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U.S. Under Secretary pledges support for Sri Lanka s dairy modernization efforts

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (26).

27 Apr 2024 (1:08 AM)


Sri Lanka co-chairs ASEAN Regional Forum inter-sessional meeting on disaster relief

The 22nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief was held virtually earlier this week, hosted by Vietnam and co-chaired by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and attended by 55 participants from ARF member countries.

27 Apr 2024 (4:55 PM)


Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage

Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan s eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.

27 Apr 2024 (11:59 AM)


President receives multiple donations for Gaza Children s Fund

President Ranil Wickremesinghe received official handovers of generous financial contributions for the Children of Gaza Fund on Friday morning (26).

27 Apr 2024 (10:37 AM)


US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine the largest to date which will allow the US to purchase new equipment produced by the American defense industry for the Ukrainian military.

27 Apr 2024 (3:26 PM)


COPF urges reevaluation of tax mechanism to prevent govt. revenue loss

The Committee of Public Finance (COPF), at its most recent meeting, has examined the effectiveness of recent tax increases on tobacco and liquor, aimed at discouraging consumption and boosting government revenue.

27 Apr 2024 (5:35 PM)