400,000 Palestinians trapped without food in northern Gaza as Israel continues siege

A senior Palestinian diplomat to the United Nations has sounded alarm over Israel’s ongoing siege of northern Gaza, in which hundreds of Palestinians have been killed over the last week and hundreds of thousands of civilian residents are either trapped or ordered to flee amid intense bombardment.

Sri Lankan politicians demand International Court of Justice action over Israeli peacekeepers attack

Sri Lankan politicians from across different political parties have demanded international action, including taking Israel to the International Court of Justice, after an attack wounded two Sri Lankan peacekeepers serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

Scammers exploit Eelam Tamils in growing visa fraud as more look to flee the island

The Tamil homeland is increasingly becoming a hotspot for visa scams, with vulnerable individuals, often from rural areas, falling prey to fraudulent agents promising emigration opportunities, particularly to Western countries like Canada.

Sri Lanka a growing hub for financial crimes, as police arrest almost 200 Chinese suspects

Sri Lanka is increasingly becoming a base for international cybercrime, with authorities arresting nearly 200 foreign nationals in a series of raids targeting online scam operations this month.

Sri Lankan government reopens high-profile investigations

Weeks ahead of crucial parliamentary elections scheduled for November, the newly formed Sri Lankan government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has announced the reopening of investigations into seven high-profile cases.

USAID Administrator Samantha Power meets with new Sri Lankan president

USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Sri Lanka's newly elected President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, held a virtual discission on future cooperation between the US development agency and Sri Lanka this week.

Fresh turbulence for SriLankan Airlines after pilot is locked out of cockpit

SriLankan Airlines, the struggling state carrier, has been engulfed in fresh controversy after a captain locked out his female co-pilot during her toilet break, on a flight from Sydney to Colombo this week.

PLOTE leader may be investigated over Sivaram's murder

The head of the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) may be called in for questioning by the Sri Lankan security forces, after Colombo decided to reopen investigations into the killing of Tamil journalist Dharmeratnam ‘Taraki’ Sivaram.

Australian Tamil Velupillay makes stunning debut in World Cup Qualifier

Australian Tamil footballer Nishan Velupillay made a stunning international debut for Australia during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against China, as he bagged a goal in his first international match.

Sri Lanka wants to join BRICS 'to reduce reliance on western powers'

Sri Lanka is expected to apply for membership of BRICS, an intergovernmental organisation for emerging economies, at their next summit in Russia next week.

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