World


Thailand allows visa-free entry for Sri Lankans starting today

Colombo, July 15 (UNI) Thailand will offer visa-free entry to travelers from 93 countries and territories, including Sri Lanka, starting July 15, officials said on Monday.

Sri Lankans can now travel to Thailand without a paper visa, with Thai citizens already visiting Sri Lanka visa-free, subject to a USD 10 processing fee, Daily Mirror reported.
More News
IMF links tax relief to spending cuts in budget talks with Pakistan

IMF links tax relief to spending cuts in budget talks with Pakistan

23 May 2025 | 3:53 PM

Islamabad, May 23 (UNI) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signalled its reluctance in supporting broad tax relief for Pakistan’s salaried, property, beverage, or export sectors unless the government matches such measures with spending cuts or meets a higher revenue target.

see more..
Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus mulling resignation over rising protests

Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus mulling resignation over rising protests

23 May 2025 | 3:47 PM

Dhaka, May 23 (UNI) The Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government, Muhammad Yunus, is considering quitting from his position, reported Bangladeshi media.

see more..

Israeli diplomats' murder suspect may face death penalty - Reports

23 May 2025 | 3:08 PM

Jerusalem, May 23 (UNI) Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the murder of two employees of the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, could face the death penalty, Fox News reported, citing an FBI document.

see more..
Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus considers resignation amid political deadlock

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus considers resignation amid political deadlock

23 May 2025 | 2:46 PM

Dhaka, May 23 (UNI) Bangladesh's interim government chief, Professor Muhammad Yunus is reportedly on the verge of stepping down, as frustration and disillusionment deepens within Bangladesh’s public, political groups, and his own interim government regarding his ability to govern the country.

see more..

Six million cyberspace IDs granted in China

23 May 2025 | 2:39 PM

Beijing, May 23 (UNI) The number of Chinese citizens applying for and activating cyberspace IDs has reached 6 million since the service was introduced to safeguard personal information security, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced on Friday.

see more..