Thailand Halts Laos Fuel Transit Amid Escalating Border Conflict With Cambodia

Sri Lanka’s economy grew 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, marking a continued recovery from its recent financial crisis, led mainly by strong industrial expansion. Growth was broad-based, with industry, agriculture, and services all contributing, despite disruptions caused by severe flooding and cyclone damage in late November. Authorities remain cautiously optimistic, supported by an IMF bailout programme and emergency funding, though risks to growth persist i

Kehlani Released Her New Song, "Out The Window"

Google Labs has introduced CC, an experimental AI assistant that delivers a personalized daily productivity briefing via email using data from Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and the web. Powered by Gemini AI, CC summarizes key tasks, schedules, and reminders and allows users to interact by replying to emails to manage to-dos and generate actions. The service is currently available in early access for users in the US and Canada, mainly for paid Google AI subscribers.

Hong Kong reclaimed its position as Asia’s top fundraising hub in 2025, with share sales surging to over $73 billion, driven largely by major Chinese listings and placements. India also posted a record year for IPOs, raising more than $20 billion as strong domestic investor participation fueled blockbuster deals. While Asia now dominates global share-sale markets, investors are becoming more valuation-conscious amid market volatility and geopolitical risks.

Colombo, Sri Lanka — In an era where digital transformation is redefining governance and enterprise, Rehan J. Grero stands out as a rare cross-industry leader who has successfully bridged global finance and technology to modernise Sri Lanka’s procurement landscape.

FBI Interrogations Planned as Video Prompting Military and Intelligence Personnel to Refuse Illegal Orders Draws Attention

China has a high number of young, self-made billionaires, reflecting strong wealth creation driven largely by technological innovation. However, analysts warn that increased state control and the lack of protections for failed entrepreneurs are holding back innovation and risk-taking. Experts say a more supportive environment is needed to sustain China’s entrepreneurial momentum.

Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon has urged motorists to avoid nighttime travel to Nuwara Eliya due to heightened landslide risks following recent adverse weather. A fresh earth mound collapse on the Gampola–Nuwara Eliya main road in Katukithula underscores ongoing road instability. She confirmed that all necessary relief measures have been provided to affected residents and dismissed claims questioning the government’s response as unfounded.

ADP Data Show November Private Hiring Slowed with Sharp Drop in Small-Business Hiring

ISRO has rescheduled the launch of the BlueBird-6 satellite, the heaviest US commercial satellite, to December 21, 2025, to allow additional pre-launch integration and testing. Developed with AST SpaceMobile, the 6.5-tonne satellite will use a massive phased array antenna to provide direct-to-device broadband connectivity, especially in remote regions. The mission, using ISRO’s LVM3 rocket, highlights a major step forward in global communication technology and strengthens Ind

South Korea Lodges Complaint Over Warplane Incursions

Detentions of Green Card Interview Participants Spark Legal and Immigration Debate Across the United States

Border Clashes Persist Despite Presidential Ceasefire Claims as Thailand and Cambodia Brace for Peace Negotiations

Amazon announced a $35 billion investment in India by 2030 to expand infrastructure, enhance AI innovation, and boost digital inclusion. The company aims to support 3.8 million jobs and help 15 million small businesses adopt AI while empowering students through AI education. With this commitment, Amazon plans to help India increase e-commerce exports to $80 billion and strengthen its digital economy.

The OECD forecasts the global economy to grow 3.2% this year, showing resilience despite U.S. trade tensions. U.S. growth is upgraded to 2%, supported partly by strong AI-related investments, even as new tariffs pose future risks. China is expected to grow 5%, while India remains the fastest-growing major economy at 6.7%.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams across 12 groups and hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The draw produced major headline matchups—such as Brazil vs Morocco and France vs Senegal—while also welcoming several debutant nations like Curaçao, Cape Verde, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. With an expanded format, 104 matches, and global representation, the 2026 edition marks a historic evolution of football’s biggest tournament.

High tech robots transform Amazon’s new 550 million pound warehouse

The 2026 Coachella Valley Music Festival has an official lineup. Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber are looking to the desert in the following year as the festival’s headliners, advancing the two-weekend listing in Indio, California, on April 10-12 and 17-19.

Trump orders review of all Afghan immigrants after Washington shooting