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East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Port of Colombo Bolstered with Three New Ship-to-Shore (STS) Cranes from China

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February 7, 2024

In a significant development, the East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Port of Colombo has recently welcomed three cutting-edge Ship-to-Shore

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Sri Lankan Court Releases Six Indian Fishermen Arrested for Poaching

CeylonWire

February 7, 2024

On Tuesday, a Sri Lankan court released six Indian fishermen who had been arrested on January 22 for alleged poaching

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King Charles III Diagnosed with Cancer; Postpones Public Engagements for Treatment

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February 6, 2024

Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, prompting him

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US Launches Massive Airstrikes Targeting Iran-Linked Sites in Syria and Iraq

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February 3, 2024

In a significant escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, US forces carried out strikes on 85 individual targets across

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UN Human Rights Office Warns of Far-Reaching Negative Implications for Human Rights in Sri Lanka’s New Online Safety Act

CeylonWire

February 3, 2024

The UN Human Rights Office, in a statement released on Friday (2), expressed deep concern regarding Sri Lanka’s recently enacted

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Four New Heads of Mission Presented Letters of Credence to the President

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February 2, 2024

A newly appointed High Commissioner and three Ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented Letters of Credence to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at

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Sri Lanka and Australia Sign Subsidiary Arrangements to Boost Governance and Market Systems Development

CeylonWire

February 1, 2024

In a significant collaboration, Sri Lanka and Australia have signed two subsidiary arrangements aimed at strengthening governance and expanding cooperation

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IMF Upgrades Asia’s 2024 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites Improved Soft Landing Prospects

CeylonWire

February 1, 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) anticipates a prosperous year for Asia in 2024, with the region maintaining momentum and contributing

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Sultan Ibrahim Sworn in as Malaysia’s New King Under Unique Rotational Monarchy System

CeylonWire

January 31, 2024

Sultan Ibrahim, the affluent and outspoken ruler of Malaysia’s southern Johor state, was sworn in as the country’s new king

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Surge in Ship Activity at the Port of Colombo Amidst Red Sea Tensions

CeylonWire

January 31, 2024

The Port of Colombo has witnessed a remarkable surge in activity, with more than 330 ships docking in the past