South centre News

Sri Lanka Braces for Southwest Monsoon as Floodwaters Recede.

As the Meteorological Department prepares for the official onset of the southwest monsoon between May 26 and 27, floodwaters in major river basins are beginning to recede, though significant impact from recent heavy rains continues to affect thousands.

Authorities Extend Flood Alert for Aththanagalu Oya Basin.

Severe Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides Across Central and Southern China.

Fresh Ebola Outbreak Reported in DR Congo's Ituri Province.

New Delhi Hosts Crucial BRICS Ministerial as Regional Tensions Mount.

Heavy Rains Bring Financial Respite to Sri Lanka’s Power Sector.

Amana Bank Expands Footprint with New Gintota Self-Banking Center.

Amana Bank has inaugurated its 44th Self Banking Centre in Gintota, Galle, providing 24/7 access to essential financial services to local residents and businesses.

Maritime Security Crisis: Oil Tanker Seized Off Yemeni Coast Redirected Toward Somalia.

An oil tanker, M/T Eureka, was hijacked off Yemen’s Shabwa province and is being navigated toward Somalia, marking a significant spike in regional piracy as international naval forces remain preoccupied with broader maritime conflicts.

Sri Lanka Strengthens Ties with Global South Think Tank at UN Council Session.

The Rising Global Crisis of AI-Generated Deepfake Sexual Abuse in Schools.

A growing global trend reveals that AI-powered deepfake technology is being increasingly used by students to create and circulate explicit imagery of their peers, causing profound psychological trauma.

UK Innovation Strategy at a Crossroads: Investment vs. Performance Gap.

International Solar Alliance Launches Major Renewable Energy Push in Sri Lanka.