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Dozens of British MPs call for UK to recognise Palestine as state
Dozens of British MPs call for UK to recognise Palestine as state
Nearly 60 British MPs have called on David Lammy and the Foreign Office to immediately recognise Palestine as a state.
Showers expected in several places today
Showers expected in several places today
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
A blast in Yemen kills 5 children who were playing soccer
A blast in Yemen kills 5 children who were playing soccer
Five children in southwestern Yemen died after an explosive device detonated in a residential area where they were playing soccer, rights groups and eye witnesses said Saturday. MORE..
All passengers, crew rescued after tourist boat capsizes off Delft
All passengers, crew rescued after tourist boat capsizes off Delft
A small boat carrying a group of local tourists and crew members capsized in the sea area off the coast of Delft in Jaffna. MORE..
Trump intensifies trade war with 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
Trump intensifies trade war with 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
President Donald Trump on Saturday imposed a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1 after weeks of negotiations with the key trading allies failed to reach a more comprehensive trade deal. MORE..
21 illegally imported motorcycles, 4 cannabis plants seized at Hambantota Bird Park
21 illegally imported motorcycles, 4 cannabis plants seized at Hambantota Bird Park
Police officers attached to the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) have taken into custody 21 motorcycles that were illegally imported into the country, found inside a storage facility at the Birds Park Hambantota. MORE..
US State Department starts firing more than 1,350 workers
US State Department starts firing more than 1,350 workers
The State Department began firing more than 1,350 U.S.-based employees on Friday as the administration of President Donald Trump presses ahead with an unprecedented overhaul of its diplomatic corps, a move critics say will undermine U.S. ability to defend and promote U.S. interests abroad. MORE..
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. MORE..
President says US tariff cut achieved through talks, further reductions sought
President says US tariff cut achieved through talks, further reductions sought
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, as a result of recent discussions with the United States, the previously imposed reciprocal tariff rate on Sri Lanka was successfully reduced from 44% to 30%. MORE..
Gates Foundation pledges support for Sri Lanka’s child nutrition and education initiatives
Gates Foundation pledges support for Sri Lanka’s child nutrition and education initiatives
A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the Global Development Chair and the delegation of the Gates Foundation, an American philanthropic foundation established by Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates, was held on Friday at the Parliament. MORE..
China, Sri Lanka vow to deepen strategic cooperative partnership as FMs meet
China, Sri Lanka vow to deepen strategic cooperative partnership as FMs meet
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday met with his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the two sides vowed to deepen their strategic cooperative partnership and enhance practical cooperation. MORE..
Trump nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Trump nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
The White House has announced the nomination of Eric Meyer, a career diplomat from California, as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Kosgoda shooting victim was not intended target of gunmen – Police
Kosgoda shooting victim was not intended target of gunmen – Police
Authorities have uncovered further details regarding the shooting incident that occurred last afternoon (11) in the Hataramanhandiya area of Kosgoda, Balapitiya. MORE..
US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India - Report
US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India - Report
India could pose stiff competition to Sri Lanka and the Philippines for nearly a fifth of their exports to the United States as both countries are facing high import duties under new US trade arrangement, according to an analysis. MORE..
Jagath Manuwarna elected Chair of Parliamentary Caucus on Arts & Culture
Jagath Manuwarna elected Chair of Parliamentary Caucus on Arts & Culture
Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna has been elected as the Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs at its inaugural meeting held yesterday (July 11) in Parliament. MORE..
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to visit Sri Lanka
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to visit Sri Lanka
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to visit Sri Lanka and Indonesia later this month, according to media reports. MORE..
At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar ’s central Sagaing region killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound, separate sources said Friday. MORE..
Tense situation following fatality during police chase in Vavuniya
Tense situation following fatality during police chase in Vavuniya
A tense situation has arisen in Kuman Kulam, Vavuniya, following the death of a motorcyclist who was allegedly attempting to evade police officers last night (July 11). MORE..
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Engine fuel supply was cut just before Air India jet crash, preliminary report says
Engine fuel supply was cut just before Air India jet crash, preliminary report says
A cut in the fuel supply to the engines caused last month’s Air India crash that killed 260 people, a preliminary report has found. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island
Showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and Matara districts. MORE..
President stresses effective use of Rs. 1,400 bln capital allocation in 2025 budget
President stresses effective use of Rs. 1,400 bln capital allocation in 2025 budget
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that this year’s budget has allocated the highest capital expenditure by a government in recent history for development activities, amounting to nearly Rs. 1,400 billion. MORE..
High Posts Committee approves appointment of 04 Ministry Secretaries
High Posts Committee approves appointment of 04 Ministry Secretaries
The Committee on High Posts, which convened recently in Parliament under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has granted its approval for the appointment of four secretaries to ministries. MORE..
One person injured in Kosgoda shooting
One person injured in Kosgoda shooting
One person has been injured in a shooting incident in the Kosgoda area this evening (11). MORE..
Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures
Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures
Sri Lankan garment sector is set to benefit following reforms by the British government to simplify imports from developing countries like Sri Lanka. MORE..
Prime Minister briefs MPs on proposed new education reforms
Prime Minister briefs MPs on proposed new education reforms
The first awareness programme on the proposed education reforms, scheduled to be implemented from 2026, was held on Friday (July 11) at the Parliament complex under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..