Estonia and Lithuania Urge NATO to Safeguard Baltic Sea Infrastructure
Estonia and Lithuania have called on NATO to enhance maritime security following damage to the EstLink 2 undersea cable connecting Estonia and Finland. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal urged NATO to deploy a “deterrence fleet” to bolster regional security. The incident follows the severing of a communications cable between Lithuania and Sweden in the Baltic […]
Sri Lanka Celebrates Milestone of Two Million Tourists in 2024
Sri Lanka welcomed its two millionth international visitor of 2024 yesterday (December 26), marking a significant milestone for the country’s tourism sector. Deputy Tourism Minister, Professor Ruwan Ranasinghe, announced that a special ceremony was organized by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake to celebrate the occasion. […]
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Energy Pledges Affordable Energy Solutions and Focus on Renewables
Sri Lanka, burdened with the highest energy costs in the region, is set to undergo a transformation in its energy sector under the leadership of the new government. Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody, has emphasized the government’s commitment to making energy more affordable while paving the way for renewable energy development. Speaking at a […]
Chaos in Mozambique: Deadly prison riot
A violent prison riot in Mozambique’s capital claimed 33 lives and injured 15, with 1,534 inmates escaping on Wednesday. General Commander Bernardino Rafael confirmed that police have so far recaptured 150 of the escapees.
Christmas in Gaza
Hundreds of people gathered at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark Christmas, even though the celebrations were subdued due to the ongoing war in Gaza. For the second year in a row, the usual festive decorations were absent, and the crowd was much smaller compared to the past years. In […]
Sri Lanka is set to recognize the right to access healthcare as a fundamental right
Sri Lanka is set to recognize the right to access healthcare as a fundamental right in its new Constitution, according to Minister Nalinda Jayathissa. This move will allow citizens to seek legal recourse if their healthcare rights are violated, marking a significant step towards strengthening social welfare in the country. The announcement was made at […]
Over 1,000 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Ukraine War, Says South Korea
Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed on Monday. This comes after Seoul’s intelligence agency informed lawmakers last week that at least 100 North Korean soldiers had died since joining the conflict in December. “Using various sources of […]
Greenland PM Rejects Trump’s Renewed Proposal to Buy Territory
US President-elect Donald Trump has reignited discussions about the United States acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns as a primary motivation. “From a national security and global freedom perspective, it is vital for the US to take ownership of Greenland,” Trump stated on TruthSocial. However, Greenland’s Prime Minister, Múte Egede, dismissed the idea outright, emphasizing […]
Putin to Meet Assad, Timing Unclear, Confirms Foreign Policy Advisor
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy advisor to the Kremlin. While the meeting has been confirmed, its exact timing remains uncertain. Ushakov emphasized that Russia continues to maintain diplomatic and military contact with Syria’s leadership. This ongoing engagement underscores Moscow’s role […]
President Leads Discussion on Sri Lanka’s Framework for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
A high-level discussion on the critical preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) was held today (23) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The meeting focused on preventing money laundering and countering terrorism financing (AML/CFT) and included participation from cabinet […]
