
Sri Lanka court allows former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa to travel overseas
Court allows Basil Rajapaksa to travel overseas upon a request made by his counsel seeking permission to go for medical check-ups.
Fri Sep 02 2022

EXCLUSIVE - Japan seeks to organise Sri Lanka creditors' meeting on debt crisis - Sources
Tokyo is open to hosting talks among all the creditor nations aimed at lifting Colombo from its worst debt crisis since independence.
Fri Aug 26 2022

Sri Lanka will not extend emergency as protests tail off
Wickremesinghe's office cited the president as saying at an event in the main city of Colombo that the emergency would lapse this week.
Wed Aug 17 2022

The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis
Hundreds of Sri Lankans have attempted to escape an unprecedented economic meltdown by boarding fishing boats bound for Australia.
Thu Aug 11 2022

Sri Lanka to restrict fuel imports for next 12 months
Due to Forex issues, fuel imports has to be restricted in the next 12 months, Kanchana Wijesekera said.
Tue Jul 26 2022

Sri Lanka's new president says non-violent protests can continue after crackdown
Ranil Wickremesinghe has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to upholding the rights of peaceful, non-violent assembly, his office said.
Mon Jul 25 2022

Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as Sri Lanka's new PM
The event came just hours after security forces raided a protest camp on government grounds in the main city of Colombo.
Fri Jul 22 2022

Wickremesinghe wins parliamentary vote to be Sri Lanka's new president
Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be the country's next president until 2024.
Wed Jul 20 2022

Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa quits; 'We are the real power' says protester
Hundreds of thousands of people took over government buildings in Colombo, blaming the Rajapaksa family and allies for runaway inflation.
Fri Jul 15 2022

Sri Lanka awaits president's resignation after flight
Sri Lanka's parliament is expected to name a new full-time president next week.
Thu Jul 14 2022

Sri Lanka PM declares state of emergency, curfew - Spokesman
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a state of emergency in his role as the acting president.
Wed Jul 13 2022

Swimming in the president's pool - palaces and power in times of crisis
Global precedents underscore how palace occupations have coincided with major shifts in global history.
Wed Jul 13 2022

Sri Lanka protesters vow will not let up until president, PM quit
ajapaksa will quit on July 13, while PM Ranil Wickremesinghe also said he would step down to allow an all-party interim govt to take over.
Mon Jul 11 2022

Malaysians advised to defer non-essential travel to Sri Lanka
The ministry also called on other Malaysians currently in Sri Lanka but have yet to register with the High Commission to immediately do so.
Mon Jul 11 2022

Cash-starved Sri Lanka to end fuel duopoly to ease fuel shortages
The Cabinet also allowed bunkering companies already registered with the government to import jet fuel.
Tue Jun 28 2022

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025