Trump’s proposed US$70,000 work training fee could drive foreign students away, warn US educatorsAmerican educators have warned that a Trump administration proposal to charge universities US$70,000 for each international student seeking work experience could discourage foreign students from pursuing higher education in the United States.Oct 27, 202608:41 PMSri Lanka needs a new approach to microfinance, says AI ResearcherSri Lanka should explore a community-owned microfinance system that places borrower protection at the centre of lending, with artificial intelligence used to support financial services rather than make decisions about borrowers, according to a proposal by an academic specialising in generative AI.Oct 27, 202608:14 PMThousands evacuate India's eastern coast ahead of Cyclone ArnabThousands of people were evacuated along India's eastern coast, and some train services cancelled, authorities said on Tuesday, one day before a severe cyclone was scheduled to make landfall, bringing gusting winds and heavy rain.Oct 27, 202604:53 PMThousands evacuate India's eastern coast ahead of Cyclone ArnabThousands of people were evacuated along India's eastern coast, and some train services cancelled, authorities said on Tuesday, one day before a severe cyclone was scheduled to make landfall, bringing gusting winds and heavy rain.Oct 27, 202604:53 PMUSS Canberra departs Colombo Port after two-day visitThe United States Navy ship USS Canberra (LCS-30) departed the Port of Colombo today (27), following a replenishment visit to Sri Lanka.Oct 27, 202603:56 PMUSS Canberra departs Colombo Port after two-day visitThe United States Navy ship USS Canberra (LCS-30) departed the Port of Colombo today (27), following a replenishment visit to Sri Lanka.Oct 27, 202603:56 PMSri Lanka participates in Fourth Liangzhu Forum in ChinaThe Fourth Liangzhu Forum, an international gathering focused on cultural heritage and dialogue among civilizations, was held in Hangzhou, China, from October 18 to 20, bringing together participants from different countries to discuss the preservation of cultural...Oct 27, 202603:03 PMSri Lanka participates in Fourth Liangzhu Forum in ChinaThe Fourth Liangzhu Forum, an international gathering focused on cultural heritage and dialogue among civilizations, was held in Hangzhou, China, from October 18 to 20, bringing together participants from different countries to discuss the preservation of cultural...Oct 27, 202603:03 PM'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the yearAmericans have gone all in on "maxxing", making it the 2026 Word of the Year for Dictionary.com.Oct 27, 202601:41 PM'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the yearAmericans have gone all in on "maxxing", making it the 2026 Word of the Year for Dictionary.com.Oct 27, 202601:41 PMPope fit enough to make Latin America trip next month, Vatican saysPope Leo's trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru will go ahead, the Vatican said on Monday, indicating that Leo's recovery from lung cancer surgery was on track and that he was fit enough to make the November 6-17 journey.Oct 27, 202611:52 AMPope fit enough to make Latin America trip next month, Vatican saysPope Leo's trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru will go ahead, the Vatican said on Monday, indicating that Leo's recovery from lung cancer surgery was on track and that he was fit enough to make the November 6-17 journey.Oct 27, 202611:52 AMDubai plans world's longest 24-karat gold walkway by end of 2026Dubai is set to add another attraction to its list of tourist experiences, with plans to open a walkway made of 24-karat gold before the end of 2026.Oct 26, 202609:03 PMDubai plans world's longest 24-karat gold walkway by end of 2026Dubai is set to add another attraction to its list of tourist experiences, with plans to open a walkway made of 24-karat gold before the end of 2026.Oct 26, 202609:03 PMSri Lanka and China discuss expanding Buddhist and cultural cooperationA meeting was held between Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E. Wei Huaxiang and Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi to discuss strengthening ties between the two countries.Oct 26, 202607:39 PMSri Lanka and China discuss expanding Buddhist and cultural cooperationA meeting was held between Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E. Wei Huaxiang and Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi to discuss strengthening ties between the two countries.Oct 26, 202607:39 PMRapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rallyRapper Nicki Minaj said US President Donald Trump has "changed the energy of the country" as she joined him at a Michigan rally to stump for Republicans ahead of the nationwide midterm elections.Oct 26, 202604:46 PMRapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rallyRapper Nicki Minaj said US President Donald Trump has "changed the energy of the country" as she joined him at a Michigan rally to stump for Republicans ahead of the nationwide midterm elections.Oct 26, 202604:46 PMTrump adds Norway to vulgar list of countries, citing Nobel snubUS President Donald Trump on Sunday escalated his invective against Norway, calling it a "shit house country" and saying Norwegian immigrants are not welcome in the United States because the Nobel committee, based in the capital Oslo, has not awarded him a Peace Prize.Oct 26, 202609:37 AMTrump adds Norway to vulgar list of countries, citing Nobel snubUS President Donald Trump on Sunday escalated his invective against Norway, calling it a "shit house country" and saying Norwegian immigrants are not welcome in the United States because the Nobel committee, based in the capital Oslo, has not awarded him a Peace Prize.Oct 26, 202609:37 AMSydney's new international airport opens to passengersSydney's new A$5.6 billion ($3.94 billion) airport opened to passengers on Sunday after more than a decade of planning, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said was a milestone for the country's most populous city.Oct 25, 202609:52 AMSydney's new international airport opens to passengersSydney's new A$5.6 billion ($3.94 billion) airport opened to passengers on Sunday after more than a decade of planning, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said was a milestone for the country's most populous city.Oct 25, 202609:52 AMIran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials sayTehran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel attack Iran again, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters.Oct 23, 202610:58 PMIran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials sayTehran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel attack Iran again, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters.Oct 23, 202610:58 PM11 suspects arrested as Navy seizes 2,400kg of Kendu leaves off UdappuwaThe Sri Lanka Navy and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard have seized two Indian dhows during a special surveillance operation off the coast of Udappuwa, Puttalam, in connection with a suspected attempt to smuggle a consignment of Kendu leaves into Sri Lankan waters.Oct 22, 202606:08 AM11 suspects arrested as Navy seizes 2,400kg of Kendu leaves off UdappuwaThe Sri Lanka Navy and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard have seized two Indian dhows during a special surveillance operation off the coast of Udappuwa, Puttalam, in connection with a suspected attempt to smuggle a consignment of Kendu leaves into Sri Lankan waters.Oct 22, 202606:08 AMMissing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years onA German submarine that went missing during World War Two after being damaged by the Royal Navy has been discovered 82 years on.Oct 21, 202603:01 PMMissing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years onA German submarine that went missing during World War Two after being damaged by the Royal Navy has been discovered 82 years on.Oct 21, 202603:01 PMSLPP to launch island-wide grassroots meetings next week, says Namal The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will commence a series of grassroots meetings across the country from next week, the party’s National Organiser, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has announced.Oct 21, 202602:45 PMSLPP to launch island-wide grassroots meetings next week, says Namal The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will commence a series of grassroots meetings across the country from next week, the party’s National Organiser, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has announced.Oct 21, 202602:45 PMPakistan arrests man hunted by US over $126m postage fraud casePakistan's cybercrime agency has arrested a man accused of running a counterfeit operation that caused $126 million (£94m) in losses to the US Postal service.Oct 21, 202601:22 PMPakistan arrests man hunted by US over $126m postage fraud casePakistan's cybercrime agency has arrested a man accused of running a counterfeit operation that caused $126 million (£94m) in losses to the US Postal service.Oct 21, 202601:22 PMPrince Harry says he wants to reconcile with familyPrince Harry has said he hoped to reconcile with King Charles and the rest of his family with whom he fell out when he moved to the United States six years ago.Oct 21, 202610:29 AMPrince Harry says he wants to reconcile with familyPrince Harry has said he hoped to reconcile with King Charles and the rest of his family with whom he fell out when he moved to the United States six years ago.Oct 21, 202610:29 AMIndia's Jio IPO opens for public bids in record $3.2 billion salePublic bidding for the $3.2 billion IPO of Jio Platforms (JIOP.NS), opens new tab opens on Wednesday, testing the appetite for India's largest share sale to date and the first from billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance conglomerate in two decades.Oct 21, 202610:25 AMIndia's Jio IPO opens for public bids in record $3.2 billion salePublic bidding for the $3.2 billion IPO of Jio Platforms (JIOP.NS), opens new tab opens on Wednesday, testing the appetite for India's largest share sale to date and the first from billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance conglomerate in two decades.Oct 21, 202610:25 AMNavy’s maritime security operations generate USD 3.32 million in foreign exchangeThe Sri Lanka Navy’s Onboard Security Team (OBST) support operations have generated approximately USD 3.32 million in foreign exchange earnings in the past year. Oct 21, 202610:08 AMNavy’s maritime security operations generate USD 3.32 million in foreign exchangeThe Sri Lanka Navy’s Onboard Security Team (OBST) support operations have generated approximately USD 3.32 million in foreign exchange earnings in the past year. Oct 21, 202610:08 AM
