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China, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women
February 16, 2023, Beijing (AP): China and Iran have urged mutual neighbour Afghanistan to end restrictions on women’s work and…
Nearly 5 million foreign pilgrims performed Umrah during the current Islamic year: Ministry
February 15, 2023, Riyadh: A total of 4.8 million foreign pilgrims have performed Umrah since the beginning of the Islamic…
Leave the use of notwithstanding clause up to provinces, say Conservative and Bloc MPs
February 14, 2023, Ottawa: The federal Conservatives joined the Bloc Québécois Monday to message Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that it…
Electronic payment mandatory in State institutions: Technology Ministry
February 15, 2023, Colombo: In an effort to make payment processes in public sector institutions convenient, the Technology Ministry has…
Badulla General Hospital doctor arrested for selling narcotic capsules to schoolchildren
February 15, 2023, Colombo: A 44-year-old doctor serving in Badulla General Hospital has been arrested by the STF for selling…
Iran using Ukraine to become the world leader in drone warfare: US
February 14, 2023, London: Iran is becoming a world leader in cheap, military-grade drone production, the US Defense Intelligence Agency…
China’s Xi expresses support for Iran amid Western pressure
February 14, 2023, Beijing (AP): Chinese leader Xi Jinping expressed support for Iran during its president's Tuesday visit as Tehran…
Sri Lanka set to import low-quality drugs from India – Govt. Pharmacists
February 14, 2023, Colombo: Unregistered and low-quality drugs are to be imported with the Sri Lankan government's endorsement, Ajith Thennakoon…
Postal voting for LG polls postponed indefinitely
February 14, 2023, Colombo: The postal voting for the 2023 local government election has been postponed until further notice, Election…
U.S. fighter jets shoot down octagonal object over Lake Huron, near the Canadian border
February 12, 2023, Washington: U.S. military fighter jets on Sunday shot down an octagonal object over Lake Huron, the Pentagon…
Explosions rock Gaza; Israel says it hit Hamas rocket factory
February 12, 2023, Gaza: Several explosions rocked the Gaza Strip early on Monday, a Reuters witness said, as Israel’s military…
Saudi Arabia sending a gender-balanced astronaut team to International Space Station
February 12, 2023, Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will send the Kingdom’s first female astronaut and a male astronaut to the International…
Trudeau says a flying object shot down on his orders over Yukon
February 11, 2023, Ottawa: The mysterious flying object over northern Canada has been shot down by a US fighter jet.…
India announces 200 fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankans: Applications are now open
February 11, 2023, Colombo: The Indian High Commission in Colombo is inviting applications for around 200 fully-funded scholarships for Sri…
Mayor John Tory steps down from office after admitting he had relationship with a former staffer
February 11, 2023, Toronto: Mayor John Tory has stunned Toronto by resigning after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a…