Rapa Nui: Sacred statues damaged by wild fire
A wild fire has damaged the enigmatic statues on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, with some of the charring said to be irreparable. An unknown...
Debt restructuring, deep reform program critical to stabilize Sri Lanka’s economy: WB
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is deepening with unsustainable debt and a severe balance of payment crisis on top of lingering scars of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Sri Lanka among Top 10 most friendliest countries in the world
Sri Lanka has been listed as the 9th most friendliest country in the world, based on the outcome of the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. “They...
President tells in Parliament “Govt. ready to overcome worst crisis”
In special statement, lists measures taken so far to restore stability and revive socio-economic growthDetails talks with global leaders and institutions to obtain support President...
More than 30 killed in shooting at Thai childcare facility
Thirty-four people have been killed in a mass shooting by a former policeman at a daycare centre in Thailand, police say. There were 22 children...
Putin signs Ukraine annexation laws amid military setbacks
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has signed the final papers to annex four regions of Ukraine - even as his military suffered further setbacks. The Luhansk,...
North Korea carries out sixth missile launch in two weeks
North Korea fired another two ballistic missiles on Thursday - the sixth such banned launch in less than two weeks. Pyongyang on Wednesday described its...
President to make a special statement today
President Ranil Wickramasinghe is scheduled to make a special statement today (06). Accordingly, he will present this special statement in Parliament. It is said that...
Diagnostic study of Balance Sheet of nine banks
Study among other aspects will assess impact on credit quality amidst economic crisis and high interest rate environmentOverall banking sector credit to Government, SOEs and...
Army would be brought in to tackle with Imran Khan’s supporters during their rally: Pak minister
Former prime minister Imran Khan has asked his party workers to prepare for a mega protest later this week.
South Korea and US fire missiles into sea in response to North Korea
South Korea and the US military have fired a volley of missiles into the sea, Seoul says, in response to North Korea's launch of a...
Trump seeks Supreme Court ruling in Mar-a-Lago dispute
Ex-US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the dispute over sensitive documents seized by the FBI during a search of...
Five reasons why China’s economy is in trouble
China's economy is slowing down as it adapts to a punishing zero-Covid strategy and weakening global demand. Official growth figures for the July to September...
Japan offers Agro-Technology training for Sri Lankan students
Sri Lanka and Japan have reached a basic agreement to provide four years of Agro-Technology training in Japan for young Sri Lankan students who finish...
Explosion shakes Afghan capital Kabul, no injuries reported
A blast took place in Kabul city that was reportedly caused by explosives placed on the side of the road.