U.S. Strikes ISIS Infrastructure in Syria in Retaliation for Palmyra Attack as Casualties Mount

Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes North-Eastern Japan Prompting Evacuations and Power Outages

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the government is strengthening Sri Lanka’s export sector by streamlining trade facilitation, customs procedures, investment approvals, and improving export facilities, while ensuring stability, transparency, and accountability. Speaking at the 27th Presidential Export Awards 2024/25, she highlighted the challenges exporters faced from global disruptions, natural disasters like the Ditwah cyclone, and past policy inconsistencies, and

Thailand Halts Laos Fuel Transit Amid Escalating Border Conflict With Cambodia

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.

South Korea Lodges Complaint Over Warplane Incursions

The Prime Minister visited the University of Peradeniya to assess severe flood damage estimated at over Rs. 6 billion, which affected major faculties, IT facilities, laboratories, and student infrastructure. She praised the successful evacuation of students and the support from the Army, Disaster Management Centre, and local donors during the crisis. The Government pledged full assistance, directing authorities to restore essential services, repair buildings, strengthen early

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

Farmers Welcome $12 Billion Relief Amid Ongoing Trade Policy Pressures and Uneven Market Recovery

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

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%.

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

Prada Completes Acquisition of Versace in a transformative luxury deal

Putin arrived in New Delhi to strengthen Russia-India ties, with Modi hosting him for talks on defense, energy and skilled-labor cooperation. The visit comes amid U.S. pressure over India’s Russian oil purchases and ongoing Ukraine war tensions, testing New Delhi’s diplomatic balance. Both sides aim to boost trade, address defense delivery delays and reaffirm strategic partnership despite global geopolitical challenges.

Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are facing devastating floods that have killed more than 1,100 people and displaced millions, prompting large-scale military rescue operations. Indonesia and Sri Lanka are the worst affected, with blocked roads, damaged infrastructure, and missing persons complicating relief efforts. Authorities across the region warn that climate-driven extreme weather is intensifying these disasters, while schools, homes, and public services rema

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Synopsys as part of a multi-year partnership combining Nvidia’s AI computing power with Synopsys’ chip design and EDA expertise. The collaboration focuses on accelerating compute-heavy applications, advancing agentic AI engineering, and expanding cloud access for joint solutions. Both companies say the non-exclusive partnership will help address the rising complexity of next-generation intelligent systems.