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Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck near the capital Caracas within seconds of each other, causing widespread destruction, collapsing buildings and triggering fears of a major humanitarian crisis. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced...

The Thailand–Sri Lanka Business Forum: Trade, Investment and Beyond, organised by the Royal Thai Embassy together with the Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council and the Sri Lanka–Greater Mekong Business Council, highlighted the opportunities created by the newly enacted Sri Lanka–Thailand Free...

The High Commission of India, Colombo, in collaboration with Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ILCCI), organised an event titled ‘25 years of ISFTA – Powering the next wave of trade, investment & growth' on 23 June 2026 in Colombo....

The “Social Media Minimum Age Bill” was submitted today to the Secretary General of Parliament by President’s Counsel Faizer Mustafa, MP. The primary objective of the proposed legislation is to regulate children’s access to social media platforms and protect them...

Former Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea and former Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mr. Jong-Moon Choi, met with Opposition Leader Hon. Sajith Premadasa at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Sri Lanka...

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development states that investments worth US$600 million have been secured for the Colombo Port City during the first quarter of this year alone. Among these investments are three development projects launched by Marina...

Negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement have encountered fresh challenges, with both sides issuing conflicting statements on key issues even as diplomats work toward a final deal within a proposed 60-day timeframe. One...

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) hosted a free online workshop on the implementation of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026, which saw a strong turnout of more than 410 participants. The workshop...

During a discussion held last February by the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee on American foreign policy toward South Asia, Committee Chairman Bill Huizenga highlighted how critical Sri Lanka and the Maldives are to both the global economy and U.S....

The Cabinet has approved the removal of the legal requirement to apply indelible ink on voters’ fingers during elections in Sri Lanka. The decision will be implemented through amendments to the relevant election laws. Sri Lanka Latest News This decision...