Influenza or “the flue” all-time low in Australia
By: Nalin Jayetileke
Next to the common cold, influenza or "the flu" has been reported as the most familiar respiratory infection in the world. In...
France, Sri Lanka welcome multifaceted cooperation
The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, Eric Lavertu paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister, Prof. G. L. Peiris at the Foreign Ministry.
During...
BBC-Princess Latifa urges UK police to reopen sister’s kidnap case
BBC News- Princess Latifa, the captive daughter of Dubai's ruler, has appealed to UK police to re-investigate the kidnap of her older sister from...
Family fun at Shangri-La in Europe, Oman and Mauritius
Shangri-La in Europe, Oman and Mauritius turn vacations into placations with special children’s amenities, themed celebrations and special family packages. Even the youngest guests...
US will stick to August 31 deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan, Joe Biden says
S President Joe Biden has confirmed America's remaining troops in Afghanistan are on track to leave in a week, ending their 20-year presence in...
Early detection, treatment behind lower rate of mortality from rare AstraZeneca-related clots
ABC News report : The mortality rate from a rare blood-clotting disorder linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is nearly a fifth of what experts...
Australia equals hottest day on record at 50.7C
BBC News- Australia has equalled its hottest day on record after a remote coastal town reported temperatures of 50.7C (123.26F).
The temperature in Onslow, Western...
BBC News: India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge
BBC Nes-India's capital Delhi has announced a week-long lockdown after a record spike in cases overwhelmed the city's healthcare system.
Government offices and essential services,...
Outbreaks emerge across Australia in ‘new phase’ of pandemic
BBC News- Australian leaders will hold an emergency meeting on Monday after a spike in Covid infections.
An outbreak in Sydney linked to the highly...
Last US military flight departs ending America’s longest war
By: Nalin Jayetileke.
According to the BBC reports this morning, the last C17 aircraft has taken off with the US ambassador onboard after midnight local...