Moldovans are casting ballots in a tense presidential run-off as pro-Western incumbent, Maia Sandu, hopes to win a second term amid allegations of Russian meddling.
Polls opened on Sunday at 7am local time (05:00 GMT) and will close at 9pm...
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
The atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island during...
The Courtyard by Marriott Colombo celebrated a timeless tradition hosting their...
Japanese voters are today heading to the polls in a snap election, following a tumultuous few years for the ruling party which saw a “cascade” of scandals, widespread voter apathy and record-low approval ratings.
The election was announced by Shigeru...
The Presidential Secretariat has noted recent media reports claiming that the security of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been reduced.
The Presidential Secretariat states that all those reports are false and confirms that it has provided him with the benefits...
The Presidential Secretariat has noted recent media reports claiming that the security of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been reduced.
The Presidential Secretariat states that all those reports are false and confirms that it has provided him with the benefits...
Advisory for Severe Lightning issued by the natural hazards early warning centre at 02.30 p.m. 30 October 2024 for the period until 11.30 p.m. 30 October2024
The public are warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at...
…ponders future course of action
By Shamindra Ferdinando
Batticaloa District Illankai Thamil Arasu Kadchchi (ITAK) contestant Shanakiyan Rasamanickam said that they would decide on a future course of action after the conclusion of the parliamentary election.
The former MP said so when The Island asked whether the TNA...
At least 64 people have died in flash floods that swept through Spain’s eastern region of Valencia after torrential rain, authorities have said.
Heavy storms on Tuesday triggered floods across parts of southern and eastern Spain. Footage shared on social...
Advisory for Severe Lightning issued by the natural hazards early warning centre at 02.30 p.m. 30 October 2024 for the period until 11.30 p.m. 30 October2024
The public are warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at...