Sri Lanka Inks UK Final Debt Restructure Agreements
Sri Lanka has taken another significant step in its path toward economic recovery by signing final debt restructuring agreements with...
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7. 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage, Raises Climate Concerns
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the Drake Passage on August 22, 2025, located between South America and Antarctica. Striking at...
Sri Lanka’s Postal Strike Called Off After Breakthrough Agreement
COLOMBO – The nationwide postal strike that crippled services across Sri Lanka for several days has officially been called off,...
Wanindu Hasaranga Sidelined from Zimbabwe Tour, Raises Concerns Ahead of Asia Cup
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka's formidable leg-spin all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, has been officially ruled out of the upcoming two-match One-Day International...
Brother of Florida Crash Driver Arrested and Facing Deportation in the U.S.
By Lions Roar Aotearoa News Desk | August 23, 2025 The United States immigration authorities have arrested Harneet Singh, the...
Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Arrest: Accountability or Political Vendetta?
The dramatic arrest of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, now being held at the Prisons Hospital under medical supervision,...
Historic Arrest Shakes Sri Lankan Political Landscape
Colombo, 22 August 2025 — In a landmark moment for Sri Lankan justice and accountability, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was...
Israel signals renewed Gaza ceasefire talks while planning Gaza City push
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered negotiators to resume talks aimed at securing the release of all remaining hostages...
UN rights chief: ‘Opportunity to break from past’ in Sri Lanka
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said Sri Lanka has an “opportunity to break from the past,” urging...
Debt office taps Rs7.85 bn in extra T-bills after auction
Sri Lanka’s debt office sold an additional Rs7.85 billion in Treasury bills on tap following this week’s auction, bringing the...
Nationwide postal strike enters fifth day, mail services paralysed
Sri Lanka’s postal network remained severely disrupted as an indefinite strike by roughly 17,000 workers entered its fifth day. The...
Auckland proposes more homes near town centres and transport
Auckland Council has opened public feedback on a draft plan to allow more housing around town centres and public-transport corridors,...
Hurricane Erin pulls away from U.S.; coastal flooding peaks
Hurricane Erin moved farther into the Atlantic overnight, reducing direct wind impacts along the U.S. East Coast but prolonging dangerous...
Fonterra to sell consumer brands to Lactalis for US$2.2 billion
Fonterra has agreed to sell its consumer business to France’s Lactalis Group for US$2.2 billion, marking one of the most...
Wellington green-lights NZ$2.7b defence airfleet upgrade
New Zealand has unveiled a NZ$2.7 billion plan to refresh its defence air fleet, including five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters...
New Zealand Opens Door to Residence for Skilled Trades with Expanded Green List
In a move designed to address long-standing skill shortages, Immigration New Zealand has expanded its Green List, adding ten high-demand...
New Zealand immigration increases the median wage to NZD 33.56 per hour effectively from 18th August 2025.
Effective yesterday, August 18, 2025, a significant update to New Zealand's immigration policy has come into effect with the rise...
Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Ecosystem in the Atlantic Abyss
International Research Vessel "Oceanus Explorer" – August 19, 2025 – An international team of marine researchers aboard the research vessel...
International Space Station Crew Experiments with Advanced Crop Cultivation Techniques
International Space Station – August 19, 2025 – The crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is currently engaged in...
Sri Lanka National Arts Festival Celebrates Cultural Diversity in Kandy
Kandy, Sri Lanka – August 19, 2025 – The vibrant city of Kandy is currently playing host to the annual...
