UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed deep concern over Sri Lanka's proposed legislative measures, at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, warning of their potential impact on fundamental rights and freedoms.

The government’s decision to cancel a free visa facility granted to Russians and Ukrainians who have remained in Sri Lanka since February 2022 has not been reversed, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles confirmed this week.

The Navy will be deploying a naval ship for the second time as part of the operation to maintain maritime security in international waters.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has declared thumping profits for 2023, amounting to Rs. 61.2 billion for the Board and Rs. 75.7 billion for the group (which includes other investments), according to its unaudited interim financial statements for the year ended December 31.

Turning the election map upside down the government is set to go back for electoral system and first past the post-polling in line with the public consciousness of the country.

Etihad Airways — the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will increase the frequency of flight operations to Colombo from 1 May 2024.

The Finance Ministry on Thursday (Feb.29) unveiled the Government Action Plan, which was prepared based on the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) furnished by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Pakistan's newly formed parliament has elected Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister for a second term.

A series of explosions have rocked Crimea, after a reported Ukrainian drone attack on the peninsula which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.

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Seven hostages being held in the Gaza Strip have died, Hamas said on Friday.

The Nigerian government says it has demanded almost $10bn (£8bn) in compensation from the cryptocurrency firm, Binance.

Sri Lanka has signed an agreement for the development of hybrid renewable energy systems on 3 islands off Jaffna yesterday (March 01).

Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Health Saman Ratnayake was arrested on Friday evening (March 01) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over substandard human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) procurement.

Sri Lanka’s earnings from tourism were estimated at USD 342 million in January 2024, the Central Bank’s latest report on external sector performance revealed.

Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widened by $ 96 million to $ 541 million in January a year earlier fuelled by higher increase in imports aided by Government policies, latest data from the Central Bank showed yesterday.

Behind the Scenes By Rohana Jith

Senegal's President Macky Sall has said he will leave office when his term comes to an end on 2 April, but tensions remain over an election date.

The German parliament has backed a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis.

Sri Lanka sent a new restructuring proposal to dollar bondholders through its adviser Lazard as the South Asian nation seeks to complete overhauling its defaulted debt, according to people familiar with the matter.