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EU lawmakers stall US trade deal in protest over Greenland

The European Parliament has decided to suspend its work on the European Union’s trade deal with the United States in protest at U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands to acquire Greenland and threats of tariffs on European allies who oppose his plan. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 10:29 pm

ICC T20 World Cup trophy tour launched in Sri Lanka under President’s patronage

The official tour showcasing the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in 2026, was formally inaugurated today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 9:51 pm

Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump insisted he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is “not heading in the right direction.” MORE..

| January 21, 2026 8:02 pm

Chairman of NPP-controlled Habaraduwa PS steps down

Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa, Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, which is under the control of the National People’s Power (NPP), has resigned from his position. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 7:47 pm

Dengue cases surge in Batticaloa following floods and monsoon rains

The Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) in Batticaloa has stated that dengue fever is spreading rapidly across the district following the recent floods and monsoon rainfall. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 7:06 pm

ICC rejects BCB’s request to relocate T20 WC matches

The ICC Board has rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s request to relocate their 2026 T20 World Cup matches out of India. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 6:26 pm

President proposes legal mechanism to address education reform challenges

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the Government is taking steps to establish a comprehensive mechanism, supported by an appropriate legal framework, to bring together university academics, experts and all relevant parties to address issues arising during the implementation of education reforms. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 5:45 pm

189 wildlife and forest-related complaints received via ‘1995’ hotline - Ministry

The Ministry of Environment reports that a total of 189 public complaints related to wildlife and forest-related offences have been received to date. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 5:01 pm

SLAF deploys 11th aviation contingent to Central African Republic

The 11th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Contingent assigned to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) departed Sri Lanka this morning (21). MORE..

| January 21, 2026 4:51 pm

Sri Lanka seeks long-term investment in tourism sector: PM Harini

Sri Lanka welcome long-term investment in the tourism sector, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 3:41 pm

Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 2.9% in December 2025

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.9% in December 2025, compared to 2.4% in November 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 3:29 pm

Death certificates issued to 525 Cyclone Ditwah victims: Minister

Death certificates have been issued for 525 individuals who lost their lives due to landslides and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Chandana Abeyratne stated. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 3:29 pm

Special exposition of sacred corporeal relics of Lord Buddha at Gangaramaya Temple

The veneration of the Sacred Relics, which are due to be brought to Sri Lanka with the intervention of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the full patronage of the government of India, will be held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo for seven days from 4 to 11 February. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 3:18 pm

Tamil Nadu CM writes to Indian Govt to secure the release of all fishermen in Sri Lankan custody

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday (21) has written to the External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar, urging him to utilise appropriate diplomatic channels to prevent the arrests of fishermen from Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy and to secure the immediate release of all detained fishermen and their fishing boats. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 2:52 pm

Israel’s Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board’s executive committee. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 2:46 pm

Search operation launched in Kalu Ganga for missing accountant

A search and rescue operation has been initiated in the Kalu Ganga by divers and Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving personnel following information received indicating that an accountant may have jumped into the river from the Kalutara Bridge. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 2:15 pm

South Korea’s ex-PM Han sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding insurrection

South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday was sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding and abetting the insurrection of the impeached former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

| January 21, 2026 1:51 pm

Namal accuses Govt of attempting to undermine AG Dept. and judiciary

The government is attempting to intimidate the Attorney General’s Department and the judiciary in order to achieve its political objectives, the National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has accused. MORE..

| January 21, 2026 1:23 pm