Sri Lanka’s new envoy to UN meets UN Chief

Australians warned of protests in Sri Lanka

Australia has reviewed its travel advice for Sri Lanka and decided to maintain the need to exercise a high degree of caution owing to public demonstrations. The Australian Government said that it reviewed its advice for Sri Lanka but hasn’t changed the level of advice. “We’ve reviewed our advice for Sri Lanka. We haven’t changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Public demonstrations can occur throughout Sri Lanka and may become violent. Avoid areas impacted by demons

13 Aug, 2023

Philippines accuses China of water cannon attack in Spratly Islands

The Philippines has accused China?s coast guard of firing water cannon at its vessels in the disputed?South China Sea, describing it as illegal and dangerous. The Philippine coast guard said its vessels had been carrying food, water, fuel and other supplies for Filipino military personnel stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands on Saturday. The US state department said the actions, carried out by the Chinese coast guard and ?maritime militia?, directly threatened regional peace

11 Aug, 2023

Cuba and Sri Lanka examine bilateral ties

Cuba and Sri Lanka examined bilateral ties, mainly at the legislative level, during a meeting between Tissa Vitarana, president of the Parliamentary Friendship Group, and the Cuban Ambassador Andr?s Marcelo Gonz?lez. At the meeting, which took place at the headquarters of the Sri Lankan Parliament, the Cuban diplomat residing in Sri Lanka and concurrent in the Maldives conveyed a greeting from deputy Raydel Montesino, coordinator of the recently created counterpart group on the Caribbean island

13 Aug, 2023