The US has finalised its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday. But it s hardly a clean break. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (4:47 PM)
Japan s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (12:55 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the temporary lifting of the overseas travel ban imposed on former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (3:09 PM)
A new circular has been issued to facilitate the restoration of livelihoods of the people impacted by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (3:53 PM)
Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded until January 30 by the Wattala Magistrate s Court. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (12:02 PM)
For the first time, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is set to introduce a licensing system for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators engaged in commercial and professional activities. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (3:56 PM)