Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case
Donald Trump "repeatedly" misrepresented his wealth by hundreds of millions of dollars to banks and insurers, a New York judge has ruled.
Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Nineveh
At least 100 people have died and 150 others injured after a fire broke out at a wedding in northern Iraq.
Politicians banned!
With growing anger at the alleged corruption and mismanagement by politicians in the country, a handwritten board was seen put up outside a house in Thanamalwila stating that all politicians are dishonest and they cannot enter this particular house.
Exports top US$ 1bn in August, yet apparel sector slump continues
- Textile & apparel exports down 23% to US$ 435mn
- Jan-Aug exports income at US$ 7.98bn, down 10.4%
Advisory on heavy rain warning issued for seven districts
An advisory on heavy rains above 100 mm was issued for the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said.
Western countries brace for slamming govt. over ATB, Online Safety Bill
The western countries are bracing for voicing strong concern for the government regarding the latest version of the Anti-Terrorism Bill (ATB) and the Online Safety Bill - which they see as problematic after analysis of the contents with their legal experts yesterday, Daily Mirror learns.
Thailand: Leading activist Arnon Nampa jailed over calls for royal reform
One of Thailand's most prominent political activists, Arnon Nampa, has been sentenced to four years in prison under the country's much-criticised royal defamation, or lese-majeste law.
Russia seeks to rejoin UN's human rights council
Russia is seeking to rejoin the United Nations human rights council in an election that will be seen as a key test of its international standing.
Lanka IOC opens its very first women-operated Filling Station
In a historic milestone, Lanka IOC has unveiled its very first centrally-monitored, fully-automated, women-operated Lanka IOC Filling Station, recently.
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka crossed the 75,000 mark in 20 days of Sep
The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka for the first 20 days of September crossed the 75,000 mark, fulfilling 62 percent of the target set for the month.
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Govt. to stop imports of egg and chicken from next year
The Government has decided to abandon plans for egg and chicken meat imports in light of the local production surge.
Solar giant Hayleys Solar expands its presence in Jaffna
Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, expands its horizons to make solar energy accessible from the south to north of the nation with its recent strategic launch in Jaffna.
Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike
Screenwriters in the US say they have reached a tentative deal with studio bosses that could see them end a strike that has lasted nearly five months.
Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle
Kosovo and Serbia have traded accusations over a deadly stand-off between ethnic Serb gunmen and police in northern Kosovo.