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Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll

Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll

Namal Rajapaksa said he would hold talks with 92 parliamentarians who recently declared support for Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Sri Lanka top court extends travel ban on Mahinda and Basil Rajapaksa until Aug 4 - Ada Derana

Sri Lanka top court extends travel ban on Mahinda and Basil Rajapaksa until Aug 4 - Ada Derana

The brothers of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa are widely blamed for the current economic crisis in the island nation.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Sri Lanka protesters vow to continue anti-government campaign despite new PM

Sri Lanka protesters vow to continue anti-government campaign despite new PM

Anti-government protesters continue demanding the resignation of the president for the country's disastrous economic crisis.
Fri May 13 2022
He's back: Wickremesinghe named Sri Lankan PM for 6th time amid crisis

He's back: Wickremesinghe named Sri Lankan PM for 6th time amid crisis

Wickremesinghe replaces the president's brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resigned amid street protests in the main city Colombo.
Fri May 13 2022
Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis

Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis

Hundreds of people thronged the main bus station in the commercial capital after authorities lifted an indefinite curfew.
Thu May 12 2022
Sri Lanka protesters call for new government a day after clashes kill eight

Sri Lanka protesters call for new government a day after clashes kill eight

President Rajapaksa calls for calm following clashes that claimed eight lives and prompted his brother to quit as prime minister.
Wed May 11 2022
Sri Lanka's Colombo calm after clashes that killed seven

Sri Lanka's Colombo calm after clashes that killed seven

About 200 people were injured in addition to the seven killed as violence flared nationwide, prompting an islandwide curfew.
Tue May 10 2022
Sri Lanka opposition seeks no-confidence vote on Rajapaksas

Sri Lanka opposition seeks no-confidence vote on Rajapaksas

The move came amid countrywide protests demanding the resignations of Rajapaksa and his younger brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who the demonstrators hold responsible for the economic crisis.
Wed May 04 2022
A protest in a small Sri Lankan town that quickly turned deadly

A protest in a small Sri Lankan town that quickly turned deadly

Clashes erupted in small central town of Rambukkana.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Sri Lanka calls for $1 bln debt restructure as crisis rages

Sri Lanka calls for $1 bln debt restructure as crisis rages

Sri Lanka must urgently seek funds from multilateral lenders and aim to restructure a debt payment due in July, the finance minister said.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Sri Lanka president revokes emergency order, govt in disarray as economic crisis deepens

Sri Lanka president revokes emergency order, govt in disarray as economic crisis deepens

Rajapaksa revoked a state of emergency late on Tuesday after dozens of lawmakers walked out of the ruling coalition.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Sri Lanka parliament to meet as protests put ruling Rajapaksas under pressure

Sri Lanka parliament to meet as protests put ruling Rajapaksas under pressure

Opposition parties and even members of Rajapaksa's ruling alliance rejected the move for a unity government.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Sri Lankan ministers offer to resign as economic crisis escalates

Sri Lankan ministers offer to resign as economic crisis escalates

Namal said he quit, hoping it would help the president and prime minister's "decision to establish stability" for Sri Lankans and the govt.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Sri Lanka arrests son of former leader Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka arrests son of former leader Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan financial crime police arrested the eldest son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday on suspicion of laundering money.
Mon Aug 15 2016
Sri Lankans go to polls in 'referendum' on Rajapaksa comeback

Sri Lankans go to polls in 'referendum' on Rajapaksa comeback

Sri Lankans went to the polls on Monday to elect a new parliament in what amounts to a referendum on ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa's comeback bid.
Mon Aug 17 2015
Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health

Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025
With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals

Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study

The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Beware of scam tactics using AI

Beware of scam tactics using AI

The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul

They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan

Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom

Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025