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By Staff Writer Colombo, Sri Lanka A government initiative to clean up Sri Lanka has sparked a backlash from civil servants, who claim the appointment of hundreds of “coordinators” is a politically motivated move that threatens the independence of the state service. The “Clean Sri Lanka” national programme, launched under the vision of a “beautiful...

Trump vows US intervention to clear Strait of Hormuz shipping ‘logjam’

By Staff Writer Dubai President Donald Trump has pledged that the United States will take decisive action to free dozens of commercial vessels currently trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, as a maritime standoff threatens to paralyze global energy markets. Speaking from the White House, Mr. Trump stated that the US military and diplomatic corps...

Iran’s 14-point plan: A ‘grand bargain’ to end Middle East hostilities?

By Staff Writer Dubai Iran has submitted a sweeping 14-point peace proposal to the United Nations and the United States, aimed at ending the escalating conflict in West Asia and resetting its volatile relationship with the West. The document, which has been described by Tehran as a “realistic roadmap for regional stability,” reportedly addresses the...

Maldives President arrives in Sri Lanka for high-level bilateral talks

By Staff Writer Colombo, Sri Lanka The President of the Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, has arrived in Sri Lanka for a significant official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two Indian Ocean neighbours. The visit, which comes at a crucial time for regional security and trade, saw the Maldivian leader received...

World Press Freedom Index: Sri Lanka’s ranking slips amid legal and safety concerns

By Staff Writer Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has seen a decline in its standing on the World Press Freedom Index for 2026, as international monitors warn of a “stifling” environment for independent journalism in the island nation. The annual report, compiled by the global watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF), ranks countries based on the...

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World Press Freedom Index: Sri Lanka’s ranking slips amid legal and safety concerns

By Staff Writer Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has seen a decline in its standing on the World Press Freedom Index for 2026, as international monitors warn of a “stifling” environment for independent journalism in the island nation. The annual report, compiled by the global watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF), ranks countries based on the...

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Sri Lanka Treasury: Investigation launched after 2.5 million rupees ‘goes missing’

By Staff Writer Colombo, Sri Lanka A high-level investigation has been launched by the Sri Lankan Treasury after it was discovered that 2.5 million rupees ($8,300) had allegedly been stolen from its premises. The discrepancy was reportedly uncovered during a routine internal audit and cash reconciliation process at the Treasury’s high-security headquarters in Colombo. Officials...
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Controversial coal shipment unloaded ‘discreetly’ amid transparency concerns

By Staff Writer Colombo, Sri Lanka A shipment of coal imported by the multinational conglomerate Hayleys has arrived in Sri Lanka and is being unloaded under a veil of secrecy, according to local reports. The vessel, which reached the port earlier this week, has drawn intense scrutiny due to the unconventional nature of its arrival...

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Trump vows US intervention to clear Strait of Hormuz shipping ‘logjam’

By Staff Writer Dubai President Donald Trump has pledged that the United States will take decisive action to free dozens of commercial vessels currently trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, as a maritime standoff threatens to paralyze global energy markets. Speaking from the White House, Mr. Trump stated that the US military and diplomatic corps...

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Trump vows US intervention to clear Strait of Hormuz shipping ‘logjam’

By Staff Writer Dubai President Donald Trump has pledged that the United States will take decisive action to free dozens of commercial vessels currently trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, as a maritime standoff threatens to paralyze global energy markets. Speaking from the White House, Mr. Trump stated that the US military and diplomatic corps...

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Trump vows US intervention to clear Strait of Hormuz shipping ‘logjam’

By Staff Writer Dubai President Donald Trump has pledged that the United States will take decisive action to free dozens of commercial vessels currently trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, as a maritime standoff threatens to paralyze global energy markets. Speaking from the White House, Mr. Trump stated that the US military and diplomatic corps...

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Sri Lanka Cricket: New ‘DNA’ programme aims to revive national fortunes

By Staff Writer Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has unveiled an ambitious new high-performance strategy, dubbed the “Cricket DNA” programme, in a bid to standardise coaching and player development across the island. The initiative is designed to create a uniform playing philosophy—or “DNA”—that will be taught at every level of the game, from...

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Musk vs OpenAI: The legal battle for the soul of artificial intelligence

Elon Musk has escalated his legal feud with OpenAI, the company he co-founded, accusing the tech firm of abandoning its original non-profit mission in favour of a “profit-driven” partnership with Microsoft. In a lawsuit that has sent ripples through Silicon Valley, the billionaire entrepreneur claims that OpenAI has become a “closed-source de facto subsidiary” of...

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Iran’s 14-point plan: A ‘grand bargain’ to end Middle East hostilities?

By Staff Writer Dubai Iran has submitted a sweeping 14-point peace proposal to the United Nations and the United States, aimed at ending the escalating conflict in West Asia and resetting its volatile relationship with the West. The document, which has been described by Tehran as a “realistic roadmap for regional stability,” reportedly addresses the...

Maldives President arrives in Sri Lanka for high-level bilateral talks

By Staff Writer Colombo, Sri Lanka The President of the Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, has arrived in Sri Lanka for a significant official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two Indian Ocean neighbours. The visit, which comes at a crucial time for regional security and trade, saw the Maldivian leader received...

Sri Lanka Treasury: Investigation launched after 2.5 million rupees ‘goes missing’

By Staff Writer Colombo, Sri Lanka A high-level investigation has been launched by the Sri Lankan Treasury after it was discovered that 2.5 million rupees ($8,300) had allegedly been stolen from its premises. The discrepancy was reportedly uncovered during a routine internal audit and cash reconciliation process at the Treasury’s high-security headquarters in Colombo. Officials...

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