India slams Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment
India has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump after he amplified remarks describing India as a “hellhole” in a repost linked to the US birthright citizenship debate. Responding to the controversy, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the comments were…
Watch: Powerful moment as Walk for Peace reaches Kandy mosque
A powerful moment of unity unfolded in Kandy as the ongoing “Walk for Peace” reached a mosque in the city during its seven-day journey across Sri Lanka. A large and diverse crowd, representing different races, religions, and ethnic communities, gathered…
IN–SLN DIVEX 2026 underway in Colombo
The fourth India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026), currently underway in Colombo, is reinforcing maritime cooperation and professional ties between the two countries. The exercise, involving the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy, focus on complex underwater operations, including…
US forces board another Iran-linked vessel in tit-for-tat series of ship interdictions
US forces boarded another “stateless” vessel linked to Iran, the US military said Thursday. The tanker was interdicted in the Indian Ocean — far from the hotly contested Strait of Hormuz — in the latest seizure that is part of…
Migrant worker remittances rise 26.5% in first quarter : SLBFE
Remittances from migrant workers rose by 26.5% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment said, citing Central Bank data. A total of $2.294 billion was received between…
ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial. The judges on Thursday said there were “substantial grounds” to believe…
COPF approves Port City duty-free rule changes, amendments to labour law exemptions
The Committee on Public Finance has approved regulations published under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021, according to an official Parliament statement. The regulations were issued via Gazette No. 2475/28 dated Feb. 13, 2026, and…
Foreign job opportunities for retiring naval personnel reviewed
Progress on facilitating foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy personnel in the shipping and marine sector was reviewed at a meeting held on Wednesday (22). The discussion was held at at the Office of the Deputy Minister of…
“We are not aware”: SLC responds to reports of ExCo resignation request
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says it is unaware of any move by the government to request the resignation of its Executive Committee (ExCo) members, including President Shammi Silva. “We have also seen some reports in the media. But we have…
Applications open for US Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that applications are now open for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards. According to the US Embassy, the scholarship is offered for Sri Lankan academics, artists, and professionals to pursue post‑doctoral research, teaching,…