The Trump administration announced on Wednesday $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing military pressure from China. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (11:03 PM)
The Anuradhapura Magistrate s Court has ordered that the three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in the Sippukulama area of Mihintale be remanded until December 24. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (6:26 PM)
Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels were seized near Kelaa in Haa Alifu Atoll yesterday during an operation conducted by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) based on intelligence shared by foreign sources, Maldivian media reported today. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (8:16 PM)
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that over 93,000 tourists have arrived in the country during the first two weeks of December 2025. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (1:35 PM)
A proposal seeking to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the alleged lack of preparedness to minimise the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (3:03 PM)
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, highlighted the support of American companies and institutions for Sri Lanka s recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (12:06 PM)