Derana–Signal Colombo International Kite Festival preparations underwayFinal preparations are underway for the Derana–Signal Colombo International Kite Festival, which is scheduled to take place on August 9 at Galle Face Green in Colombo.8h agoChinese university investigating girl's death in gene-editing trialA Chinese university is looking into reports that a gene-editing trial caused the death of a six-year-old girl, which was not disclosed in the published research, the school said on Sunday (Jul 26).9h agoThe decade that AI rewrote the rules of technologyThe last decade belonged to the cloud. The next decade belongs to intelligence. Jul 25, 202608:29 PMThe decade that AI rewrote the rules of technologyThe last decade belonged to the cloud. The next decade belongs to intelligence. Jul 25, 202608:29 PM “Farewell, Ceylon; together we continue the story across mountains and seas” – Chinese AmbassadorOp-Ed By Outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Qi ZhenhongJul 24, 202604:17 PM “Farewell, Ceylon; together we continue the story across mountains and seas” – Chinese AmbassadorOp-Ed By Outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Qi ZhenhongJul 24, 202604:17 PMTwo Chinese academics win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems Two Chinese academics have won the world's top prize for mathematics for the first time, according to state media. Jul 24, 202601:21 PMTwo Chinese academics win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems Two Chinese academics have won the world's top prize for mathematics for the first time, according to state media. Jul 24, 202601:21 PMVenezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report showsTwo earthquakes that rocked Venezuela on June 24 caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, but the cost of rebuilding could be twice that much or more, the World Bank said in an early assessment released on Thursday.Jul 23, 202608:36 PMVenezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report showsTwo earthquakes that rocked Venezuela on June 24 caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, but the cost of rebuilding could be twice that much or more, the World Bank said in an early assessment released on Thursday.Jul 23, 202608:36 PMChinese Ambassador bids farewell to Sri Lanka as parliament extends best wishesThe Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, who is concluding his tenure, visited the Parliament complex today (23) along with his wife. Jul 23, 202602:10 PMChinese Ambassador bids farewell to Sri Lanka as parliament extends best wishesThe Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, who is concluding his tenure, visited the Parliament complex today (23) along with his wife. Jul 23, 202602:10 PMMore than 10,000 evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire spreadsMore than 10,000 people were evacuated overnight in southwestern France as a rapidly spreading wildfire scorched through 2,000 hectares of land west of the city of Bordeaux, officials said on Thursday.Jul 23, 202602:03 PMMore than 10,000 evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire spreadsMore than 10,000 people were evacuated overnight in southwestern France as a rapidly spreading wildfire scorched through 2,000 hectares of land west of the city of Bordeaux, officials said on Thursday.Jul 23, 202602:03 PMChinese Ambassador reaffirms commitment to strengthen China-Sri Lanka defence tiesThe Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong has reaffirmed China’s commitment to further strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka while highlighting the role of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in maintaining national security and contributing to global peace.Jul 23, 202609:08 AMChinese Ambassador reaffirms commitment to strengthen China-Sri Lanka defence tiesThe Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong has reaffirmed China’s commitment to further strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka while highlighting the role of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in maintaining national security and contributing to global peace.Jul 23, 202609:08 AMSri Lanka passport climbs to 94th place in 2026 Henley Passport IndexSri Lanka’s passport has improved its position in the global rankings, moving up to 94th place in the 2026 Henley Passport Index.Jul 23, 202608:03 AMSri Lanka passport climbs to 94th place in 2026 Henley Passport IndexSri Lanka’s passport has improved its position in the global rankings, moving up to 94th place in the 2026 Henley Passport Index.Jul 23, 202608:03 AMJapan tells workers to wear shorts as brutal heat grips nationTokyo is urging office workers to swap suits for shorts as Japan confronts another summer of extreme temperatures, with authorities expanding a long-running campaign aimed at keeping people cool while reducing energy use.Jul 22, 202604:09 PMJapan tells workers to wear shorts as brutal heat grips nationTokyo is urging office workers to swap suits for shorts as Japan confronts another summer of extreme temperatures, with authorities expanding a long-running campaign aimed at keeping people cool while reducing energy use.Jul 22, 202604:09 PMGreat Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says studyTouching, embracing and kissing before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, according to scientists studying the behaviour of our closest ape relatives.Jul 22, 202611:51 AMGreat Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says studyTouching, embracing and kissing before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, according to scientists studying the behaviour of our closest ape relatives.Jul 22, 202611:51 AMMichelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnishSouth Korean prosecutors sought a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant accused of using ants as a dessert garnish, local media reported.Jul 22, 202610:07 AMMichelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnishSouth Korean prosecutors sought a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant accused of using ants as a dessert garnish, local media reported.Jul 22, 202610:07 AMEthiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ringPolice in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. Jul 22, 202608:36 AMEthiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ringPolice in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. Jul 22, 202608:36 AMThousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streamsAlmost 3,000 websites have been blocked or seized for illegally streaming World Cup matches, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has said.Jul 21, 202609:04 PMThousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streamsAlmost 3,000 websites have been blocked or seized for illegally streaming World Cup matches, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has said.Jul 21, 202609:04 PMSarvajana Balaya leader meets Turkish Envoy to discuss bilateral cooperationThe leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera met Turkish Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dr. Semih Lütfü Turgut at the Turkish Embassy in Colombo on a special invitation extended by the envoy.Jul 21, 202606:16 PMSarvajana Balaya leader meets Turkish Envoy to discuss bilateral cooperationThe leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera met Turkish Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dr. Semih Lütfü Turgut at the Turkish Embassy in Colombo on a special invitation extended by the envoy.Jul 21, 202606:16 PMJapanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stirThe mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some criticism at home and attracted international media attention.Jul 20, 202604:47 PMJapanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stirThe mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some criticism at home and attracted international media attention.Jul 20, 202604:47 PMKeir Starmer says "my work is done", during his final address as UK Prime MinisterKeir Starmer insisted he has not been a failure as the British Prime Minister as he heads to see the King and officially hand in his resignation today (20).Jul 20, 202603:53 PMKeir Starmer says "my work is done", during his final address as UK Prime MinisterKeir Starmer insisted he has not been a failure as the British Prime Minister as he heads to see the King and officially hand in his resignation today (20).Jul 20, 202603:53 PMTeen dies during Spain World Cup celebrationsA teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain's victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday (Jul 20).Jul 20, 202602:40 PMTeen dies during Spain World Cup celebrationsA teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain's victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday (Jul 20).Jul 20, 202602:40 PMTrump booed after presenting Spain with World Cup and joining trophy liftDonald Trump was booed after joining captain Rodri on the podium as Spain lifted the World Cup 2026 trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra-time in the final.Jul 20, 202609:13 AMTrump booed after presenting Spain with World Cup and joining trophy liftDonald Trump was booed after joining captain Rodri on the podium as Spain lifted the World Cup 2026 trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra-time in the final.Jul 20, 202609:13 AM
