Navy detains 9 Indians for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Australian-Chinese dual citizen being prosecuted for ?subversion?

Canberra has revealed that an Australian-Chinese dual national is being prosecuted under Hong Kong?s sweeping national security law and could face life in jail in a development that is likely to further inflame tensions between Canberra and Beijing, according to a media report. Australia?s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has not named the man, but said that he was arrested on January 6 last year. That indicates he is one of the 47 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and politicians

13 Feb, 2022

Chinese companies face ire from Zimbabwean Civil Society

Chinese companies in the African continent are posing threat to the interests of the locals of Zimbabwe as studies highlighted that there has been an increase in the human rights violations by Beijing investors in areas, endowed with natural resources, especially the mining sector. A Canada based think tank reported that the increasing presence of Chinese companies in the African continent is arousing waves of negative sentiments from several sections of the society. There is a sentiment that

13 Feb, 2022

Rain expected in several parts of Sri Lanka after dry spell

The Department of Meteorology says heavy rain can be expected in most parts of the country, following a dry spell over the past several weeks. According to the Department of Meteorology, heavy rain above 100mm can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-Central provinces and in the Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts later tonight (Sunday). Several spells of showers will also occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota and Matal

13 Feb, 2022