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Venerable Nelliwala Vimalajothi Thera, who held the position of Mahanayake of the Vajiravansa Chapter of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya of Sri Lanka, passed away on the 12th of June. Professor Pallekande Rathanasara Thera, who held the position of Anunayaka of that party, was appointed to the vacant post of Mahanayake by the Karaka Sanga Sabha. […]
There is a tendency among sections of Western opinion to view a decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit North Korea after some 24 years, as mainly ‘symbolic’. That is, the visit is seen as an indication that Russia is further cementing its ties with North Korea and strengthening the ‘all-weather friend status’ the […]
By P.K.Balachandran Colombo, June 8: Western democracies see the results of the Indian parliamentary elections as a victory of democracy over authoritarianism. Canada and the US have officially conveyed to the Modi government their hope that it will respect democratic norms and human rights. In its write-up, The Economist expressed confidence that the “shock election result will […...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in North Korea for a rare visit, his first visit in 24 years, thatContinue ReadingThe post Russia’s Putin visits North Korea for the first time in 24 years appeared first on Newswire.
Vladimir Putin said Russia and North Korea have ramped up ties to a “new level,” pledging to help each other if either nation is attacked in a “breakthrough” new partnership announced during the Russian president’s rare visit to the reclusive state. Thousands of North Koreans chanting “welcome Putin” lined the city’s wide boulevards brandishing Russian and North Korean flags and […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un aim to further deepen ties between their nuclear-armed countries as the two men began talks soon after Putin arrived at Pyongyang international airport to a lavish red carpet welcome. Putin landed in the North Korean capital before dawn on Wednesday morning where Kim was […]
The leaders of Italy and Germany have strongly rejected ceasefire terms laid out by Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine, as scores of countries gathered at a two-day summit in Switzerland to discuss ending the conflict. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the Russian president’s plan “propaganda” which effectively suggested that Ukraine “must […]
Convicted felon Trump says he prefers to be electrocuted rather than eaten by sharks by Vijaya Chandrasoma The news about the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of the Normandy beaches by allied forces on June 6, 2044 was breaking as I was finishing my column last week. I was not able […]
World leaders are gathering in Switzerland for a summit aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine, but the absence of powerful allies of Moscow such as China is expected to blunt its potential impact. United States Vice President Kamala Harris and the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan are […]
A high level delegation headed by the State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes and the related discussions will be held on June 26 and 27, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, President’s Counsel Ali […]
Ambassador comments on 2024 prez poll Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan said that regardless of the outcome of the presidential election later this year in Sri Lanka, the Russian Federation expected the new government to continue with what he called independent neutral foreign policy and preserve the continuity in friendly relations with Russia. Declaring that Russia […]
Sri Lanka called on BRICS to ensure a rules-based order, not only when it suits the rich and powerful, but as an equitable and justifiable model for a sustainable world order. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry undertook an official visit to Russia at the invitation of his counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the […]
The world faces threats of huge economic losses in case China attacks Taiwan. There is a high possibility of major powers drawing into the conflict, which would disrupt global trade and cost the world its 10 percent of GDP. The Taiwan Strait is crucial for global cargo transport as over 50 percent of cargo ships […]
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North Korea has said its attempt to put a second spy satellite into orbit failed when the rocket it was on exploded. The admission came late on Monday after South Korea’s military reported the launch of an “unidentified projectile”. “The launch of the new satellite carrier rocket failed when it exploded in mid-air during the […]
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka are expected to surpass 100,000 in May 2024, though they will fall short of the target range of 120,934 to 131,112.The post Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka set to exceed 100,000 mark in May 2024 appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
The world economy had not recovered from the daunting impact of coronavirus, the geo-political headwinds such as Russia-Ukraine war impacted the recovery process in 2022 and before this war settled, Israel-Gaza conflict deepened the geo-politics and geo-political fragmentation. The geo-political disturbances and geo-political fragmentations caused price escalations in the international commodity p...
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Just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s tour of Europe, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar issued a cautionary message to Indian businesses. Speaking at an event in Kolkata, he highlighted the abnormal situation in Ladakh. He emphasized that the situation at the disputed border cannot be disregarded by any Indian citizen. In 2020, China’s breach […]
The President of Iran was on Sunday night feared dead after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in a mountainous region. The lives of Ebrahim Raisi and Hossein Amirabdollahian, his foreign minister, were “at risk”, an Iranian official said during a large search and rescue mission. Ahmad Vahidi, the Iranian interior minister, blamed the crash, […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week, both countries announced, using the first foreign trip of his new six-year term to underscore the deepening partnership with China’s Xi Jinping. China and Russia declared a “no limits”partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing just days before he sent tens of thousands of troops […]
This month holds a significant milestone as Siddhalepa, the globally acclaimed Ayurveda-based wellness brand, unveils its presence in the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates. This auspicious occasion celebrated on May 9, at the Pullman Hotel, Diera, Dubai, signifies a new era of holistic wellness in the region. The launch event commenced with […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to replace his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced. The 68-year-old has been in the role since 2012 and is to be appointed the head of Russia’s Security Council. Papers published by the upper chamber of the Russian parliament said Shoigu will be replaced […]
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On-arrival visa controversy: By Shamindra Ferdinando The SJB has called upon the government to explain why the Department of Immigration and Emigration had entered into an agreement with VFS Global-led grouping for the issuance of online visas against the backdrop of SLT Mobitel offering the same service at a much lower cost. Prof. G. L. […]
For the fifth time Vladimir Putin took the long walk through the Grand Kremlin Palace to the St Andrew’s Throne Hall. There he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Russia’s president for a new six-year term. “We are a united and great people. Together we will overcome all obstacles, we will […]
For the fifth time Vladimir Putin will be taking the long walk through the Grand Kremlin Palace to the St Andrew’s Throne Hall. There he will take the oath of office and be sworn in as Russia’s president for a new six-year term The route may be familiar, but much has changed since Putin’s first […]