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UNHRC COMMISSIONER COMMENDS SRI LANKA'S EFFORTS TO COMBAT CORRUPTION, CALLS FOR MORE SANCTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has commended the Sri Lankan government's efforts to stabilise the economy, combat corruption, and strengthen ... Read More


SRI LANKAN FOREIGN MINISTER EMPHASISES REJECTION OF EXTERNAL INTERVENTION IN GENEVA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- During the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, reiterated Sri Lanka's... Read More


Microsoft confirms its Azure cloud services were disrupted after Red Sea cables were cut

United Kingdom, Sept. 8 -- Microsoft has confirmed its Azure cloud services have been disrupted after undersea internet cables were cut in the Red Sea. The US technology company, founded by Bill Gate... Read More


Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc in 'Wake Up Dead Man'

Published on, Sept. 7 -- September 7, 2025 11:29 PM The charismatic, sharply dressed detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, is back to solve another murder case in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knive... Read More


Marcos leaves for Cambodia state visit to boost trade, security

Philippines, Sept. 7 -- MANILA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday left for Phnom Penh for a state visit aimed at strengthening Philippine-Cambodian trade relations, advancing cooperation ag... Read More


Trump to attend US Open men's final amid broadcast rules to mute crowd reactions

New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- President Donald Trump plans to attend the US Open men's singles final on Sunday as a guest of Rolex, weeks after his administration imposed a steep 39% tariff on Swiss products.... Read More


As Indonesia grapples with unrest, envoy sees Anwar as stabilising force in Asean

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 7 -- Indonesia's ambassador to Malaysia Datuk Indera Hermono has praised Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his leadership in Asean, particularly in resolving re... Read More


Mumbai schools closed for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi holiday on September 8? Check here

New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Milad-un-Nabi, also known by different names such as Eid-e Milad or Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif, was celebrated across the country on Friday, September 5. Milad-un-Nabi was also li... Read More


Japan PM Ishiba Shigeru announces resignation

Tokyo, Sept. 7 -- Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, who took office last October, announced his resignation on Sunday as president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), just weeks after its rul... Read More


Energy equity first, net zero next - Lee Wai Guan and Maisarah Hasbullah

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 7 -- The World Energy Council (WEC) highlights that a healthy energy system relies on three equally vital pillars: energy security, energy equity and environmental sustainability. ... Read More