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FAA bans US commercial flights in Venezuela airspace over “ongoing military activity” ahead of explosions in Caracas

FAA bans US commercial flights in Venezuela airspace over “ongoing military activity” ahead of explosions in Caracas

Trump ordered strikes inside Venezuela, including military facilities: US media

Multiple explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital Caracas early on Saturday (Jan 3) and columns of black smoke and aircraft could be seen, according to Reuters witnesses and images circulating on social media. MORE..

Sri Lanka records strong economic performance in 2025 despite cyclone impact

Despite the severe impact of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, Sri Lanka recorded a notable economic recovery in 2025, marking a significant turnaround following the country’s recent economic crisis. MORE..

Venezuela’s president declares state of emergency after US ‘attack’

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has declared a state of emergency and the government has called for “mobilisation” of the population after US “attack”. MORE..

Foreign national killed after being struck by Jeep in Weligama

A 42-year-old Slovakian national has died following a road accident on the Weligama coastal road last night (02), police said. MORE..

Column of smoke seen, loud noises heard in Venezuelan capital

Airplanes and loud noises could be heard and a column of smoke was visible in Caracas early on Saturday, Reuters witnesses said, while power was out in the south of the Venezuelan capital, near a major military base. MORE..

Suspect arrested for illegal sale of rented motorcycles in Ratnapura

Balangoda Police have arrested a suspect in the Sannasgama area in Ratnapura for allegedly operating a fraudulent racket involving the illegal sale of motorcycles obtained on a rental basis. MORE..

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WATCH: Nepal’s Buddha Air flight with 51 onboard skids off runway during landing

A Buddha Air flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur skidded off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal’s Jhapa district late on Friday night. MORE..

Zelenskyy names Ukraine’s head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the U.S. leads a diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old invasion. MORE..

Sri Lanka stands with Switzerland after tragic fire in ski resort bar – FM

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has expressed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Switzerland following a tragic fire in the resort town of Crans-Montana, which killed around 40 people and injured 100 others, many seriously. MORE..

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Wolf moon lights up the sky this weekend as final supermoon until late 2026

Wolf moon lights up the sky this weekend as final supermoon until late 2026

China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller

China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller

France plans social media ban for children under 15

France plans social media ban for children under 15

China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids

China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids

Entertainment

Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide

Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide

Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist

Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist

MTV shuts down remaining music channels worldwide after 44 years on air

MTV shuts down remaining music channels worldwide after 44 years on air

“Zootopia 2” breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film

“Zootopia 2” breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film

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Retiring Khawaja criticises ‘racial stereotypes’

Retiring Khawaja criticises ‘racial stereotypes’

Australia names spin-heavy squad for T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India

Sri Lanka squad for U19 Cricket World Cup announced

Anthony Joshua released from hospital following car accident

Pakistan tour profit to be donated to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program – SLC