Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in two regions in the south of the country on Sunday as raging wildfires forced at least 20,000 people to evacuate and left at least 18 people dead. MORE..
19 Jan 2026 (10:33 AM)
Sri Lanka has received significant international recognition in the "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards - Best of the Best 2026", with Colombo and Galle being named among the world s top destinations under two categories, marking a major boost for the country s tourism and hospitality industries. MORE..
19 Jan 2026 (1:24 PM)
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18 Jan 2026 (11:50 PM)
Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
19 Jan 2026 (8:03 AM)
A huge explosion at a factory in northern China has killed two people and injured 84 others, with eight people still missing, state media reported. MORE..
19 Jan 2026 (12:09 PM)
A foreign-manufactured pistol has been discovered from an abandoned water tank within an apartment complex in the Keselwatta area. MORE..
19 Jan 2026 (10:55 AM)