The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka s continued progress under its economic reform program, highlighting strong growth momentum following the country s recovery from a deep economic crisis. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (11:32 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump was speaking on a call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy s planned White House visit to seek more support in the war with Russia. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (12:16 AM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (8:02 AM)
The Court of Appeal was informed today (16) that vehicles detained for being imported from countries other than their country of manufacture, under letters of credit opened in Sri Lanka, may be released subject to specified conditions. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (4:24 PM)
The Court of Appeal has fixed for consideration the writ petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with an alleged incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate s Court premises, for 10 November 2025. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (5:48 PM)
Madagascar s new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday and was open to talks with the African Union, after it suspended the country s membership following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (6:18 PM)