Sri Lanka’s nationwide electricity failure on the 17th began with the sudden loss of 187 megawatts of power from the first generating unit of the Lakvijaya coal-fired power station in Norochcholai, according
Health systems worldwide are bracing for potential ramifications of a deadly mystery disease that has already claimed at least 143 lives and infected 376 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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After a year of remarkable achievements on the international stage, Sri Lanka Football is preparing for an exciting and action-packed domestic football calendar in 2025. The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)
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Iranian officials have accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of ignoring critical intelligence and failing to act during a pivotal moment in Syria’s ongoing conflict. According to the officials, Iran had warned Assad
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by Our Correspondent in Doha just hours after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israeli warplanes launched targeted strikes on key military and strategic locations near Damascus. Among the targets were the
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The total volume of military support for Ukraine from allies since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in February 2022 exceeded $119 billion, including $62 billion from the United States,
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by Our Correspondent in Doha In a dramatic televised address, opposition rebel factions in Syria declared that they had taken control of Damascus and overthrown President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The announcement marked
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Outgoing US President Joe Biden reported to Congress on the presence of 80,000 American troops in European countries, sent there to deter alleged Russian aggression. “Approximately 80,000 United States Armed Forces personnel
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A parliamentary vote to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol over his controversial decision to impose martial law failed on Saturday after the ruling party boycotted the vote. Only 195 lawmakers in
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has firmly denied recent allegations that liquor licenses issued during his administration were distributed illegally or as bribes. Addressing concerns surrounding the issuance of these licenses,
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Iran’s military achieved a significant milestone in its space program on Friday with the successful launch of the Fakhr-1 satellite and the Saman-1 orbital transfer unit (OTU) into orbit. The launch, which
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India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, emphasized on Friday that the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is growing and evolving into one of the most expansive forms of intergovernmental coordination. Speaking at
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Russia increased supplies of platinum to the United States in October to their maximum level in two years – $203 million, which is almost a third of all imports, Sputnik’s analysis of
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by Xinhua writer Chen Dongshu The 3.7-km breakwater of Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City, while stretching out like an arm to embrace the coastal area from high above, resembles a flourishing garden
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India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has faced significant criticism after being ranked 103rd out of 109 airlines in AirHelp’s annual global rankings of airlines and airports. The low ranking reflects underwhelming customer satisfaction,
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Pakistan’s energy sector has seen notable growth, with the country’s certified oil and gas reserves increasing significantly by the end of the 2024 financial year. According to official data from Pakistan’s Petroleum
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