Elon Musk loses legal battle against ChatGPT maker OpenAI
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership after a U.S. jury ruled against his claims in a California federal court. The case centered on allegations that OpenAI had strayed from its original nonprofit mission…
Transport disrupted across Kenya amid strike over fuel prices
One of many African countries dependent on fuel imports from the Gulf, Kenya has been heavily hit by Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil normally passes. Last week, the Kenyan…
Foreign Ministry launches revamped website and a common platform for overseas missions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has launched a revamped official website along with a new common digital platform for Sri Lanka’s diplomatic missions abroad as part of the government’s digital transformation initiative. The new platform was…
Shakira awarded £50 million refund after acquittal in Spanish tax case
Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud and will receive more than £50m from the Spanish government after a legal battle lasting nearly five years. The Madrid-based Audiencia Nacional, Spain’s high court, said tax authorities had failed to prove that…
Instructions issued to use yellow flags instead of Buddhist flags to direct crowds at Dansals
A circular has been issued instructing Dansal organisers not to use Buddhist flags to direct the public to Vesak Dansals, advising that yellow flags be used instead, Buddhist Affairs Commissioner (Development) Asela Madhusankha said on Monday (18). Speaking during a…
Mahinda Rajapaksa pays tribute to war heroes on Victory Day
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa paid tribute to Sri Lanka’s war heroes on Victory Day, saying the country regained peace through “strong leadership, brave military commanders and the sacrifices of courageous soldiers.” In a message marking May 18, Rajapaksa said a…
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay marks Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day with message of solidarity
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on the occasion of Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, pledging continued support for their rights. In a post on X, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief…
Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore warns against visa overstaying
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore has warned Sri Lankan nationals residing in Singapore that overstaying beyond the validity period of their visas or immigration passes is a serious offence under Singaporean law. In a notice issued on…
Two arrested in Wellawatte with illegal cigarettes worth over Rs. 2 million
Two individuals were arrested in Wellawatte on Saturday (16) with a stock of illegal cigarettes valued at more than Rs. 2 million during a joint operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Army Military Intelligence Unit and the Special Task…
Two men arrested over theft of over 1,000 metres of telephone cable in Hatton
Police have arrested two suspects, aged 51 and 28, in connection with the theft of more than 1,000 metres of telephone cables in the Hatton Police Division. The suspects were taken into custody by officers attached to the Hatton Police…