club. It led to extensive raids in some of the most affluent neighbourhoods, where […]
The United States has restricted travel for its employees in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas “out of an abundance of caution”. Iran has vowed to retaliate, blaming Israel for a strike on […]
Singapore – One of the world’s most open economies is attempting a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, the Southeast Asian city-state wants to lure the world’s best and brightest to bolster its workforce, one of Asia’s most diverse. On the other hand, it has to assure locals competing with foreigners for jobs that […]
Iran’s mission to the United Nations has suggested that any Iranian military response to a deadly Israeli air raid on the Iranian consulate in Damascus could have been averted if the UN Security Council had denounced Israel’s attack. The Iranian statement on Thursday comes amid a growing number of media reports that an Iranian attack […]
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual flagship economic publication, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) for April 2024, forecasts moderate growth in Sri Lanka’s economy of 1.9% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025, following two consecutive years of contraction.The post Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery but must maintain reform momentum: ADB appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and ...
Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan have successfully concluded the second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Astana on Thursday (11).
Kazakhstan has invited President Ranil Wickremesinghe to undertake an official visit to the country. Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan successfully concluded the second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Astana. The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane, and the delegation of Kazakhstan was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan […]
In a significant diplomatic exchange, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan engaged in a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Ratnayaka. The dialogue encompassed a range of crucial topics aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two nations.
Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan successfully concluded the second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Astana today (11 April 2024). The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane, and the delegation of Kazakhstan was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev.
An attempt to smuggle over Rs. 10 million worth of goods into Sri Lanka, including laptops and mobile phones, was busted by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). The goods were seized at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). According to the Police, three people were arrested with a large consignment of foreign liquor, cigarettes, laptops, mobile phones […]
Eight Sri Lankans, rescued from the Myawaddy area of Myanmar have been received today by the officials of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok and will be repatriated to Sri Lanka soon, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said. The Sri Lankans, who were rescued on March 4, 2024 by Myanmar authorities from Myawaddy and […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Sri Lanka must continue to implement reforms to address the underlying causes of the economic crisis and lay the foundation for fostering sustainable recovery. The ADB’s annual flagship economic publication, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2024, forecasts Sri Lanka’s economy to record moderate growth of 1.9% in 2024 […]
Three Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested by the CID at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while trying to smuggle foreign liquor, cigarettes, laptops, mobile phones and other accessories worth over Rs. 10 million, into the country.
The “Wasath Siriya 2024” celebration for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will take place on Saturday, 27th April, 2024 at Shangri-La Green, Galle Face, Colombo. This event is being organized by the Welfare Society of the Presidential Secretariat along with other ministries and will be held from 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The “Wasath […]
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has extended invitations to political parties from 25 countries, including Sri Lanka, to witness the Indian elections and the accompanying campaigning. The invitations, which have been dispatched to political parties from both ruling and opposition factions across the globe, include representatives from various regions such as Africa, Europe, and [...
Sri Lanka condemned the attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus and called for strict adherence to Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic Relations, especially with regard to protection of personnel and premises of diplomatic missions. Issuing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka wishes to urge all parties concerned to exercise restraint, refrain from […]
A response to the ‘Anatomy of a movement: Jathika Chinthanaya’ by Dr. Sumedha S. Amarasekara This article is a response to the question- ‘If the failure of the left was what portended Jathika Chinthanaya, what would the sterility and decay of Jathika Chinthanaya portend?’ asked by Uditha Devapriya (UD) at the end of his article: […]
By Dr Upul Wijayawardhana I, too, have been watching, like many millions with a conscience around the world, with a sense of helplessness, hopelessness and frustration, the indiscriminate massacre of thousands of innocent civilians, including children and the sick in Gaza by Israel Defence Forces (IDF) with the help of the West. I find it […]
The 74th Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Association of Sri Lanka was held on Sunday, 31st March 2024 at the UNASL National Secretariat in Panadura.The following were unanimously elected to the National Executive Committee of the United Nations Association of Sri Lanka, for the fiscal year 2024/2025. President: Mr. M. M. Zawahir Chairman […]
Japan promised to provide a stock of high-tech scanners valued at USD 8.4 million US dollars, to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at Katunayake and the Colombo Port. The first batch of equipment, under the grant aid, was handed over to the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva, by the Japanese […]
In a significant diplomatic exchange, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan engaged in a telephone conversation with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Ratnayaka on Wednesday (10).
Australia’s foreign minister has suggested the country could recognise Palestinian statehood, to increase momentum towards peace. However Hamas could have no role in its governance, Penny Wong said. Both Australia’s opposition and the Zionist Federation of Australia say such a move would be premature. Canberra has long said that recognition of a Palestinian nation could […]
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the 12,000-point mark at the end of trading on Wednesday (10).
All postal workers have agreed to work on 12 April, despite it being a public holiday, to handle the significant volume of goods received by the Central Mail Exchange for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, for the first time in its history.
State Minister for Mass Media Shantha Bandara announced that despite April 12 being a public holiday, all postal workers have agreed to work on that day to handle the significant volume of goods received by the Central Postal Exchange during the New Year season, for the first time in its history. He noted that this decision was made to accommodate the surge in demand for postal services during thi...
State Minister for Mass Media Shantha Bandara announced that despite April 12 being a public holiday, all postal workers including the Postmaster General and postal trade unions, have unanimously agreed to report to work on April 12th, despite it being a public holiday to handle the significant volume of goods received by the Central Postal […]
Sri Lanka is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Biotechnology and Monash University in Australia to establish cooperation for research and innovation related activities. The approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the clearance of the Department of Attorney General have been received for the proposed draft MoU. The draft […]