Lankan cabinet okay proposal to turn military airbase into civil airport

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsSri Lanka27 June 202427 June 2024

Currently, under the management of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the Hingurakgoda airport is set to be developed in accordance with international civil aviation standards…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan…

US House passes resolution seeking probe into Pak elections

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsUSA27 June 202427 June 2024

The resolution emphasised the importance of free and fair elections, calling for a thorough and independent investigation into any claims of interference or irregularities in Pakistan’s 2024 elections…reports Asian Lite…

Debt Deal Sealed, Lanka thanks India

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsSri Lanka27 June 202427 June 2024

The debt structuring deal allows Sri Lanka to defer all bilateral loan instalment payments until 2028 and also to repay all the loans on concessional terms…reports Susitha Fernando With a…

Afghanistan Reaches T20 WC Semis

by NewsdeskAfghanistanSportSports26 June 202426 June 2024

Rashid finished with figures of 4-23 while Naveen claimed 4-26 in a historic win for Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan clinched a low-scoring thriller against Bangladesh by eight runs in…

Xi’s campaign for greater loyalty within China’s military

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsChina25 June 202425 June 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping pinpointed “deep-seated problems” in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), whose root causes “lie in the lack of ideals and beliefs.”…reports Asian Lite News The People’s Liberation…

Lankan Navy arrests 22 TN fishermen near Neduntheevu

by NewsdeskAsia NewsIndia NewsSri Lanka24 June 202424 June 2024

Several fishermen in boats went to sea from Tamil Nadu on Saturday…reports Asian Lite News The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday apprehended 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen for fishing near Neduntheevu…

Lanka Thanks India, Notes Joint Efforts

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsIndia News24 June 202424 June 2024

Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with India to achieve Sri Lanka’s development goals…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday thanked Prime Minister…

Hasina’s India Visit Ends with Murmu Meet

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsIndia News23 June 202423 June 2024

This is the first State Visit hosted by India after the formation of the new government on June 9….reports Asian Lite News Visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on…

Jaishankar: India will always be Lanka’s dependable partner

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsIndia News21 June 202421 June 2024

Jaishankar’s visit underscores the central place that Sri Lanka occupies in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy and SAGAR Vision…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has concluded his one-day…

Lanka President Inaugurates Indian Projects Amid Jaishankar’s Visit

by Newsdesk-Top NewsIndia NewsSri Lanka20 June 202420 June 2024

This is Jaishankar’s first official visit after the formation of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi….reports Asian Lite News Marking strong neighbourhood ties between South Asia’s historical allies…