Israel says UN resolution damaged Gaza ceasefire talks
Israel says Hamas's rejection of a current proposal for a Gaza truce deal with Israel shows the "damage" done by the UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.
Taylor Swift's father escapes charge over alleged Australia assault
Taylor's Swift's father will not be charged over accusations he assaulted a paparazzo in Australia.
Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge
By the time the crew of the Dali, a massive 948ft (289m) container ship, realised what was happening, it was already far too late.
Colombo-bound Ship Collides with Baltimore Bridge
Singapore-flagged container ship 'Dali' has collided with a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore resulting in the collapse of the entire structure.
Turkish Airlines increases flights from Istanbul to Colombo
Turkish Airlines announced a significant enhancement in its flight services with the addition of its sixth weekly flight between Istanbul and Colombo.
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 to be held in Dambulla
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19th to July 28th, 2024.
Higher passenger and aircraft movements at Sri Lanka airports
Sri Lanka passenger and aircraft movement gains at local airports has gained momentum last month
Central Bank Governor says he will not resign overstaff salary issue
The Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Tuesday (March 26), asserted that he would not resign over the controversy surrounding the salary increase.
Software giant IFS to hire 1,000 more in Sri Lanka
Leading Software Company IFS is expanding its operations in Sri Lanka with the employee base tipped to top the 3,500 mark this year.
Sri Lanka attracts 163,000 tourists in first 24 days of March
Tourist arrivals have exceeded 163,000 in the first 24 days reinforcing the industry’s rebound.
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Workers’ remittances, tourism earnings continue positive momentum
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the country’s trade services, mainly earnings from tourism have recovered significantly during the first two months of 2024, while the positive momentum of workers’ remittances also continued.
Japan to sell fighter jets in latest break from post-war pacifist ideals
Japan's cabinet has approved the export of new fighter jets it is developing with the UK and Italy, in the latest move away from its pacifist policies.
UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position.
Colombo HC prevents Abans using McDonald’s brand name
The Colombo Commercial High Court issued an enjoining order preventing Rusi Pestonjee, Managing Director of Abans PLC or his servants from in any way or manner to use the name McDonald’s or any name in any way or manner similar to the name McDonald’s.