International News
US Prosecutors File Murder Charges Against Raul Castro for 1996 Plane Incident.
May 20, 2026 at 6:57 PM
The US Justice Department has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue, which resulted in the deaths of four people.
Middle East
Landmark Syrian Trial Begins: Ex-Security Chief Atef Najib Facing Severe Charges.
May 10, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Atef Najib, a cousin of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, has appeared in a Damascus court to face at least 10 major charges, including murder and torture, marking a significant step in the nation's post-war transitional justice efforts.
Local News
Justice Served: Long-Standing 2008 Police Murder Case Concludes with Death Sentence.
April 23, 2026 at 7:22 AM
The Balapitiya High Court has sentenced a man known as 'Kalutara Chooti' to death for the 2008 murder of a police constable during a raid in Baddegama, following an 18-year legal process.















