US Speaker’s visit to Taiwan: 27 Chinese warplanes in Taiwan Defense Zone
Taiwan says 27 Chinese warplanes have entered its air defense zone. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said that China is flying warplanes, including fighter jets, to warn its country. Meanwhile, China says that the 5-day military exercise is planned to start. China’s Ministry of Defense noted that the exercise will take place in some of the world’s busiest waterways and will include long-range live ammunition firing. Taiwan President Tsai In-wen said China’s military exercise is a premeditated threat. China is following the tough measures in response to US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
10 members of the team went to the Commonwealth games of England escaped Even if caught by the police, no legal action was taken
10 athletes of the Sri Lankan team who went to England to participate in the 2022 Commonwealth Games have gone missing. The missing group includes a coach and nine athletes. The police in England have worked to find the first three fugitives, but have not been able to take legal action against them because they have visas for six months and have not done anything illegal.
A stock of drugs mixed with marijuana was found in Bhagwantalawa
Chief Inspector Shantha Bandara said that four suspects were arrested in the afternoon of (06) on suspicion of 6 kg of 800 grams of the drug mixed with marijuana, which was illegally imported into Sri Lanka from a foreign country. It has been identified that the drug stock was packed for sale and the four arrested suspects are residents of the Bagavantalawa area. The police station commander said that based on the information received by the police, they were able to find this stock of drugs while checking the houses of the four suspects and the shops in Bagwantalawa town. Also, the four arrested suspects will be produced before the Hatton Magistrate’s Court, and the value of the stock of drugs seized by the police has not yet been assessed, said the Bagwantalawa Police Station Commander.
Taiwan Missile Development Officer Dies in Hotel Amid Cina-Taiwan Conflicts
In the middle of the Cina-Taiwan conflict, a dead body of an officer of the Research and Development Unit of the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan has been found. O Yang Li-hing, deputy head of Taiwan’s Defense Ministry’s National Chung-shan Institute of Science and Technology, was found dead in a hotel room in Pingtung City on Saturday morning, the Central News Agency (CNA) reported. He is also known as the Taiwan Missile Development Officer. Ou Yang, 57, died of a heart attack, officials said. His family also said that he had heart problems. The CNA said Oh Yang had gone to Pingtung City on business. He was reportedly supervising several missile manufacturing projects. At the beginning of 2022, he took over as the deputy head of the project. His death comes as China continues military exercises near Taiwan. China is said to be holding military exercises from August 3, angered by US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
Famous businessman Mr Dilith Jayaweera, promises to build a home for Nethmi Ahinsa
Famous businessman Mr Dilith Jayaweera, promises to build a home for Nethmi Ahinsa who also won a bronze medal in a wrestling competition for Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Games. He posted on his social media account that he will build a house for Nethmi within three months. An 18-year-old school student won the bronze medal in the 57 kg wrestling event amid many difficulties.
The Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-The imposed import restrictions have not yielded the desired results – National Audit Office
The National Audit Office says that although the import of certain goods has been restricted with the aim of keeping the exchange in the country in the year 2021, the expected results of the imposition of import sanctions have not been achieved due to the rapid increase in the number of import licenses. The National Audit Office reveals this by presenting its observations on the annual performance of the Import and Export Control Department in 2021. The observation of the National Audit Office is that the 47 percent increase in import license revenue in 2021 compared to 2018, the year before the Covid epidemic, shows that imports are occurring without control
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated President Ranil Wickremesinghe
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated President Ranil Wickramasinghe. In issuing a special congratulatory message, the General Secretary has said that the leadership of President Ranil Wickramasinghe will be crucial for building a favourable environment and stability to overcome the current challenges the country is facing. The Secretary General of the United Nations further pointed out the importance of consulting with the public as well as encouraging conversation between all stakeholders, including respect for the rule of law and basic human rights principles. Mr Antonio said that he expects to continue the cooperation of the United Nations Organization for peace building, sustainable development and promotion of human rights for all Sri Lankans.
We need an all-party consensus- IMF informs Sri Lanka
It is reported that in order to obtain loan facilities from the International Monetary Fund, the agreement of all the political parties representing the Parliament is required for the loan program. It is stated that this condition has been imposed by saying that the future political stability of Sri Lanka is essential for the repayment of the loan received by the fund. These days, it is reported that efforts are being made to create an all-party government or a unity.
India’s opposition will be strong… Sri Lankan government informs delay of the Chinese ship arrival
The Sri Lankan government has requested to postpone the journey of the Chinese ship ‘Yuan Van 05’ which is scheduled to arrive at Hambantota port on the 11th. It is reported that this notification has been given to the Chinese Embassy in Colombo. The ship will arrive in Sri Lanka ready to stay till the 17th and is currently sailing in the sea near Taiwan. India has strongly protested the arrival of this ship.
Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka-China’s Exim Bank suspends a loan to Sri Lanka
China’s Exim Bank has suspended a US$51 million loan required for the construction of the first phase of the Central Expressway. Due to the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the release of money from China’s Exim Bank has been suspended and due to this, the government has faced a crisis regarding the project. The fact that Sri Lanka has decided to suspend the repayment of foreign debt has also influenced China’s decision. Around 500 Chinese nationals who worked on the 37 km project between Kadawatha and Mirigama have started leaving and as a result around 2000 jobs of residents have been put at risk. Construction of the project began in September 2020 and is targeted for completion by the end of 2024. So far, about 32 per cent of the project has been completed with about 33 billion rupees from the Sri Lankan government.