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Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Seeks Asylum in Moscow

Russian state media reports that Bashar al-Assad, the ousted President of Syria, has sought refuge in Moscow following statements from […]

Sugath Wasantha de Silva Makes History as First Visually Impaired MP

Sugath Wasantha de Silva, who is visually impaired, made history by delivering a speech in Parliament, becoming the first physically […]

Sri Lanka to Unveil New National Branding Strategy for Tourism

Sri Lankan authorities will gather all tourism stakeholders at a conference in January to finalize a national branding strategy aimed […]

Bitcoin Surges to $100,000 Amid Trump’s Pro-Crypto Cabinet Picks

Bitcoin reached a historic milestone of $100,000 on Wednesday, spurred by the announcement of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration choices, particularly […]

Sri Lanka Successfully Evacuates 55 Vulnerable Workers from Lebanon

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Lebanon, in collaboration with the International Organization of Migration (IOM), has successfully arranged the […]

Former MPs Return Homes at Madiwela Housing Complex

All former Parliamentarians have returned their residences at the Madiwela Housing Complex for MPs. According to Parliament Secretary-General Kushani Rohanadeera, […]

SLPP’s Renuka Perera Arrested for Spreading False Information

Renuka Perera, Administrative Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has been arrested by the CID for sharing false […]

French Government Falls as No-Confidence Vote Ousts Prime Minister Barnier

In a significant political upheaval, the French government has collapsed following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. […]

Court dismisses plea against suspension of WM Mendis’ excise license

The liquor manufacturing license issued to W.M. Mendis & Co. will be suspended from tomorrow (December 5) due to their […]

Sri Lanka predicted to face severe rice shortage

The country could face a severe rice shortage unless the government imports the required stocks of rice within the next […]