Taxing the Wealthy: IMF’s suggestion to boost revenues for the poor
The New Administration is taking a significant step toward reforming its tax system by focusing on taxing wealth and property, aiming to benefit lower-income groups.
Sri Lanka Explores Adoption of India's PM GatiShakti for Infrastructure Development
Sri Lanka is in discussions with New Delhi to adopt India's PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, an integrated project planning tool that has successfully cleared infrastructure projects worth over INR 15 trillion since its launch three years ago.
King says a republic is up to Australian people
King Charles has confirmed that it is up to the Australian people to decide whether the country remains a constitutional monarchy or becomes a republic.
Harris puts pressure on Trump over medical records
Kamala Harris has released her medical records, which concluded she is in "excellent health" and fit for the presidency.
Political review of the week
Power Shifts and Election Dynamics: Sri Lanka’s Political Landscape amidst China’s Growing Influence
By Rohana Jith
Boeing to axe 17,000 jobs amid strike and quality concerns
Boeing will axe its workforce by a tenth - cutting 17,000 jobs - and delay production as the aeroplane maker deals with issues across its business.
US urges Israel to stop shooting at UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
US President Joe Biden has said he is "absolutely, positively" urging Israel to stop firing at UN peacekeepers during its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following two incidents in 48 hours.
Weekly Economic Review
By Rohanajith
UK-linked firms suspected of busting Russia sanctions
The government is investigating 37 UK-linked businesses for potentially breaking Russian oil sanctions - but no fines have been handed out so far, the BBC can reveal.
How China’s crackdown turned finance high-flyers into ‘rats’
“Now I think about it, I definitely chose the wrong industry.”
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Resigned Cey-Nor Chairman complains to police over Piyal Nishantha’s threats
The former Chairman of Cey-Nor Foundation Dr. Dulan Hettiarachchi who resigned last March owing to alleged threats by former Fisheries State Minister Piyal Nishantha has lodged a complaint with the police yesterday owing to the continuing threats.
Shani appointed as Director Crimes of SL police
Former Director CID, SSP Shani Abeysekera has been appointed Director of Crimes of Sri Lanka Police.
Disabled orphans bear brunt of China's overseas adoption ban
Eight-year-old Grace Welch has been waiting since 2019 for her older sister to occupy the bed next to hers.
Taiwan's president vows to resist 'annexation'
President William Lai has pledged to uphold Taiwan's self-governing status in his most high-profile public address since taking office earlier this year.