Foreign affairs

The Island•9h ago

A special international media training programme featuring media representatives from 11 nations, including Sri Lanka, is currently underway in Kolkata, India, running from October 26 to November 13. Organized under the Indian Technical and Economic

NewsWire English•15h ago

Australian Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs and International Education, Julian Hill, has participated in a traditional Buddhist

The Island•17h ago

Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Gajabahu reached Port Blair in Sri Vijayapuram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on 29 October 2026, to participate in the inaugural BIMSTEC-2026 Maritime Security Exercise organized by the Indian Navy. The vessel received a c

The Island•1d ago

Deputy Minister of Plantation and Infrastructure facilities, Sundaralingam Pradeep, declared in Jaffna that domestic mechanisms are sufficient for the Chemmani mass grave investigation as Tamil families, Tamil parliamentarians and international legis

The Island•1d ago

Canadian parliamentarians gathered on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on 20 October, to demand international accountability for the uncovered mass graves in Chemmani, Tamil Guardian reported. The event, titled 'Chemmani: From Mass Graves to Accountabilit

The Island•1d ago

Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata said that post-war national reconciliation and economic development are inter-related. Addressing a gathering, after the signing of a grant contract with Shardkunniyamoorthy Kamalamoorthy, of the Mannar based group Si

News First•1d ago

Technical and expert committee discussions held alongside the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) commenced today at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, in Colombo. Several key meetings, including those of the ABU Sports Committee, Programme Committee and Technical Committee, were held with the participation of international media leaders and representatives from across the region. ABU Secretary-General Ahmed Nadeem and Chief Executive Officer of MTV Channels (Pvt) Ltd, Yasarath Kamalsiri, welcomed the visiting delegations. Addressing the gathering, Yasarath Kamalsiri said it was an honour for MTV Channels and the Maharaja Media Network to host this year's General Assembly. He highlighted the role of broadcasting in informing, educating and bringing communities together, pointing to initiatives such as Gammadda as examples of how media can contribute to meaningful social change. Meanwhile, ABU Secretary-General Ahmed Nadeem highlighted the changing media consumption habits of audiences, particularly among younger generations, who increasingly favour short-form content and personalised experiences. He stressed the importance of embracing innovation while safeguarding the quality, credibility and cultural relevance of broadcasting content. Nadeem also highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in content production, noting that it can enhance workflows and support producers and content creators through new innovations. However, he underscored the need to address challenges relating to cybersecurity, content security and authenticity. The technical and expert committee discussions are scheduled to continue tomorrow, focusing on policies and developments that will help shape the future of broadcasting in the Asia-Pacific region. The official inauguration ceremony of the 63rd ABU General Assembly is scheduled for Sunday, the 1st of November, at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, in Colombo. Meanwhile, a concert featuring leading artistes from across the region will be held on Monday, the 2nd of November, at the Stein Studios Complex in Ratmalana.

News.lk•1d ago

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra met with Dr. Serdar Çam, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, in Ankara on October 30, during his official visit to Türkiye.

Sri Lanka Mirror•1d ago

On Oct. 29, 2026, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka - Akio Isomata signed a grant contract for the establishment of a local products manufacturing and sales centre in Mannar district under the scheme of "Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP).

The Island•2d ago

The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Colombo hosted a seminar and photo exhibition recently to commemorate 'Kashmir Black Day', marking the decades-long denial of the right to self-determination to the people of Jammu and Kashmi