Sri Lanka’s new Chinese Ambassador, Wei Huaxiang, met VIII Executive President Ranil Wickremesinghe at his political office on Flower Road in Colombo, in an engagement between China’s new diplomatic representative and the
In a forceful and candid speech delivered at a public function, Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha challenged the widely held belief that governing is harder than being in opposition, declaring instead
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A Japanese district court on Wednesday sentenced the man convicted of assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life in prison, bringing to a close one of the most closely watched criminal
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The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned that the ongoing standoff with Iran over its nuclear program cannot continue indefinitely, as questions remain unanswered about the fate of highly
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Britain’s intelligence chiefs have cautioned ministers that it is unrealistic to expect all security risks to be eliminated from China’s planned mega-embassy in central London, even as the government approved the controversial
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Sri Lanka’s Department of Labor has announced an increase in the national minimum wage for private sector employees, raising the monthly minimum from Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 30,000, effective January 1, 2026.
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Pakistan’s defence manufacturing sector is experiencing a surge in international interest after its jets, drones, and missiles earned the coveted “combat tested” designation during last year’s conflict with India, according to Reuters.
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U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticised Britain on Tuesday over its agreement to transfer sovereignty of Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, to Mauritius, calling the move an “act of total
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is accelerating efforts to reshape Canada’s trade landscape by forging new partnerships with China and other nations, but his ambitions face a stark reality: Canada still depends
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The sudden death of veteran Sri Lankan leftist politician Nandana Gunathilake has taken on added political and emotional weight after his family halted a planned cremation, opting instead for burial to preserve
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A United Nations rights official has raised the alarm over a sharp rise in executions worldwide in 2025, driven largely by a handful of countries that have intensified capital punishment despite global
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A new audit report reveals deepening concerns over wasted land, unpaid dues and regulatory lapses within Sri Lanka’s flagship investment agency, raising fresh questions about the country’s ability to attract and manage
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Sri Lanka has set an ambitious goal to send 1,000 caregiving professionals to Israel in 2026, building on a bilateral employment agreement that has already placed more than 2,600 Sri Lankan workers
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China has broadcast footage of a military drill that appears to simulate the removal of Taiwan’s political leadership, a move widely interpreted as a pointed signal to Taipei and Washington as regional
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Footage documenting a test of Israel’s Arrow 4 missile interceptor has surfaced online, drawing attention to the latest phase of development in the country’s long-range air defense capabilities. The video appeared publicly
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China dramatically expanded spending under its Belt and Road Initiative in 2025, committing a record $213.5 billion to overseas infrastructure, energy and resource projects as it moved to strengthen its global economic
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