Wasantha Mudalige and 61 others granted bail

IOM seeks $7.3 million to assist cyclone-hit communities in Sri Lanka

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched an appeal for USD 7.3 million to support more than 100,000 people affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The cyclone, which made landfall on November 28, displaced over 280,000 people and damaged or destroyed more than 81,000 homes across all 25 districts, leaving thousands of families in urgent need of shelter, protection, and essential services. IOM said the appeal will prioritize emergency shelter and non-food items, protecti

18 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

Sri Lanka Raises Rs40.62bn at Treasury Bill Auction; Yields Steady

Sri Lanka raised 40.62 billion rupees at a Treasury bill auction on Wednesday, with yields remaining unchanged across all maturities, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance’s Public Debt Management Office. The 3-month Treasury bill yield held steady at 7.51 percent. Of the 10 billion rupees offered, 13.28 billion rupees were accepted. The 6-month yield remained flat at 7.91 percent, with 25 billion rupees on offer and 17.37 billion rupees sold. The 12-month Treasury bill yield

18 Dec, 2025