United States
US Administration Advances Plan to Convert Surplus Warhead Plutonium into Reactor Fuel.
5 hours ago
The US Department of Energy has selected five firms to explore converting 20 metric tonnes of Cold War-era surplus plutonium into fuel for advanced nuclear reactors, a move sparking debate over proliferation risks.
Local News
Legal Proceedings Against Shashi Weerawansa Postponed to May 25.
May 11, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The Colombo Magistrate's Court has rescheduled the case involving Shashi Weerawansa regarding diplomatic passport forgery allegations, pending a decision on defence access to electronic evidence systems.
Economy
Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Internal Disagreements on Future Policy.
April 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM
The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to keep interest rates steady, though the decision revealed significant internal friction regarding future rate-cut plans, partly fueled by global geopolitical instability.













