Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on Gaza ceasefire plan
-
CNL Reporter
-
July 5, 2025
-
Political
-
Hamas
-
0 Comments
Hamas says it has delivered a “positive response” to mediators on the latest proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by the US.
Continue Reading
IMF says Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive
-
CNL Reporter
-
July 4, 2025
-
Political
-
IMF
-
0 Comments
Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive, however, global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to the country’s macroeconomic and social stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated.
Continue Reading
President Trump to Notify Countries of U.S. Tariff Rates, Skipping Trade Talks
President Donald Trump announced that starting Friday, the U.S. will begin sending letters to countries
Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Escapes Penalties after IMF Finds Data Errors
-
CNL Reporter
-
July 4, 2025
-
Political
-
IMF
-
0 Comments
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed a series of noncomplying
Continue Reading
IMF says Sri Lanka’s GDP could fall by 1.5% from US tariffs
Sri Lanka’s GDP could decline by up to 1.5 percent if the United States reinstates a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lankan exports and lowers tariffs on competitor trading partners, according to an IMF country report.
Continue Reading
Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan
Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations.
Continue Reading
Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday
-
CNL Reporter
-
July 4, 2025
-
Political
-
Trump
-
0 Comments
President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff
Continue Reading
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena arrested
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago.
Continue Reading
Netherlands and Sri Lanka to conduct joint research on colonial-era artefacts
Netherlands and Sri Lanka have agreed to conduct joint research on colonial-era artefacts at a discussion held
Continue Reading
Vietnam gets 20-pct tariff relief on exports to US down from 46-pct
The US will charge a 20 percent tax from Vietnam on imports and the country will also be able to ‘transship’ goods to America at 40 percent, President Donald Trump has said in a social media post.
Continue Reading