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Colombo, 22 August 2025 — In a landmark moment for Sri Lankan justice and accountability, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered negotiators to resume talks aimed at securing the release of all remaining hostages...

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said Sri Lanka has an “opportunity to break from the past,” urging...

Sri Lanka’s debt office sold an additional Rs7.85 billion in Treasury bills on tap following this week’s auction, bringing the...

Sri Lanka’s postal network remained severely disrupted as an indefinite strike by roughly 17,000 workers entered its fifth day. The...

Auckland Council has opened public feedback on a draft plan to allow more housing around town centres and public-transport corridors,...

Hurricane Erin moved farther into the Atlantic overnight, reducing direct wind impacts along the U.S. East Coast but prolonging dangerous...

Fonterra has agreed to sell its consumer business to France’s Lactalis Group for US$2.2 billion, marking one of the most...

New Zealand has unveiled a NZ$2.7 billion plan to refresh its defence air fleet, including five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters...

In a move designed to address long-standing skill shortages, Immigration New Zealand has expanded its Green List, adding ten high-demand...

Effective yesterday, August 18, 2025, a significant update to New Zealand's immigration policy has come into effect with the rise...

International Research Vessel "Oceanus Explorer" – August 19, 2025 – An international team of marine researchers aboard the research vessel...

International Space Station – August 19, 2025 – The crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is currently engaged in...

Kandy, Sri Lanka – August 19, 2025 – The vibrant city of Kandy is currently playing host to the annual...

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka – August 19, 2025 – A large-scale and historically significant project is currently underway in Anuradhapura, the...

Colombo, Sri Lanka – August 19, 2025 – The bustling city of Colombo has officially launched an ambitious "Green Mobility...

Wellington, New Zealand – August 19, 2025 – A contentious debate is raging across New Zealand regarding a government proposal...

Queenstown, New Zealand – August 19, 2025 – Ski enthusiasts across New Zealand's South Island are celebrating an unexpected and...

Auckland, New Zealand – August 19, 2025 – The iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge is set to undergo a significant seismic...

The government has been busy on the policy front, with several new announcements aimed at tackling a range of issues...

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