U.S. President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy reached a tentative deal to raise the federal government s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Saturday evening, ending a months-long stalemate. MORE..
28 May 2023 (9:51 AM)
China s first domestically-manufactured passenger jet has successfully completed its maiden commercial flight. MORE..
28 May 2023 (10:31 PM)
Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over her recent controversial comments, has been ordered to be remanded in custody until June 07, after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court. MORE..
28 May 2023 (10:09 PM)
India s major opposition parties on Sunday boycotted the inauguration of a new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rare show of unity against his Hindu nationalist ruling party, which has ruled for nine years and is seeking a third term in next year s elections. MORE..
28 May 2023 (4:50 PM)
Six school students have been arrested over an incident of allegedly setting fire to a stock of pipes for the Asupini Ella Water Scheme in Kegalle on May 19, the police said. MORE..
28 May 2023 (1:38 PM)
Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who found herself in hot water over her remarks on religions which stirred much controversy in the country, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
28 May 2023 (2:24 AM)