IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund …
Sri Lanka Arrests 47 Indian Fishermen, Seizes 5 Trawlers For Alleged Illegal Fishing
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 47 Indian fishermen and seized five trawlers near Talaimannar for allegedly fishing illegally in Sri Lankan waters on Thursday.
Sri Lanka’s digitalisation targets US$ 15 Bn by 2030 – Deputy Minister
Aligning with Sri Lanka’s vision to become a digitally empowered economy by 2030, an Investor Forum for ‘Digital Economy Growth of Sri Lanka’ was held in Melbourne recently. Over 70 participants …
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits La Union, Baguio City in Philippines
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Pugo, La Union at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, according to the Philippine …
The global gold boom’s $150bn final frontier: Pakistan
Once operational, the mine is estimated to generate about $150bn in revenue over four decades. Since 1993 various international companies have tried to make the mine work. Financial, legal and …
Pakistan warns of new war with India after 11 soldiers killed
Pakistan has warned of a new war with India after 11 of its soldiers were killed during an intelligence raid against a terrorist group it claims New Delhi backs.
Trump again claims he pushed India, Pakistan to peace through trade pressure, tariff threats
Trump claims using tariffs as leverage brought peace to conflict zones, including defusing tensions between India and Pakistan.
North Korea Expresses Full Support for Russia’s Military Operation in Ukraine, KCNA Reports
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea expressed firm solidarity with Russia’s stance on the Ukraine crisis and full support for Moscow’s military operations, North Korea’s state-run KCNA reported the two …
North Korea’s Kim lauds ruling party as foreign delegations visit for 80th anniversary
By Heekyong Yang SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised the legacy of the country’s ruling party in a speech ahead of Friday’s 80th anniversary of its founding, as delegations …
Philippines slashes rate to 4.75% as corruption scandal clouds growth outlook
The Philippine central bank cut its key policy rate for a fourth straight time on Thursday, seeking to bolster economic growth that it warned could weaken as corruption allegations surrounding public …