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
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 Lankan president flees to Maldives hours before he was due to step down
The immigration official said authorities could not under law prevent a sitting president from leaving the country.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Sri Lanka president's brother stopped from flying out as anger surges
Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers Association said its members declined to serve Basil Rajapaksa at the VIP departure lounge.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Sri Lankan president's brother, Basil Rajapaksa, resigns from parliament
The aim is to allow someone else to be appointed to parliament in my place from the party, Rajapaksa said.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Sri Lanka's president drops brother as finance minister in crisis shake-up
Gotabaya calls for a unity government as protests against an economic crisis persisted and cracks emerged in the ruling coalition.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Police use latest tech to assist in renewed investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's case
Police says the technology could produce a clearer picture of the location where Teoh Beng Hock was found dead 15 years ago digitally.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules
The flight was shot down over DPR-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine by a surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FLOODCOM: M'sia's first floating flood disaster command centre using nuclear technology
The floating flood disaster command centre incorporates nuclear technology to accelerate emergency response and coordination during floods.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Saudi Arabia says it won't establish ties with Israel without creation of Palestinian state
Saudi Crown Prince affirms kingdom's stance in a "clear, explicit manner" with no room for interpretation, says foreign ministry.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What are five new critical metal exports restricted by China?
China announced sweeping export restrictions targeting five metals used across defence, clean energy and other industries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump, in shock announcement, says US wants to take over Gaza Strip
The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too, says US President Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Air Busan to disallow power banks in overhead bins after plane fire
Any power banks should be kept with passengers so any overheating, smoke or fire can quickly be spotted and dealt with.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Can the US Congress intervene on Trump's tariffs?
The US Constitution gave Congress tariff powers, but for 70 years, it has passed laws shifting that authority to the president.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump proposes permanent displacement of Gazans with Netanyahu at White House
Trump repeated his call for Jordan, Egypt and other Arab states to take in Gazans.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Sweden's deadliest attack leaves 10 dead at Orebro adult school
Police said the gunman was believed to be among those killed.
Wed Feb 05 2025