Australia Enforces Strict Penalties for Nazi Salute and Hate Symbols
Australia has introduced new amendments mandating strict jail terms for performing the Nazi salute and displaying hate symbols, marking the toughest hate crime laws in the country’s history. The new legislation, passed on Thursday, enforces mandatory prison sentences ranging from one to six years for hate-related offences and terrorism activities. Under the amendments, individuals caught […]
Republican Senator Rand Paul Rejects Trump’s Gaza Proposal
Senator Rand Paul has rejected former President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, arguing that the U.S. should not get involved in another occupation. “The pursuit for peace should be that of the Israelis and the Palestinians,” Paul wrote on X, adding, “I thought we voted for America First.” He warned against sending […]
China, UK, Germany and Multiple Nations Reject Trump’s Gaza Proposal
In a significant international development, several countries across Europe and the Middle East have publicly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. Here’s how the opposition breaks down: Europe: France, United Kingdom, Germany Middle East: Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates Details of the Rejections Europe’s Stance: Middle East’s […]
US Illegal Immigrants Deportation Has Started
The U.S. military has begun deporting individuals who entered the country illegally, with the first flight landing at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Tuesday evening, according to a U.S. official. This marks a shift in immigration enforcement, as the naval base has primarily been used for detaining foreign nationals linked to security concerns. President Donald Trump […]
USAID Funding Freeze Hits Sri Lanka: Signs of Reduced Foreign Interference?
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order halting all USAID-funded projects for a 90-day review, leaving Sri Lankan NGOs and government programs in disarray. The funding freeze, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has put thousands of jobs at risk and disrupted crucial initiatives. USAID is Sri Lanka’s largest donor, funding […]
President Highlights Vision for Sri Lanka’s Future on 77th Independence Day
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the nation at the 77th National Independence Day celebrations, emphasized the importance of looking ahead to a united and prosperous Sri Lanka. He stated that independence is not just about political freedom but about achieving economic and social progress for all citizens. Reflecting on history, he paid tribute to the […]
Japan Grants Million Yen to Improve Sri Lanka’s Waste Management
Japan has extended a 300 million Yen (approx. LKR 565 million) grant to Sri Lanka under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative to enhance waste management infrastructure. The agreement was signed today at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo by Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sayama (Ikuina) Akiko, and Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry Secretary, Mahinda Siriwardana, […]
Sri Lanka Resumes Construction of Cancer Hospital, Targeting 2026 Completion
Sri Lanka is set to expand its cancer treatment infrastructure with the resumption of construction on the Karapitiya Trail Cancer Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility designed to serve the country’s Southern Province and neighboring regions. Led by the non-profit Colours of Courage Trust (COC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Sri Lanka Army, […]
New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Holds First Call with Israeli PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held his first conversation with the newly appointed US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. According to a statement from the State Department, Rubio reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Israel, a key priority of President Donald Trump’s administration. During the call, Rubio congratulated Netanyahu on Israel’s recent successes against […]
Donald Trump to Sign 200+ Executive Orders on First Day
Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, is poised to make history on his first day in office by signing over 200 executive actions. This unprecedented move is set to address a wide array of policy priorities, signaling a dramatic shift in federal governance. Border Security Overhaul One of Trump’s first actions will be […]
