Asian stocks experienced an uptick on Monday, while oil prices exhibited volatility as investors evaluated the impact of recent U.S. military action in Venezuela. This […]
Month: January 2026
Stocks climb, oil volatile as investors assess Venezuela implications
Asian stocks experienced gains while oil prices showed volatility on Monday, as investors weighed the ramifications of U.S. military actions in Venezuela and prepared for […]
Trump says US military operation in Colombia ‘sounds good to me’
Donald Trump’s comments about Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s leftwing president: Trump said the country was being “run by a sick man” and accused him of producing and selling […]
US action in Venezuela will bolster Putin, Xi aggression on neighbors: think tank
The recent abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States is likely to embolden other authoritarian leaders who pose threats […]
Asiri Health Partners ICTA to Accelerate Sri Lanka’s HealthTech Startup Ecosystem
Asiri Health has joined forces with the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to bolster and expedite the growth of HealthTech startups, […]
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.85/92 against the US dollar in the spot market, marking a slight depreciation from Friday’s rate of […]
Sri Lanka calls for respect for international law, UN conventions after US attack on Venezuela
The Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Vijitha Herath, has announced the country’s support for United Nations intervention following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro […]
US action in Venezuela a dangerous precedent: UN Secretary General
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concerns over the recent actions taken by the United States in Venezuela, stating that these […]
Crowd roars in standing ovation for Bondi hero Ahmad at sold-out Ashes Test in Sydney
A sold-out SCG crowd roared as Ahmed al-Ahmed, his arm in sling and his hand on his heart, walked onto the pitch just before play […]
Rs. 150 Billion Earmarked for Repair of Disaster-Hit Roads: Minister
The Government has set aside Rs. 150 billion to restore roads damaged by recent natural disasters, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake […]
US attack on Venezuela: FM Vijitha reveals SL Govt position
During a government press briefing held today (4), Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath explained the Sri Lankan government’s stance on the US military intervention in Venezuela […]
Dilith Jayaweera expects President AKD to take stand against US move on Venezuela
Sri Lanka’s opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera said he expects President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to oppose what he described as Washington’s actions against Venezuela, pledging his […]
The Capture That Shook the Hemisphere
Maduro Extradited — Now What? By Faraz ShauketalyThe United States says it has done what years of diplomacy, sanctions, legal cases, and political pressure could not: […]
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 Inaugurated, Ushering in a New Era for the Island of Gems
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life – The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier gem and jewellery […]
US facing big mess if attempts made to ‘run’ inflating Venezuela, economist says
The United States faces a potential crisis if it proceeds with plans to manage Venezuela, a nation suffering from severe instability and unspecified inflation rates, […]
Sri Lanka will enforce law against tuk-tuk driver violence, Minister says
Sri Lankan authorities have been urged to enforce laws against violent tactics employed by tuk-tuk driver associations targeting PickMe and Uber drivers who offer lower […]
Sri Lanka’s Production Economy Has a Face. Politics Pretends It Doesn’t
Sri Lanka’s political class loves the phrase production economy. It appears in manifestos, budget speeches, policy roadmaps, and post-crisis sermons. It is delivered with solemnity, […]
The Central Bank Optimism Masks Sri Lanka’s Post-Cyclone Reality
Sri Lanka has just endured one of the worst natural disasters in its post-independence history. Cyclone Ditwa has inflicted devastation across livelihoods, infrastructure, agriculture, and […]