SA premier warns Labor and Coalition against 'race to bottom' on immigration
The federal government is in discussions with the opposition over immigration as SA Premier Peter Malinauskas warns major parties against a "political race to…
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Sri Lankan politics news: government, parliament, elections and policy, with the regional and world politics that shape them — from Serendib News.
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Indian Defence Minister Meets PM Harini Amarasuriya
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to discuss strengthening Sri Lanka–India bilateral relations, with a focus on…
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Sri Lanka, India Ink Three MoUs On Defence
Sri Lanka and India have exchanged three key MoUs to strengthen defence and security cooperation, covering national security and strategic studies, cadet…
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Salary increases: Singapore ministers, among world's highest paid government officials, get first raise in 15 years
Government defends high pay as key to clean, capable leadership in Singapore
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Netanyahu will make quick trip to speak at UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says
Netanyahu plans a brief UN visit amid calls for his arrest over Gaza actions, igniting political tensions and protests.
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At 26, Car Salesman Clément Vandenkerckhove Becomes a Belgian Prince
At 26, former car salesman Clément Vandenkerckhove has been officially recognised as the son of Prince Laurent of Belgium following DNA testing. He gains…
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UNDP Regional Director Kanni Wignaraja Engages on Sri Lanka’s Development Priorities
UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director Kanni Wignaraja held discussions on strengthening Sri Lanka’s development cooperation with the UN,…
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Judges’ retirement age amendment seen as path to one‑party rule – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that the government’s proposal to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from
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Seven key directives from President’s pre‑budget review
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to promptly resolve outstanding issues relating to the proposed contributory pension scheme for
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Mattala Airport’s annual losses top Rs. 4 Billion
The Mattala International Airport was incurring daily losses of Rs. 6–7 million, amounting to nearly Rs. 4 billion annually, President
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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.
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Sri Lanka and Pakistan Deepen Economic Ties with Focus on Trade, Investment and Technology Cooperation
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen their economic partnership through expanded trade, increased investment, entrepreneurship development and…
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Daily Hospital Visits Requested by Wife and Lawyer in Suresh Sallay Case
The wife and lawyer of former SIS Director Suresh Sallay have requested daily visitation rights from the CID while he receives treatment at the National…
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Shan Wijeyalal arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijeyalal has been arrested by Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission and produced before court. The arrest is linked to…
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Sallay Satyagraha enters second day of continued protest
The “Stand Up for Sallay” Satyagraha in front of Fort Railway Station has entered its second day, with protesters continuing their sit-in demonstration. A…