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The exchange of seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and Sri Lanka across multiple sectors was held this morning (04) at the Presidential Secretariat, in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu....

The official welcoming ceremony for Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in Sri Lanka on a state visit at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was held this morning (04) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of...

The Polish government is reportedly considering filing an official complaint with the European Commission over alleged irregularities in Sri Lanka’s e-passport tender process. Sri Lanka Latest News The controversy arises from the e-passport procurement process initiated by the Sri Lankan...

The Free Lawyers' Association has called for an investigation into the statement made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding court decisions at the May Day rally. Sri Lanka Latest News The organization points out that the President made a prejudicial...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly criticized the government’s proposed amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT), warning that the comprehensive changes scheduled to come into effect from July 1 will constrain businesses rather than promote economic growth. In a...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has extended his congratulations to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following its victory in the West Bengal elections. Sri Lanka Latest News “I congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on their...

Iran warned U.S. ​forces on Monday not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said the United States would "guide out" ships stranded in the Gulf by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Trump gave few details ‌of the...

Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wutler, says that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a special investigation into electronic items within the Treasury. Sri Lanka Latest News Accordingly, the Police Media Spokesperson told Hiru News that...

President Donald Trump's unscheduled visit to a Florida dentist on Saturday has reignited speculation among medical professionals and critics about the 79-year-old's health, with cardiologist and CNN commentator Dr. Jonathan Reiner publicly questioning on social media why the appointment took place...

The urgency of the global climate transition has never been greater, and nowhere are the stakes higher than in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. While solar and wind power have already shifted the economics of energy production, becoming the lowest-cost sources...