President Maduro and wife captured and removed from Venezuela, Trump confirms
Donald Trump has confirmed that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country along with his wife. MORE..
- Zelenskyy names Ukraine’s head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
- WATCH: Nepal’s Buddha Air flight with 51 onboard skids off runway during landing
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- Column of smoke seen, loud noises heard in Venezuelan capital
- Foreign national killed after being struck by Jeep in Weligama
- Venezuela’s president declares state of emergency after US ‘attack’
- Sri Lanka records strong economic performance in 2025 despite cyclone impact
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FAA bans US commercial flights in Venezuela airspace over “ongoing military activity” ahead of explosions in Caracas
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned U.S. commercial flights from operating in Venezuelan airspace, citing “ongoing military activity” and heightened safety risks. MORE..
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..
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..
14-year-old boy dies after alleged beating; father arrested
The Nooriya Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the alleged assault and murder of a 14-year-old boy, a resident of the Nooriya Estate within the Nooriya Police Division. MORE..
Water supply to several areas in Colombo disrupted due to pipeline breakdown
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to several areas in and around Colombo has been suspended today (03) following a sudden breakdown in the main transmission pipeline from Ambatale to Dehiwala. MORE..
Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico killing 2
A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum ‘s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded and leaving at least two people dead. MORE..
Detention order issued on main suspect in shooting incident near Mannar Court
The Mannar Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to detain and interrogate the main suspect for a period of 90 days in connection with last year’s shooting incident in front of the Mannar Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire
A fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort appears to have been caused by sparklers placed on bottles of champagne that came “too close to the ceiling”, authorities said. MORE..
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..
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
The new year is kicking off with a celestial feature: the Wolf Moon will light up the sky as the final supermoon visible until late 2026, astronomers say. MORE..
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
China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales. MORE..
France plans social media ban for children under 15
France plans social media ban for children under 15
France will make a fresh attempt to protect children from excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media access for children under 15 by next September, according to a draft law seen by AFP. MORE..
China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
China has proposed strict new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safeguards for children and prevent chatbots from offering advice that could lead to self-harm or violence. MORE..
Entertainment
Vijay’s last film Jana Nayagan clocks record advance sales, earns INR 150 mln worldwide
After a massive audio launch in Malaysia for his film Jana Nayagan, advance bookings have now begun for ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s upcoming political actioner. MORE..
Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist
Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist
Brian King Joseph, a violinist and finalist of season 13 of America’s Got Talent, is suing Will Smith, claiming he was fired for reporting an incident of sexual harassment. MORE..
MTV shuts down remaining music channels worldwide after 44 years on air
MTV shuts down remaining music channels worldwide after 44 years on air
MTV is set to shut down its remaining music-only channels worldwide, bringing an end to 44 years of round-the-clock music broadcasting and prompting an outpouring of nostalgia from viewers. MORE..
“Zootopia 2” breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film
“Zootopia 2” breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2” surpassed 2019’s “Frozen 2” to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said on Wednesday, marking a bright spot in a year when global box office continues to trail pre-pandemic levels. MORE..
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Sports
Retiring Khawaja criticises ‘racial stereotypes’
Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is still battling “racial stereotypes” as he announced his retirement from international cricket. MORE..
Australia names spin-heavy squad for T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India
Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad for the defending champions for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. MORE..
Sri Lanka squad for U19 Cricket World Cup announced
The 15-member Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has been announced. MORE..
Anthony Joshua released from hospital following car accident
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends. MORE..
Pakistan tour profit to be donated to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program – SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that it will dedicate the upcoming Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka to promoting the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program. MORE..
