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A new vote is being held in the US House of Representatives among indications of a government shutdown beginning at midnight on Saturday. Faced with a rebellion by fellow hard-line Republicans, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is trying to secure agreement on a temporary 45-day respite. It’s not clear if the measure – stripped aid to […]
- Republicans make their case at Biden impeachment inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- US House of Representatives votes to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden impeachment inquiry: McCarthy says House will investigate president (Category: Breaking News)
- French parliament passes controversial immigration law (Category: Breaking News)
The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said stability should not come at the sacrifice of the values of freedom of expression, whether through peaceful protest, expression through the arts, or through social media.The post Stability should not come at the sacrifice of values of freedom of expression: U.S. Ambassador appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka must protect the right to freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- United States expresses concern over Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Ambassador urges Sri Lankan Government to prioritize citizen Input on Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung meets Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has called for reform in multilateral institutions like the UN, particularly the expansion of the Security Council’s composition. President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges. He mentioned how Sri...
- Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and gl... (Category: Breaking News)
- UN offers continued support to Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s address at the UNGA: ‘Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tells COP27 to act fast to ensure global food security (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday (September 21) which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges.The post Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and global solidarity appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri L...
- Sri Lanka calls for reform in multilateral institutions like the UN (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s address at the UNGA: ‘Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unveils Climate Prosperity Plan and Climate Justice Forum to tackle climate challenges... (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes need of immediate reforms in global financial structure (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday (21) on the theme “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges. He mentioned how Sri Lanka faced significant social, economic and political challenges in the past year, including threats to democratic traditions but has managed to […]
- Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and gl... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for reform in multilateral institutions like the UN (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes need of immediate reforms in global financial structure (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unveils Climate Prosperity Plan and Climate Justice Forum to tackle climate challenges... (Category: Breaking News)
Russia could very well be questioning the legitimacy of the UN system by currently challenging the right of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to arbitrate in the conflicting accusations of genocide brought against each other by it and Ukraine. Russia has countered Ukraine’s charge
- ICJ to rule on jurisdiction in Russia-Ukraine genocide case (Category: Breaking News)
- UN endures, but in the shadow of big powers (Category: Breaking News)
- Challenge of ushering international peace (Category: Breaking News)
- Spectre of regional war looms (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Iran M.M. Zuhair, PC has warned that the proposed Counter Terrorism Act could be utilised by the government to crush even farmers’ protests. The following is the text of a statement issued by the ex-Senior State Counsel and former People’s Alliance MP: The Counter Terrorism Bill, originally gazetted six years […]
- BASL asks govt. to stop using PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- PTA unconstitutional, says TNA (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. urged to defer ‘Anti-Terrorism Bill’ (Category: Breaking News)
- SAHR strongly urges the Government of Sri Lanka to immediately withdraw the proposed Anti- Terro... (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in the ‘Ocean Nations: The 3rd Annual Indo-Pacific Islands Dialogue,’ moderated by Dan Baer, Senior Vice President for Policy Research at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and hosted by the Carnegie Endowment and Sasakawa Foundation. During this event, he highlighted the reluctance of island nations in the Indian Ocean and […]
- Island Nations of the Indian Ocean and South Pacific Urge Non-Interference in Great Power Rivalry (Category: Breaking News)
- French President Pledges Strong Support for Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- President proposes Sri Lanka should adopt ASEAN outlook of Indo-Pacific (Category: Breaking News)
- UK Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific, South Africa’s Minister of Foreign Affairs call on Pr... (Category: Breaking News)
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi is visiting Russia for security talks, as Moscow seeks continued support for its war on Ukraine. A close ally of Moscow, Beijing is accused of supporting Russia indirectly during the war, which it denies. Mr Wang’s trip is thought to be paving
- Kim Jong Un ‘to visit Putin for weapons talks’ (Category: Breaking News)
- How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin signals help for Kim Jong Un but quiet on weapons (Category: Breaking News)
The G20 joint declaration in Delhi is being described as a significant diplomatic win for India. The agreement of a joint statement looked almost impossible a few days ago, given how sharply divided the group was over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the end, we had a declaration
- World leaders in India for G20 summit (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia hails unexpected G20 ‘milestone’ as Ukraine fumes (Category: Breaking News)
- China refuses to condemn Russia’s Ukraine invasion during G20 deadlock (Category: Breaking News)
- Kim Jong Un ‘to visit Putin for weapons talks’ (Category: Breaking News)
World leaders have been gathering in India ahead of a G20 summit between nations that are divided on many issues, the biggest being the war in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. On Friday evening US President Joe Biden met his host, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the leaders
- How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia hails unexpected G20 ‘milestone’ as Ukraine fumes (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi US visit: Why Washington is rolling out the red carpet for Indian PM (Category: Breaking News)
- India stands with Manipur -PM Modi (Category: Breaking News)
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