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Vice Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress Arrives in Sri Lanka

Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, arrived in Sri Lanka last evening on a three-day official visit. He was welcomed at Bandaranaike International Airport by Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, Director General Savitri Panabokke, along with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy.

17 Dec, 2025

FIFA World Cup 2026 Prize Money Surges to $50 Million for Champions

FIFA has announced that the winning team of the 2026 World Cup will take home a record $50 million, marking a significant rise from the $42 million awarded in 2022 and $38 million in 2018. The tournament, set to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature a total prize pool of $655 million, 50 percent higher than the last edition in Qatar. The runner-up will receive $33 million, while third and fourth place finishers are set to earn $29 million and $27 million, resp

20 Dec, 2025

Oil Prices Rise After Trump Blocks Venezuelan Tankers

Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered a “total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, heightening geopolitical tensions amid ongoing concerns over global demand. Brent crude futures rose 53 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $59.46 a barrel by 0105 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 55 cents, or 1 percent, to $55.82 a barrel. The price increase followed a sharp decline in the previous session, when oil

17 Dec, 2025