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January 20, 2025 11:53 AM
In Sri Lanka, rains have wreaked havoc in several provinces due to continued downpours. The Meteorology Department has forecast that rainy conditions will persist for the next 24 hours, affecting the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces. Heavy showers, reaching up to...
January 20, 2025 11:44 AM
The United Arab Emirates has initiated the largest phase of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, dispatching 20 trucks carrying over 200 tonnes of essential aid to Gaza. The operation, launched under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, coincides with a humanitarian truce that e...
January 20, 2025 1:51 PM
India and Sri Lanka have finalised the price per unit for energy from the Sampur solar power plant to further strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed in a public meeting yesterday that the price of 5.97 US cents per ki...
January 20, 2025 1:54 PM
The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will begin today at Davos in Switzerland. During the five-day event, India's model of inclusive growth and digital revolution will be highlighted. The Indian delegation will be spearheaded by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw al...
January 20, 2025 1:53 PM
Three Israeli women held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023, were released yesterday in Gaza as part of a new ceasefire agreement. Romi Gonen, 24, Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and British-Israeli national Emily Damari, 28, were transferred to Israeli authorities via the Red Cross after nearly 16 mont...
January 19, 2025 9:19 PM
The United Nations has said that trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered Gaza after a truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect. Efforts are also underway for the release of hostages. A team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was on its way to collect from Ham...
January 19, 2025 6:22 PM
Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the popular app takes effect. The newly enacted US law prohibiting the use of the platform came into effect today, a day before the inauguration of President-elect Do...
January 19, 2025 5:59 PM
A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has commenced after a three-hour delay, facilitating a critical step toward de-escalation in the ongoing conflict. Mediator Qatar today confirmed the start of the truce. Israel has confirmed receiving from Hamas the names of the three captiv...
January 19, 2025 12:21 PM
In South Korea, a court issued a warrant today to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for an extended period over his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3. The Seoul Western District Court approved the arrest warrant after a lengthy deliberation, citing concerns that Yoon coul...
January 19, 2025 8:50 AM
In Nigeria, 77 people were killed and many injured in northern Nigeria when a petrol tanker truck overturned, spilling fuel that exploded. The tanker overturned and spilled its contents in the Suleja area of North Central Niger state, yesterday. It exploded moments after people rushed to collect fue...
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