Germany's Deutsche Bahn cancels all long-distance trains on Monday
Germany is bracing for major disruptions to transport nationwide on Monday after unions called for a day-long strike in the transport sector. No long-distance trains will operate and most regional rail will be canceled.
43,000 people have lost their lives in the drought that has affected Somalia. – UN
According to the UN, about 43,000 people have died due to the drought that affected Somalia last year.
The price of a bundle of urea fertilizer is reduced
It is reported that several private companies have taken steps to reduce the price of fertilizers.
Ranil invites the opposition
Reinforced by the fruition of his conviction President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday urged the Opposition to unite by shedding political differences to embark on a new journey from crisis to prosperity with reforms and $ 7 billion funding support from the International Monetary Fund and other donors.
How Much Black Tea is Healthy for You? Serving Sizes and Benefits Revealed by Health Experts
Black tea has substances such as theanine, an amino acid, which increases the levels of serotonin and dopamine in the body, substances responsible for the feeling of well-being.
William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
The Prince of Wales has thanked British troops for "defending our freedoms" in a secret visit to a military base in Poland near to the Ukraine border.
Domestic debt re-structure on the cards under external creditors pressure
Sri Lanka is looking at options to re-structure domestic debt, or local law local currency debt (LLLC), without harming the banking sector and announce them the International Monetary Fund said in a report.
Government compels to introduce property tax and a gift and inheritance tax soon
Sri Lanka is compelled to introduce a nation-wide property tax and a gift and inheritance tax with minimal exemptions, according to a deal reached with the International Monetary Fund and the government.
Sri Lanka transacts Rs18.6 trillion through Lanka Pay
Sri Lanka’s LankaPay, has processed transactions worth 18.671 trillion rupees of transactions in 2021/2022, the payment network said.
UN says Haiti gang violence has killed hundreds in 2023
The UN on Tuesday expressed grave concern over "extreme violence" in Haiti, which it said was continuing to spiral out of control.
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Billionaire media tycoon Murdoch finds love after fourth divorce
A92-year-old billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch has announced engagement to his new girlfriend Ann Lesley Smith, less than a year after his divorce from his fourth wife, Jerry Hall, was finalised.
IMFs US$2.9 billion EFF unlocks multilateral financing of US$ 7 billion for Sri Lanka
The unlocking of the International Monetary Fund’s US$2.9 billion (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka is now being granted with the approval of the executive board leading to the opening access to multilateral agencies assistance of around US$ 7 billion, IMF and finance ministry sources confirmed.
Putin and Xi Celebrate Ties Unbroken by Russia’s War in Ukraine
Xi Jinping's 3 day visit to Russia and his meetings with Mr. Putin. China presents the trip as an effort to start peace talks between Russia and Ukraine based on its proposals.
Cabinet approves divestment of shares in SLT & Lanka Hospital
Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena has informed the board of directors of the Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC and Sri Lanka Telecom PLC that the Cabinet have granted approval in principle for the divestment of major shareholding of those institutions.