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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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 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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024