Major heroin haul seized along the coast off Beruwala

Julie Chung takes oaths as new US envoy to Sri Lanka

Julie Chung has taken oaths as the new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman tweeted saying she was honored to swear in Julie Chung as Ambassador to Sri Lanka. Ambassador Chung?s distinguished carer and exceptional leadership make her the perfect choice to represent the American people and advance the U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership. I look forward to continuing our work together. the Deputy Secretary of State said. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Feb, 2022

US offers funding to empower youth to protect human rights in Sri Lanka

The United States is offering funding for projects to empower youth to protect human rights in Sri Lanka. The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that empower young people in the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka. DRL?s goal is expanded youth mobilization, engagement, and participation in democratic reforms to uphold the protec

11 Feb, 2022

China?s South China Sea actions faces counter reactions from international community

China?s shift from the so-called ?nine-dash line? toward a new legal theory based on?Four-Sha?to bolster its claims in the?South China Sea?(SCS) region could create new challenges for the countries in the region and international community. The Four-Sha is an attempt to develop an UNCLOS-like justification for control over the South?China?Sea, with some sort of legal basis. This shift has been noticed by member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ?is even more se

10 Feb, 2022