Seven men arrested over Lankan’s death in Malaysia
Malaysian Police have arrested seven individuals for investigation into the death of a Sri Lankan man who was allegedly…
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Myanmar flooding affects one million
Nearly one million people have now been affected by widespread flooding across Myanmar since June. The government says up…
US citizens in Sri Lanka cautioned ahead of polls
The United States has issued a security message to its citizens living or traveling in Sri Lanka, in view of…
Truck bomb in Kabul kills eight, wounds nearly 200
A truck bomb exploded near an army compound in the centre of the Afghan capital on Friday, killing at…
Thai man jailed for 30 yrs for ‘insulting’ royals on Facebook
A Thai man was jailed for 30 years on Friday for “insulting” the monarchy on Facebook, in one of…
France expands MH370 Reunion search
France is to conduct air, land and sea searches in and around the island of Reunion in the hope…
Islamic State kidnaps 230 civilians in central Syria: monitor
The Islamic State group has abducted 230 civilians, including at least 60 Christians, in a central Syrian town hours…
Indian Origin American appointed as Ambassador to SL
Indian-American Atul Keshap has been confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives, becoming the second Indian-origin…
Hiroshima: Japan Marks 70th Anniversary
Japan has marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Tens of thousands of people stood for…
China a Forgotten WWII Ally: Historian
China deserves more respect abroad for its role resisting fascism during World War II, a Chinese historian has said,…
Pakistan condemns the killing of civilians in latest unprovoked Ceasefire Violations by India at Working Boundary
The Government of Pakistan lodged protest with the Government of India on the latest unprovoked ceasefire violations by the…
Video: Malaysia confirm debris is from missing MH370
Part of the aircraft wing found on Reunion Island is from the missing MH370 plane, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib…
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Meet the Turkish couple who spent their wedding day feeding 4,000 Syrian refugees [Images Inc…]
The couple who tied the knot in the Turkish province of Kilis in the Syrian border and invited 4,000…
Employer offers SL maid for sale online in KSA
A Saudi employer offered his Sri Lankan housemaid for sale for SR25, 000 (Dh25,00) in an advertisement he published…
Nigeria Army rescues 178 people from Boko Haram
The Nigerian military says it has rescued 178 people from the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in northern Borno…