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
Japanese woman charged with concealing baby's birth
Noda Junko pleaded not guilty to a charge of concealing the birth of a baby girl by dumping the infant in a shopping mall toilet in Cheras.
Fri Jan 17 2025
ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting
ADGMIN the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort
Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting
The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.
Fri Jan 17 2025
448 children from GISB homes returned to their families - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assures parents wishing to reclaim their children need not worry and encouraged them to approach the ministry.
Fri Jan 17 2025
TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers
The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.
Fri Jan 17 2025
China's population falls for a third consecutive year
The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.
Fri Jan 17 2025
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'
We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Meta's 'Community Notes' model will not apply to paid ads
Community Notes on Meta Platforms will be enabled for organic content, posts that Meta hasn't been paid to promote.
Fri Jan 17 2025