John Lee elected as Hong Kong’s next chief executive
(FASTNEWS | HONG KONG) - A Hong Kong committee stacked with pro-Beijing loyalists has elected an official who oversaw a crackdown ... Read More
MS Dhoni is still the best captain in IPL: Harbhajan Singh
(FASTNEWS | INDIA) - Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels that MS Dhoni is still the best captain in the IPL, ... Read More
Six Indian nationals arrested after failed attempt to cross into the US
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Six Indian nationals were rescued last month by American law enforcement from a sinking boat on a ... Read More
France’s Macron sworn in for second term as president
(FASTNEWS | FRANCE) - Emmanuel Macron has been sworn in for his second term as France’s president at a ceremony at ... Read More
Private bus owners to withdraw from services tomorrow
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Private Bus Owners’ Association has decided to withdraw from transport services across the island tomorrow (May ... Read More
Siyambalapitiya re-elected as Deputy Speaker of Parliament
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - MP Ranjith Siyambalapitiya was re-elected as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament today (May 05). (more…) Read More
Entry roads to parliament closed for two days
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Several roads near the Parliament Complex will remain closed off to the general public today (May 05) ... Read More
Railway trade unions to commence 24-hour strike
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Railway Trade Union Alliance has decided to commence a 24-hour one-day strike at midnight today(5). (more…) Read More
Sri Lanka name 18-man squad for Bangladesh test series
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka’s star opener Dimuth Karunaratne will lead a relatively inexperienced side during their two-match Test series ... Read More
IPL 2022: Punjab defeat Gujarat by 8 wickets
(FASTNEWS | INDIA) - Punjab Kings became the second team to hand Gujarat Titans a loss when they defeated the Hardik ... Read More
India maintain top spot in latest ICC Men’s T20I team rankings
(FASTNEWS | INDIA) - India have further cemented their position at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings following ... Read More
Russia pounds Donetsk, Luhansk; at least 21 killed
(FASTNEWS | UKRAINE) - Russian attacks in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region have killed at least 21 civilians and injured 27, the ... Read More
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards east
(FASTNEWS | NORTH KOREA) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, just a week after ... Read More
EU chief proposes ‘complete import ban on all Russian oil’ within six months
(FASTNEWS | EUROPE) - European Union countries will stop importing Russian oil and refined products, the head of the bloc's executive ... Read More
All fuel bowser drivers urged to report to work
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Ceylon Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association informed that the distribution of fuel has already begun. (more…) Read More