International

November 23, 2024 1:25 PM November 23, 2024 1:25 PM

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs says, Local Government Elections to be held early next year

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath has said that the Local Government Elections will be held early next year. Minister Herath made the statement when speaking to the media in Kandy today. The minister said that based on the Supreme Court’s decisio...

November 23, 2024 12:09 PM November 23, 2024 12:09 PM

Japanese govt approves economic package of 250 billion dollars to boost consumer spending amid rising prices

The Japanese government has approved a comprehensive economic package worth about 250 billion dollars, as it seeks to shore up consumer spending amid rising prices. The package, adopted at an extraordinary Cabinet meeting yesterday, includes subsidies to mitigate the negative impact of higher...

November 23, 2024 12:01 PM November 23, 2024 12:01 PM

IMF announces staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka following completion of third review under 2.9 billion USD financing programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka following the completion of its third review under the 2.9 billion USD financing programme. Addressing a media briefing, senior mission chief of IMF Peter Breuer stressed that continued reform momentum is essent...

November 23, 2024 10:12 AM November 23, 2024 10:12 AM

President-elect Donald Trump nominates Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. Bessent, CEO of Key Square Group and a seasoned investor, will lead Trump's economic agenda, including tax cuts, addressing the federal deficit, and boosting U.S. energy dominance. Trump praised Bessen...

November 23, 2024 2:00 PM November 23, 2024 2:00 PM

USA: Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case postponed indefinitely

In the U.S., a judge has postponed sentencing in Donald Trump’s hush money case indefinitely, potentially until 2029, after his second presidential term. Judge Juan Merchan suggested he may dismiss the conviction, allowing Trump to assume office in January without legal complications. Trump w...

November 23, 2024 9:30 AM November 23, 2024 9:30 AM

Bangladesh: Sammilit Sanatani Jagran Jot organises massive rally; calls for minority rights & security

In Bangladesh, Sammilit Sanatani Jagran Jot organised a massive rally in Rangpur on Friday, calling for minority rights and security. The rally also pressed for the implementation of an 8-point demand including a speedy trial tribunal for cases involving the persecution of minorities, the enactment ...

November 23, 2024 8:58 AM November 23, 2024 8:58 AM

Russian President Putin announces plans to continue testing experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to continue testing an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, in combat conditions, despite international criticism. S Speaking at a defense conference, Yesterday, Putin dismissed U.S. claims th...

November 23, 2024 8:01 AM November 23, 2024 8:01 AM

NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks in Brussels on Nov 26

NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war. The meeting, requested by Kyiv, will take place at the ambassadorial level, the diplomatic sour...

November 22, 2024 10:24 PM November 22, 2024 10:24 PM

Continuity of exchange of conferring the title of honorary general to CoASs of India and Nepal is a welcome tradition: PM Oli

General Upendra Dwivedi of the Indian Army during his Five-day-long visit to Nepal called on Prime Minister of Nepal K.P. Sharma Oli and Defence Minister of Nepal Manbir Rai and discussed various aspects of unique and close bilateral defence cooperation between India and Nepal. PM Oli expressed happ...

November 22, 2024 9:20 PM November 22, 2024 9:20 PM

Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro, 36 others for alleged attempted coup

Brazil's Federal Police have formally indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for crimes including an attempted coup, participation in a criminal organization, and other related offences. The indictment followed an investigation into a violent insurrection after Bolsonaro lost ...