Authorities have identified approximately 4,800 landslides across Sri Lanka using satellite imagery and data analysis conducted in the aftermath of Cyclone Dithwa, the Arthur C. Clark Centre’s Director‑General Kumari Migahakotuwa said. Speaking at a media briefing today (12), Migahakotuwa said that the satellite images and geospatial data collected after the storm were analysed to produce...
Sri Lanka’s National Sangha Council has called for the immediate resignation of Minister Lalkantha following controversial statements made by the minister, which the council described as inappropriate and harmful to national harmony. The council emphasized that such remarks are unacceptable from a government official and have the potential to incite public unrest. The National Sangha...
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has crossed a $4 trillion market capitalization as of January 12, reaching the highest level in the technology sector, according to international media reports. The milestone was achieved after the company’s stock rose 6% so far this year, reflecting renewed investor confidence. Alphabet now becomes the fourth company...
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has indicated that the targets agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may need to be revised due to the economic impact of the recent Dithwa cyclone. Speaking on Derana TV’s 360 program on Monday evening (12), Dr. Weerasinghe said that the government and the IMF...
US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from countries that maintain commercial relations with Iran, escalating Washington’s economic pressure on Tehran. According to President Trump, the new tariff will take effect immediately. The announcement was made via a post on his Truth Social account, where he...
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested a group of Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sri Lankan territorial waters and engaging in unauthorised fishing activities, naval sources said. The fishermen were apprehended in the early hours of Monday near the coastal waters off Delft Island during a routine naval patrol. According to officials, the group had...
The administration of US President Donald Trump has stated that military strikes against Iran remain under consideration, even as diplomacy continues to be emphasised as the preferred first choice in Washington’s response to the escalating crisis in Tehran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that President Trump is exploring “many options” in response...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran is fully prepared for war if the United States chooses to “test” Iran, escalating rhetoric amid rising regional and global tensions. Speaking amid growing uncertainty over US-Iran relations, Araghchi said Iran does not seek conflict but will respond decisively to any military provocation or aggressive action....
Rising diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh are beginning to cast a shadow over cricket, with the sport increasingly emerging as an extension of political rivalry rather than a unifying force between the two South Asian neighbours. Sources close to regional sporting bodies indicate that recent political disagreements have influenced bilateral cricket engagements, scheduling decisions,...
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