N Korea: UN draft report claims Singapore firms illegally sent luxury goods
A leaked draft of a United Nations report claims two Singapore companies have violated UN sanctions by supplying luxury goods…
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UN condemns recent attacks on Muslims and breakdown of law & order in Sri Lanka
The United Nations on Sunday condemned the recent attacks against Muslims and their property and breakdown of law & order…
UN condemns communal violence in Sri Lanka, urges authorities to take immediate action
The United Nations strongly condemning the communal violence in Sri Lanka urged the authorities to take immediate action against perpetrators…
Over one-third of female homicides in Sri Lanka related to intimate partner violence
More than one-third of female homicides in Sri Lanka are related to intimate partner violence, and Women have not looked…
Singer Fashion Academy continues to empower women entrepreneurs in celebration of International Woman’s Day
The Singer Fashion Academy, recognised for nurturing creative skills and helping build entrepreneurial opportunities for women, celebrates International Woman’s Day…
Sri Lanka’s UN mission in New York celebrates 70 Years of Independence with “Facets of Sri Lanka”
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York hosted “Facets of Sri Lanka”, a concert…
Opinion: Why the actions of cities — not nations — will be the key to our survival on earth
While some world leaders resist global cooperation, city leaders are working across borders to tackle big issues like global warming,…
Australia issues deportation order for Sri Lankan LTTE suspect seeking asylum
Australian authorities have ordered the deportation of a Sri Lankan LTTE suspect, who is seeking asylum in Australia, next week.…
Another batch of Sri Lanka army troops to leave for Lebanon on UN peacekeeping
The 12th Sri Lanka Army Force Protection Company (FPC) for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNFIL) will leave…
Kenyan doctor goes to Court To legalize female genital mutilation
A Kenyan doctor is seeking to legalize female genital mutilation (FGM), arguing that a ban on the internationally condemned practice…