From Strongman to Cellmate: Venezuelan President Maduro’s NYC Arrival
In a stunning global development, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by U.S. forces during an overnight military raid on January 3. The operation, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, has culminated in their arrival in New…
Crowd roars in standing ovation for Bondi hero Ahmad at sold-out Ashes Test in Sydney
A sold-out SCG crowd roared as Ahmed al-Ahmed, his arm in sling and his hand on his heart, walked onto the pitch just before play began of the final Test of the Ashes series. The Syrian-born father of two helped…
“I don’t intend to hang on”: Jayasuriya’s final push for World Cup glory
Sanath Jayasuriya has hinted that the upcoming T20 World Cup could mark the final phase of his tenure as Sri Lanka’s head coach, even as Sri Lanka Cricket has indicated it is open to continuing with him beyond the tournament….
Bangladesh to halt IPL broadcast, requests World Cup matches be shifted
Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has strongly criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after it instructed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League squad. In…
Trump releases photo of Venezuelan President Maduro in custody
US President Donald Trump has just released the first photograph of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in US custody in a post on his social network Truth Social. The post Trump releases photo of Venezuelan President Maduro in custody appeared…
Supporting militarisation: ITAK asks Shritharan to resign from Constitutional Council
Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has asked its MP Sivagnanam Shritharan to step down from the Constitutional Council following controversy over his support for the appointment of an army officer as Auditor General, party General Secretary M. A. Sumanthiran said….
Water Supply Restored After Repairs to Ambatale Pipeline
Water supply has been fully restored following the completion of repairs to the main transmission pipeline from Ambatale, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said. The disruption was caused by a sudden breakdown in the Ambatale main pipeline, which…
US capture of Venezuela President: 7 key updates
7 key updates on the developing Venezuela-U.S. situation, based on verified reporting 1. The United States carried out a large-scale military strike inside Venezuela early Jan. 3, with explosions reported in Caracas and other strategic locations. U.S. officials said the…
“FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026” international gem and jewellery exhibition kicks off
The international gem and jewellery exhibition, “FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026”, was officially inaugurated today (03) at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo, under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development Sunil Handunnetti and Minister of Foreign Affairs,…
Water cut in several areas: Update on restoration work
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that the disrupted water supply to several areas, including Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia, is expected to be restored by around midnight today. NWSDB Chairman Chandana Bandara said repair work is currently…