Swiss Embassy employee released on bail

Sri Lanka notes Pakistan’s role in war against LTTE

Sri Lanka says Pakistan rendered unconditional support to eliminate the LTTE, the most ruthless terrorist outfit in the world at the time. In connection with the celebration of the 54th Defence Day of Pakistan, the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, hosted a reception at a local hotel in Colombo, to mark the day. Defence Secretary, Gen. (Retd.) Shantha Kottegoda was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Defence Advisor of Pakistan, Col. Sajjad Ali, while welcoming the guests, highlighte

06 Sep, 2019

Notorious former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe dies

Notorious former Zimbabwe prime minister Robert Mugabe has died aged 95. After widespread reports the President of the African republic Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa confirmed the news on twitter. He wrote: “It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe. “Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. “His contribution to the his

06 Sep, 2019

Hong Kong leader withdraws extradition bill that sparked months-long protests

Hong Kong?s leader?Carrie Lam?formally withdrew an extradition bill on Wednesday that has sparked month of protests and plunged the territory into its biggest political crisis in decades. In a five-minute television address, the chief executive said: ?The government will formally withdraw the bill in order to fully allay public concerns.? Lam said her government would introduce measures to address the cause of the last three months of mass protests, including appointing two new members of a po

04 Sep, 2019