UNP meeting on party leadership ends without a decision
The Parliamentary Group meeting of the United National Party (UNP) held at Sirikotha this evening (16) ended without reaching a…
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Iran plane crash: Khamenei to lead Friday prayers for first time since 2012
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is to lead Friday prayers in the capital Tehran – the first time he…
Amnesty International concerned by intimidation of journalists, rights activists in Sri Lanka
Amnesty International is concerned by multiple reports of harassment, intimidation and attacks on human rights organisations, media outlets, and journalists…
Australia fires: Smoke to make ‘full circuit’ around globe, Nasa says
Smoke from the massive bushfires in Australia will soon circle the Earth back to the nation, says Nasa. Massive infernos…
Harry and Meghan: Royals gather for talks over Sussexes’ future
The Queen will meet senior royals in Sandringham later to discuss the future roles of the Duke and Duchess of…
Taal volcano: Lava spews as ‘hazardous eruption’ feared
A volcano in the Philippines has begun spewing lava, as authorities warn that a “hazardous eruption” is possible “within hours…
Iran plane crash: Ukrainian jet was ‘unintentionally’ shot down
Iran says its military “unintentionally” shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing all 176 people on board, Iran’s state TV…
Time has come to rectify ill-effects caused by university ragging – President
The President says that what the people wanted at the Presidential election was leadership to guide the country on the…
Grass growing around Mount Everest as global heating intensifies
Impact of increase in shrubs and grasses not yet known but scientists say it could increase flooding in the region…
Iran ‘mistakenly shot down Ukraine jet’ – US media
Iran mistakenly shot down the Ukrainian plane that crashed on Wednesday near Tehran with 176 people on board, US media…