Colombo (News 1st) - A proposal to develop the Palaly airport with the assistance of India is currently being widely discussed. Addressing the Cabinet media briefing on Wednesday (Sept 19), co- cabinet spokesperson Dr. Rajitha Senaratne confirmed to the media that the cabinet is yet to receive such ...

Reuters - China and Hong Kong stocks gained on Wednesday (September 19) on expectations that Beijing will undertake further stimulus measures to cushion the impact of fresh U.S. trade tariffs on Chinese goods. By midday, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was up 1% and China's Shanghai Composite Index rose 1%...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The price of a kilogram of sugar has been increased by Rs. 15 with immediate effect. Deputy Director of the Sugar Importers Association, Hemaka Fernando stated that they had to increase the price due to an increase in taxes. Accordingly, the wholesale price of a kilogram o...

REUTERS - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (September 18) that Syria likely shot down a Russian military plane near its coast, adding that the United States and other countries are close to eliminating the presence of Islamic State in Syria and the region. "It sounds to me and it seems...

Reuters - Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, a 1986 World Cup winner, held a news conference on Monday (September 17) after winning his first match as the trainer of Mexican second division team Dorados. Dorados beat second division rivals Cafetaleros de Tapachula 4-1. Speaking after the ...