Month: May 2025
US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough
The United States and China agreed Monday to drastically roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for an initial 90-day period, in a...
Manny Pacquiao to return from retirement to challenge for Mario Barrios’ title: Report
Manny Pacquiao will return to boxing on July 19 to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship in Las Vegas, according to...
Govt mulls cabinet reshuffle
The National People’s Power-led government is reportedly considering a Cabinet reshuffle in the wake of the recent local government elections, with discussions underway...
EML Consultants expands globally with AI agriculture project in Australia
Sri Lanka’s leading consultancy firm, EML Consultants PLC, is strengthening its international footprint with the launch of an innovative AI-driven agriculture initiative in...
‘Never again war!’ Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in first Vatican address since his election
Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an electric atmosphere, to deliver his first...
CEB chairman resigns over political interference
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Chairman Tilak Siyambalapitiya has tendered his resignation, citing undue political interference and disagreements over the proposed electricity tariff adjustments....
Gerandi Ella tragedy: 21 killed, 35 injured when bus plunges off cliff
At least 21 people were killed and over 35 were injured when a passenger bus plunged off a cliff in Sri Lanka’s Central...
South Indian port identified as formidable challenger to Colombo port
The newly-opened Vizhinjam deep-sea port in Kerala, South India has been identified as a formidable challenger to Colombo port and the Sri Lankan...
Govt. is meaningless if economic growth declines – Harsha
A government is meaningless if it fails to secure economic growth, said MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. He said economic growth this year...
Anura told Modi Lankans are with India, claims Dayan Jayatilleka
The whole of Asia will have to suffer the consequences in the event Pakistan uses small-scale nuclear weapons against India in self-defence, said...
