ASUU: Tinubu’s 40% pay rise stalls as varsities delay implementation

How India changed Sri Lanka’s IMF story: Former FM reveals Sitharaman’s behind the scenes role

(WION) Former Finance Minister Ali Sabry has credited Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with turning the tide in Colombo’s favour during a crucial meeting with International Monetary Fund…

• Sri Lanka facing severe economic challenges including foreign exchange shortages and high inflation.
• Sitharaman intervened with IMF officials, shifting tone to focus on Sri Lanka's situation.

2026-08-29 ·island.lk

JVP/NPP government as seen from outside by Lionel Bopage now domiciled in Australia

The following are excerpts from a recent interview with Lionel Bopage, who was in the 1971 JVP leadership, conducted in Sinhala by Sirasa TV’s Ten Questions program hosted by Wasantha Masinghege.

• Lionel Bopage, 82, a former JVP leader, now lives in Australia.
• He joined JVP at 24, later resigned in 1983 over national question dispute.
• Bopage fled Sri Lanka, found refuge in Australia, worked in government research.

2026-08-29 ·island.lk

'Every single one of those separatists is going to vote' — Nenshi voices concern low voter turnout could help separatists

Nenshi called the referendum an attempt by Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP to distract from "their absolutely terrible record," and issues such as affordability, unemployment, public health care…

2026-08-29 ·calgaryherald.com

Government denies cancelling 4,500MW power component of Diamer-Bhasha Dam

The Ministry of Economic Affairs on Saturday ‘strongly’ rejected reports claiming that Pakistan has cancelled the 4,500 MW power-generation component of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam.

2026-08-29 ·dailytimes.com.pk