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China says will ‘fight to the end’ in US trade war
China says will ‘fight to the end’ in US trade war
China said on Tuesday it was ready to “fight to the end” in a trade war with the United States after President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on the world’s second-largest economy. MORE..
‘Ishara Sewwandi’ arrested in Nepal
‘Ishara Sewwandi’ arrested in Nepal
‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ has reportedly been arrested in Nepal.
US Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka updated
US Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka updated
The United States of America has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka. MORE..
Foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa must obtain ETA prior to arrival in Sri Lanka from Oct. 15
Foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa must obtain ETA prior to arrival in Sri Lanka from Oct. 15
It has been made mandatory for all foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the country. MORE..
Indian officials seize drugs worth Rs 500 million trafficked from Sri Lanka; Three held at Bengaluru Airport
Indian officials seize drugs worth Rs 500 million trafficked from Sri Lanka; Three held at Bengaluru Airport
Officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) India have seized drugs worth around Rs 500 million illegally transported from Colombo to Bengaluru. MORE..
IMF chief says world lacks ethical, regulatory base to manage rise of AI
IMF chief says world lacks ethical, regulatory base to manage rise of AI
Countries around the world lack the regulatory and ethical foundations needed to manage the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday (Oct 13), urging civil society groups to “ring the alarm bells.” MORE..
New time-based tariff scheme for BESS approved
New time-based tariff scheme for BESS approved
The government has approved the introduction of a Time-Based Tariff Scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems integrated with Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic installations, the Ceylon Electricity Board said in a statement. MORE..
Will electricity tariffs increase?
Will electricity tariffs increase?
The final decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs will be announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today (14). MORE..
‘Now the rebuilding begins,’ says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan
‘Now the rebuilding begins,’ says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have signed a declaration for bringing peace to Gaza at a summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el- Sheikh. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island today
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Final decision on electricity tariff revision to be announced tomorrow
Final decision on electricity tariff revision to be announced tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the final decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs will be made public tomorrow (14). MORE..
Govt attaches great importance to relations with China: PM Harini
Govt attaches great importance to relations with China: PM Harini
Sri Lanka-China relations boast a long history and bilateral cooperation has yielded fruitful results, said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to represent Sri Lanka at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to represent Sri Lanka at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe is scheduled to attend the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Policy Review (TPR) of Sri Lanka, as well as the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. MORE..
Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests: Officials
Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests: Officials
Madagascar’s president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday (Oct 13), the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest. MORE..
President holds special discussion on proposed wage increase for plantation workers
President holds special discussion on proposed wage increase for plantation workers
A discussion regarding the proposed wage increase for plantation workers was held this afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of representatives from plantation companies. MORE..
President Trump lands in Egypt for peace summit
President Trump lands in Egypt for peace summit
United States President Donald Trump landed in Egypt on Monday, where he will attend the Gaza ceasefire summit in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the White House. MORE..
Three vendors fined by Ratnapura and Matugama courts for selling goods at inflated prices
Three vendors fined by Ratnapura and Matugama courts for selling goods at inflated prices
Three vendors who pleaded guilty to selling goods at inflated prices have been fined today (13) by the Ratnapura and Matugama Magistrate Courts. MORE..
SC rules police violated fundamental rights of bus owner by unlawfully arresting him
SC rules police violated fundamental rights of bus owner by unlawfully arresting him
The Supreme Court has ruled that a group of six police officers, including the former Officer-in-Charge of the Kottawa Police Station, violated the fundamental rights of a private bus owner by unlawfully arresting him without just cause. MORE..
42 people killed as bus crashes on mountain road in South Africa
42 people killed as bus crashes on mountain road in South Africa
At least 42 people have been killed in a bus crash on a steep mountain road in South Africa, authorities have said. MORE..
PM Harini meets China’s top political advisor in Beijing
PM Harini meets China’s top political advisor in Beijing
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women has held discussions with China’s top political advisor Wang Huning today (13). MORE..
Health Minister elected chair of WHO’s 78th South-East Asia Regional Committee session
Health Minister elected chair of WHO’s 78th South-East Asia Regional Committee session
The 78th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia got underway in Colombo today, with Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa elected as chairman for a one-year term. MORE..
45 arrested by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing activities
45 arrested by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing activities
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 45 individuals involved in illegal fishing practices during a series of operations conducted between September 29 and October 7, 2025. MORE..
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC: FM
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC: FM
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC to harness the potential of science, technology and innovation for regional prosperity and resilience, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has stated. MORE..
Israeli lawmakers display ‘genocide’ poster during Trump’s speech, removed
Israeli lawmakers display ‘genocide’ poster during Trump’s speech, removed
Two Israeli lawmakers, Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif, displayed poster reading ‘genocide’ during US President Donald Trump’s speech at the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, on Monday. MORE..