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China’s defence ministry announced on Saturday that one of the country’s most senior military leaders is under investigation, marking the highest-profile crackdown on the armed forces in recent years as Beijing continues to modernise its military and project power abroad. Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and a close ally of President […]
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), finalizing a long-standing objective of President Donald Trump and leaving the UN health agency without one of its largest financial contributors. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of […]
A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison after finding him guilty of multiple charges, including participation in acts of insurrection linked to the December 2024 declaration of martial law by former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Seoul Central District Court ruled that Han played a […]
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardana has conveyed his appreciation to US President Donald Trump for his stance on protecting persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria. In a letter addressed to President Trump, MP Jayawardana praised what he described as the US President’s decisive action in drawing attention to violence, killings, and attacks targeting Catholics […]
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart the country on January 16, bringing to an end nearly four years as Washington’s top diplomat in Colombo, the U.S. Embassy has announced. Reflecting on her time in Sri Lanka, Ambassador Chung said she valued every moment of her tenure, noting that her focus from the […]
A powerful earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan’s western Chugoku region on Tuesday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The main tremor occurred at around 10:18 a.m., with the epicenter located in Shimane Prefecture. Authorities confirmed that there was no risk of a tsunami. The quake was followed by several […]
International R&B star Ne-Yo has issued an apology to Sri Lankan fans following the sudden cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. In a message shared on social media, the singer said he had been eagerly looking forward to performing for his Sri Lankan fanbase but was forced to cancel due to “unforeseen circumstances.” He […]
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (23), conveying a message of solidarity and goodwill from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking after the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar said India’s assistance builds on its role as a first responder under Operation Sagar Bandhu, through which emergency relief was […]
India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka, which focused largely on post-disaster recovery following Cyclone Ditwah. During the visit, which began yesterday (22), Minister Jaishankar held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on ongoing restoration and relief efforts in areas […]
Emirates, in collaboration with Dubai Humanitarian, has launched a humanitarian airbridge to deliver urgent relief supplies to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the airline announced on Monday. Under the initiative, Emirates will offer more than 100 tonnes of cargo capacity free of charge over the next two weeks […]
