Biden sets to work on reversing Trump policies with executive orders
BBC News- US President Joe Biden has begun to undo some of Donald Trump's key policies, hours after being sworn in.
In his initial acts...
BBC-Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?
BBC News- Despite growing evidence to the contrary, Tanzania's government continues to downplay the impact of coronavirus on the country.
There is also speculation that President Magufuli...
BBC- Mars: Nasa’s Perseverance rover’s first 100 days in pictures
BBC News- Nasa's Perseverance rover is celebrating 100 Martian days (sols) since landing on Mars, where it is hunting for signs of past microbial life,...
NSW records 12 deaths with 1,431 new COVID-19 cases.
By: Nalin Jayetileke
According to the ABC News, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has stated that COVID-19 infections are expected to peak in the next two weeks...
Afghanistan: Taliban take 10th provincial capital as Ghazni falls
The Taliban have taken the strategically important city of Ghazni, the 10th provincial capital to fall to the militants in less than a week.
Afghan...
BBC- Singapore says ‘no truth’ to Kejriwal’s new variant claims
BBC News- Singapore's government has said there is "no truth" to an assertion by Delhi's chief minister that a new variant of the coronavirus has...
BBC- John Geddert: Ex-US Olympics coach found dead after sex assault charges
BBC News-A former US Olympics gymnastics coach has killed himself hours after he was charged with sexual assault and human trafficking, officials say.
The office...
BBC News- Land Rover hearse designed by Prince Philip unveiled
BBC News- Images of a modified Land Rover designed by the Duke of Edinburgh to carry his coffin have been revealed.
The duke, who died...
Norway takes up non-permanent member seat at the UN Security Council
On Monday, January 4, 2021, Norway took up a seat in the United Nations Security Council for the 2021-2022 term as a non-permanent member....
Vote on UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka postponed for today
The vote on the Core Group Resolution on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva has been postponed for today,...
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Top Defence officials Join Meeting on Jaffna Land Release
A high-level meeting was held yesterday (11 Nov) at the Parliament Complex to evaluate the progress of releasing privately owned lands in...
Digital Transformation and Smart Facilitation in Sri Lanka’s Trade Frontier
The Import Section of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Customs, recently hosted an awareness session “Customs Reimagined:...
Sri Lankan Business Leaders Explore Opportunities in Cambodia
A high-profile Sri Lankan business delegation, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and its Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council...