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Crucial for Sri Lanka to gain assurance from creditors, carry out reforms to start IMF loan
COLOMBO, Sept 1 – It would be crucial for Sri Lanka to expeditiously meet the conditions…
India Concludes Marathon Celebrations in U.S. to Mark its 75th Independence Anniversary
By Manik Mehta NEW YORK: If there was one thing on display during the past week…
IMF to continue discussions on prospective EFF with Sri Lanka
WASHINGTON, DC, Aug 21 – Staff from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be visiting Colombo,…
Pop icon Olivia Newton-John was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases
By Catherine Strong, RMIT University Olivia Newton-John was a versatile artist with an appeal that spanned…
UN Deeply Concerned Over Executions of Two More Drug Offenders in Singapore
By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, Aug 9 – The Office of the Human Rights High Commissioner…
Nothing normal about ongoing fires worldwide – UNEP Chief
UNITED NATIONS, July 28 – While wildfires are a normal and even essential process in nature,…
World is still reeling, says IMF projecting gloomy global growth at 3.2 pct this year, rising inflation
WASHINGTON, July 26 – The world is still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing…
(Updated) Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe Wins Presidential Election
COLOMBO, July 20 – Sri Lanka’s parliament today elected Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe as its new…
Sri Lanka: Ranil sworn in as Acting President
COLOMBO, July 15 – Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as its…
Sri Lanka: Official announcement on Gotabaya’s resignation letter likely on Friday
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 – Sri Lanka’s Daily Mirror reported that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had emailed…
NASA Releases Amazing First Images From James Webb Telescope
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) today released the remaining…
Updated: Sri Lanka-Protesters Take Over President’s Residence
Updated with latest information. COLOMBO, July 9 – Thousands of protesters who marched into the capital…
World leaders condemn shooting of Shinzo Abe as Japanese media confirm his death
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 – Leaders and the general public worldwide have expressed their shock over…
Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe shot, gravely injured
TOKYO, July 8 – Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reported to have been shot…
Boris Johnson Quits
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (THE CITIZEN-WE) – It is perhaps no coincidence that two leaders of…
Have Bullock Cart Will Travel – Amid A Downturn, Some Tourists Still Enjoying The Island Paradise of Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, July 4 – The days are still sunny and the air is fresh in the…
Malaysian Suppliers of Textiles and Textile Accessories Need to Adapt Products to Sustainability and Innovation
By Manik Mehta FRANKFURT, June 30 -In keeping with evolving market trends, Malaysian suppliers of textiles…
Aquaman star Jason Momoa to help UNEP with ocean health promotion
LISBON, June 27 – Movie star and ocean activist Jason Momoa was designated the UN Environment Programme’s…
Prem Rawat becomes first recipient of Keys of Avalon from Glastonbury City Council
LONDON, June 19 – Global Peace Ambassador Prem Rawat was honoured with the Key of Avalon…
Malaysian Honey Grower Presents Novel Honey at New York’s Fancy Food Show
By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, June 15 – A Malaysian beekeeper and honey-producer has been presenting…
A new book argues Julian Assange is being tortured. Will our new PM do anything about it?
By Matthew Ricketson, Deakin University It is easy to forget why Julian Assange has been on…
He’s Australia’s 31st prime minister. So who is Anthony Albanese?
Anthony Albanese is Australia’s new Prime Minister after incumbent Scott Morrison conceded defeat in the country’s…
U.S. Reinforces Commitment to ASEAN on Day 2 of Summit
By Manik Mehta WASHINGTON DC, May 14 – The United States, responding to the oft-heard complaint…