Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero granted bail
Former Member of Parliament Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero has been granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (12). MORE..
- Indictments served on Ramith Rambukwella
- Sri Lanka makes big jump in Global Democracy Rankings
- Albania’s leader says his new Cabinet includes an AI ‘minister’ to fight corruption
- CoPF calls for financial autonomy for Bribery Commission, AG’s Dept
- Trump says suspect in Charlie Kirk murder in custody
- Boat capsizes in Congo, killing 86 people, most of them students
- Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson
- Former chief justice Karki named Nepal’s first female leader after unrest
- Sri Lanka sets sights on welcoming 500,000 Indian travellers
- ‘Pac Angel 25’ highlights US commitment to excellence and partnership in Indo-Pacific: US envoy
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‘Pac Angel 25’ highlights US commitment to excellence and partnership in Indo-Pacific: US envoy
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and the Ministry of Defense, marked the successful conclusion of Exercise Pacific Angel 2025 at a closing ceremony in Katunayake today. MORE..
Sri Lanka sets sights on welcoming 500,000 Indian travellers
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has launched its first-ever dedicated destination wedding promotion for the Indian market, marking a new chapter in strengthening tourism ties between the two neighbours. NORE..
Former chief justice Karki named Nepal’s first female leader after unrest
Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, will become the first woman to lead Nepal, to be sworn in as interim leader later on Friday after violent anti-graft protests forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign, the president’s office said. MORE..
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson
The suspect arrested in connection with the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man from Utah, authorities said Friday.MORE..
Boat capsizes in Congo, killing 86 people, most of them students
At least 86 people have died after a motorized boat capsized in northwestern Congo’s Equateur Province, state media reported on Friday. MORE..
Trump says suspect in Charlie Kirk murder in custody
A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been taken into custody, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, ending an intense manhunt that followed what Trump described as a “heinous assassination.” MORE..
CoPF calls for financial autonomy for Bribery Commission, AG’s Dept
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has granted approval for the 2026 budget estimate of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Albania’s leader says his new Cabinet includes an AI ‘minister’ to fight corruption
Albania’s leader said Friday his new cabinet will include an artificial intelligence “minister” that will be in charge of running public funding projects and fighting corruption in public tenders. MORE..
Sri Lanka makes big jump in Global Democracy Rankings
Sri Lanka has moved up 15 places in the 2025 Global Democracy Index compared to the previous year, according to the latest report by an intergovernmental democracy watchdog. MORE..
Indictments served on Ramith Rambukwella
The Bribery Commission has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, for failing to disclose the source of allegedly illegally acquired assets valued at over Rs. 270 million. MORE..
Prince Harry vows to help war injured during surprise visit to Ukraine
Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, after an invitation by an organisation that supports Ukrainians with life-changing injuries caused by the war. MORE..
Kabir Hashim appointed as new COPA Chair
SJB Member of Parliament Kabir Hashim has been appointed as the new Chair of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) for the first session of the Tenth Parliament. MORE..
Seven including pre-school children injured in Norwood accident
An accident has occurred in the New Weligama area of Norwood on the Hatton-Bogawantalawa main road this morning (12) when a speeding three-wheeler collided head-on with a car arriving in the opposite direction. MORE..
Lotus Road in Colombo closed due to protest march
Lotus Road in Colombo Fort has been closed to vehicular traffic due to a protest march organised by banking sector trade unions, Ada Derana reporter said.
No decision yet to arrest Udaya Gammanpila, court informed
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Court of Appeal today that no decision has been made at this time to arrest former Minister Udaya Gammanpila. MORE..
Sri Lanka sets sights on welcoming 500,000 Indian travellers
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has launched its first-ever dedicated destination wedding promotion for the Indian market, marking a new chapter in strengthening tourism ties between the two neighbours. NORE..
Former chief justice Karki named Nepal’s first female leader after unrest
Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, will become the first woman to lead Nepal, to be sworn in as interim leader later on Friday after violent anti-graft protests forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign, the president’s office said. MORE..
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson
The suspect arrested in connection with the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man from Utah, authorities said Friday.MORE..
Boat capsizes in Congo, killing 86 people, most of them students
At least 86 people have died after a motorized boat capsized in northwestern Congo’s Equateur Province, state media reported on Friday. MORE..
Trump says suspect in Charlie Kirk murder in custody
A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been taken into custody, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, ending an intense manhunt that followed what Trump described as a “heinous assassination.” MORE..
CoPF calls for financial autonomy for Bribery Commission, AG’s Dept
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has granted approval for the 2026 budget estimate of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Albania’s leader says his new Cabinet includes an AI ‘minister’ to fight corruption
Albania’s leader said Friday his new cabinet will include an artificial intelligence “minister” that will be in charge of running public funding projects and fighting corruption in public tenders. MORE..
Sri Lanka makes big jump in Global Democracy Rankings
Sri Lanka has moved up 15 places in the 2025 Global Democracy Index compared to the previous year, according to the latest report by an intergovernmental democracy watchdog. MORE..
Indictments served on Ramith Rambukwella
The Bribery Commission has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, for failing to disclose the source of allegedly illegally acquired assets valued at over Rs. 270 million. MORE..
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Technology
US sues Uber, alleges discrimination against disabled riders
The U.S. government on Thursday sued Uber Technologies, accusing the ride-sharing company of violating federal law by discriminating against passengers with disabilities. MORE..
French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s
French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s
Children under 15 in France should be banned entirely from using social media, and those aged between 15 and 18 should face a nighttime “digital curfew”, a French parliamentary committee urged on Thursday (Sep 11). MORE..
India’s IT sector nervous as US proposes outsourcing tax
India’s IT sector nervous as US proposes outsourcing tax
India’s massive IT sector faces a lengthy period of uncertainty with customers delaying or re-negotiating contracts while the U.S. debates a proposed 25 per cent tax on American firms using foreign outsourcing services, analysts and lawyers said. MORE..
Toyota to manufacture EV SUVs at US Kentucky plant
Toyota to manufacture EV SUVs at US Kentucky plant
Toyota Motor will start making two battery-powered sport utility vehicles at its U.S. Kentucky plant, as part of a move to improve manufacturing efficiency and better serve market demand, the Japanese automaker said. MORE..
Entertainment
Paramount Skydance preparing bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount Skydance is preparing a bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, potentially bringing together two storied Hollywood studios and reshaping the entertainment industry. MORE..
Delhi High Court rules against unauthorised use of Aishwarya Rai’s name, photos
Delhi High Court rules against unauthorised use of Aishwarya Rai’s name, photos
Delhi High Court has barred the misuse of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s name, photographs etc. through online platforms or via artificial intelligence. MORE..
Maru, the record-breaking cat with a love of boxes, has died
Maru, the record-breaking cat with a love of boxes, has died
Maru the cat, known for his love of sitting in cardboard boxes, has died. MORE..
David Bowie archive with 90,000 items to open to public in London
David Bowie archive with 90,000 items to open to public in London
From glittery “Ziggy Stardust” costumes and handwritten song lyrics to fan letters and notes on an unfinished musical, a new archive of David Bowie’s life and career is to open its doors to the public in London. MORE..
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FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours
More than 1.5 million ticket applications from fans in 210 countries have been received by FIFA within 24 hours of the presale draw for the 2026 World Cup being launched, the governing body of world soccer said on Thursday. MORE..
Litton Das leads Bangladesh to 7-wicket win over Hong Kong in Asia Cup
A 33-ball half-century from Bangladesh captain Litton Das handed Hong Kong its second straight loss in the Asia Cup on Thursday. MORE..
I could have run 9.42 in ‘super-spikes’ says Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt, whose 9.58 seconds world record for the 100 metres is now 16 years old, says he could have run 9.42 in the carbon-plated “super-spikes” that today’s sprinters are racing in. MORE..
2025 Asia Cup: India thrash UAE by 9 wickets
India completed a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their opening game of the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai. MORE..
Sri Lanka squad for Women’s World Cup announced
Sri Lanka has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, with Chamari Athapaththu as captain and Anushka Sanjeewani as vice-captain. MORE..