ROBERT PREVOST OF THE UNITED STATES IS NAMED POPE LEO XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. He is the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church
DAVOS GATHERING FOUNDER KLAUS SCHWAB QUITS AS WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM CHAIR
World Economic Forum (WEF) Founder and Chairman Klaus Schwab gives his welcoming remarks at the…
POPE FRANCIS, EVERYMAN LEADER OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, DIES AT 88
abc7 - Monday, April 21 VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis, whose time as head of the…
TRUMP TARIFFS ARE “NEGOTIATING STRATEGY,” TREASURY CHIEF SCOTT BESSENT SUGGESTS AS PAUSE ANNOUNCED
The sweeping tariffs President Trump announced last week were a "negotiating strategy," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested Wednesday as the president announced a 90-day pause on most of those tariffs.
SRI LANKA’S NO. 1 EXPORT TO THE US FACES A POTENTIAL 20% HIT UNDER TARIFFS
On 2 April, US President Donald Trump imposed a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the United States
EU HAS ‘STRONG PLAN’ TO HIT BACK AT US TARIFFS IF NEEDED, EU CHIEF SAYS
The European Union has a "strong plan" to retaliate against tariffs imposed, and set to be imposed
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
The IMF has stated that approval of the fourth tranche of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) is
SRI LANKA’S BUDGET LIKELY TO LEAD TO SLOWER FISCAL CONSOLIDATION, MOODY’S SAYS
Reuters - February 18, 2025 Sri Lanka's budgeted expenditure for 2025 will likely lead to a…
DISSANAYAKE GOVT UNVEILS FIRST BUDGET, EYES 5% GROWTH FOR SRI LANKA IN 2025
Business Standard - Feb 17 2025 The Sri Lankan economy is expected to grow at…
BOOKING.COM REVEALS THE WORLD’S MOST WELCOMING CITIES FOR 2025
- January 27, 2025 Travelers are increasingly drawn to authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventures, shaped by exceptional hospitality…
DEEPSEEK HAS RATTLED THE AI INDUSTRY. HERE’S A QUICK LOOK AT OTHER CHINESE AI MODELS
The Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rattled markets with claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using less advanced computer chips and consuming less energy
LMD FEBRUARY 2025 – COVER STORY
This tropical paradise island we call ‘home’ has long been known for its stunning beaches, ancient temples, wildlife and vibrant cuisine.
DONALD TRUMP HAS BEEN SWORN IN AS THE 47TH US PRESIDENT
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president at his inauguration ceremony in Washington DC.
THE 25 BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN 2025
From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year
ROAR ADX KICKS OFF 2025 WITH A TRAILBLAZING WORKSHOP FOR OGILVY DIGITAL
RoarAdx, a leading authority in platform marketing, launched its first training initiative of the year with an advanced workshop for brand building on Meta for Ogilvy Digital
DISCOVER TRANQUIL ACRE, GROUNDWORTH PARTNERS’ 7TH MILESTONE IN REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE
Groundworth Partners, a trusted name in real estate, proudly announces the launch of its seventh successful project, Tranquil Acre, in the heart of Pannipitiya - Palanwaththa
ARTISTRY OF EXCLUSIVITY: DISCOVER MONTBLANC’S LATEST ARRIVALS
Turret is delighted to announce that the latest Montblanc arrivals are now gracing our prestigious stores
INIVOS COO AND CO-FOUNDER AYOMI GUNAWARDANA WINS DIGITAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AT WCIC PRATHIBAABISHEKA AWARDS 2024
Ayomi Gunawardana, the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Inivos Consulting Pvt Ltd, was awarded the coveted Digital Women Entrepreneur of the Year
ISRAEL AND HAMAS AGREE TO GAZA CEASEFIRE AND HOSTAGE DEAL
Three female Israeli civilian hostages are expected to be released on the first day of the ceasefire agreed by Israel and Hamas
