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- [වීදි වෙළඳාම් සම්පූර්ණ තහනම සහ සමාජීය–නීතිමය බලපෑම්](https://ceylonwatch.com/%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%93%e0%b6%af%e0%b7%92-%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%99%e0%b7%85%e0%b6%b3%e0%b7%8f%e0%b6%b8%e0%b7%8a-%e0%b7%83%e0%b6%b8%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%b4%e0%b7%96%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%ab-%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%84/): මහනුවර මහා නගර සභාව විසින් ලබන ජනවාරි 01 වනදා සිට සියලුම ආකාරයේ වීදි වෙළඳාම් සම්පූර්ණයෙන් තහනම් කිරීමට තීරණය කර ඇත. නගරයේ පිරිසිදුකම සහ සුන්දරත්වය රැකගැනීමත්, මහජනතාවට නිදහසේ ගමන් කිරීමට අවහිරයක් නොවීමත් මෙම තීරණයේ ප්‍රධාන අරමුණ ලෙස නගරාධිපතිවරයා සඳහන් කළේය. මෙම තීරණය නගර මධ්‍යයට පමණක් නොව, මුළු මහනුවර නගර සභා බල ප්‍රදේශයම ආවරණය කරයි. නමුත් මෙම තීරණය දෙස විවිධ ආකාරයෙන් බලන පිරිසක් සිටින බැවින් මෙහි ඇත්ත නැත්ත සොයාබැලීමට මේ දින කිහිපයේ විදි වෙළදුන් සහ කඩසාප්පු වෙලදුන්ගෙන්ද අසා දැනගත් කාරණා බොහෝය. ඒවා කෙටියෙන් මෙසේ සදහන් කල හැක. 1.සමහර වෙළදුන් විදි වෙළදාම සදහා යොමුවී ඇත්තේ තමන් උගත් උනත් රැකියා නොලැබීම, සමහර විට තම […]
- [New dashcam video may show missing Texas woman who disappeared on Christmas Eve​Katie Scott​](https://ceylonwatch.com/new-dashcam-video-may-show-missing-texas-woman-who-disappeared-on-christmas-evekatie-scott/): The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have joined the search for Camila Mendoza Olmos, who was last seen leaving her home on Christmas Eve, according to police.​ ​
- [DOJ challenges Virginia law granting in-state tuition to illegal immigrants​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/doj-challenges-virginia-law-granting-in-state-tuition-to-illegal-immigrants/): The Trump administration is suing Virginia over a law that allows some illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates to attend universities and colleges. Federal law prohibits states from providing illegal immigrants postsecondary education benefits that are denied to U.S. citizens.  The Justice Department, which filed the lawsuit in Richmond, argues that Virginia state law discriminates against American citizens who can’t afford the same reduced tuition rates, scholarships or subsidies and that it incentivizes illegal immigration.  “This is not only wrong but illegal. The challenged act’s discriminatory treatment in favor of illegal aliens over citizens is squarely prohibited and preempted […]
- [Rural Manitoba fire destroys home, leaves sole resident dead​Globalnews Digital​](https://ceylonwatch.com/rural-manitoba-fire-destroys-home-leaves-sole-resident-deadglobalnews-digital/): Officers with the Gimli RCMP were asked to perform a wellness check at a home near Narcisse around 10 a.m. on Dec. 24. They arrived to find the home completely burned down.​ ​
- [Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/government-to-review-information-failures-in-british-egyptian-activist-case/): Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah’s “abhorrent” historical tweets.​ ​BBC News
- [Major cities see violent crime surge as national rates plummet significantly in 2025: survey​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/major-cities-see-violent-crime-surge-as-national-rates-plummet-significantly-in-2025-survey/): Violent crime declined nationwide in 2025, but a new survey shows several U.S. cities moving in the opposite direction, reporting increases in homicides, rapes, robberies or aggravated assaults even as the national trend improved. A survey from the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) covers violent crime reporting between January and September 2025 and the same period in 2024. The survey tracked four categories: homicide, rape or sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault. The survey found that total violent crime nationwide decreased compared with the same period in 2024 across all four key categories: DEM GOVERNORS SUDDENLY CRACK DOWN ON CRIME […]
- [Patriots' Drake Maye makes MVP statement with Tom Brady-like game vs Jets​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/patriots-drake-maye-makes-mvp-statement-with-tom-brady-like-game-vs-jets/): New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye made his case for the NFL MVP award on Sunday as he threw five touchdown passes in the team’s demolition of the New York Jets. Four of Maye’s five touchdown passes came in the first half. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He found tight end Austin Hooper on a 2-yard touchdown pass to start the game. Then, he lit it up in the second quarter. He connected with Rhamondre Stevenson, Stefon Diggs and Hunter Henry for touchdown grabs as the Patriots took a 35-3 lead into the locker room at the […]
- [Travis Kelce's Chiefs teammate makes emotional plea for star to play one more year​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/travis-kelces-chiefs-teammate-makes-emotional-plea-for-star-to-play-one-more-year/): Travis Kelce walked off the field at Arrowhead Stadium possibly for the final time as the Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. Retirement rumors have swirled around Kelce all season long, and based on looking at the tight end’s production coupled with the Chiefs’ record this season, it wouldn’t surprise any NFL fan if he were to decide to call it a career. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Chris Jones had other ideas. The star defensive lineman expressed his hope that Kelce would stay for one more season. “I hope not man, […]
- [Mets star's wife named to NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's inaugural committee​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/mets-stars-wife-named-to-nyc-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdanis-inaugural-committee/): The wife of New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor, Katia Reguero Lindor, was listed on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s list of inaugural committee members. Reguero Lindor was listed as the host of “The Unaparent Podcast” on the list of members released by Mamdani earlier this week. Reguero Lindor took to social media to support Mamdani during November’s election.  “Supporting politicians who fight for immigrants, artists, workers, and everyone who deserves a dignified life – isn’t against my interests, even if I’m in a different economic position, my well-being is tied to the well-being of others. When humanity […]
- [The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/the-cure-guitarist-perry-bamonte-dies-aged-65/): The band says the musician died “after a short illness at home over Christmas”.​ ​BBC News
- [LA Mayor Bass laments historic Latino Border Patrol recruitment surge across southern border​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/la-mayor-bass-laments-historic-latino-border-patrol-recruitment-surge-across-southern-border/): Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is lamenting the historic numbers of Latinos joining the Border Patrol.  In an interview Friday with Wolf Blitzer on “The Situation Room,” Blitzer asked Bass, “But first, let me get your reaction to that report from David Culver we just heard. What did you think?” “Well, in a way, I think it’s sad,” Bass responded. “I think that those Border Patrol agents are going to have a difficult time when they’re out in the field and they see what actually happens in real life separate from their training. But I do understand that their primary […]
- [Severe atmospheric river storm causes flooding, mudslides in Southern California​Globalnews Digital​](https://ceylonwatch.com/severe-atmospheric-river-storm-causes-flooding-mudslides-in-southern-californiaglobalnews-digital/): Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years, increasing the risk of debris flows in areas scorched by wildfires in January.​ ​
- [Biden nearly invisible in own Christmas family photo as Hunter takes center stage position​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/biden-nearly-invisible-in-own-christmas-family-photo-as-hunter-takes-center-stage-position/): Former President Joe Biden shared a family photo on social media on Christmas Eve, sparking online criticism after he appeared partially visible in the image while son Hunter stood front and center. The photo shows several members of the Biden family standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree, with Hunter positioned prominently in the foreground. Former first lady Jill Biden is also in the image, standing in front of the former president, with her head partially obstructing his face. All other family members appear fully framed and clearly visible. In the X post accompanying the image, Biden wrote, “Wishing […]
- [Preview Julia Donaldson's joyful tale of love​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/preview-julia-donaldsons-joyful-tale-of-love/): Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything​ ​BBC News
- [Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/officials-discover-a-million-more-documents-potentially-related-to-epstein-case/): The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a “few more weeks”.​ ​BBC News
- [Pentagon to send 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans as violent crime surges ahead of major events​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/pentagon-to-send-350-national-guard-troops-to-new-orleans-as-violent-crime-surges-ahead-of-major-events/): The Pentagon is deploying 350 National Guard troops in New Orleans through Mardi Gras in an effort to curb crime in the city. The troops will support federal authorities, including the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, as they enforce federal law and help counter high rates of violent crime in New Orleans and other metropolitan areas in Louisiana, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Tuesday. “Operating under Governor Landry’s command and control, this mission will directly enhance the safety of Louisiana’s residents and the enforcement of federal laws, reaffirming the Department of Defense’s commitment to supporting our […]
- [What we know about CECOT, the brutal mega-prison at the heart of the recent 60 Minutes controversy​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/what-we-know-about-cecot-the-brutal-mega-prison-at-the-heart-of-the-recent-60-minutes-controversy/): ​ ​CBC | World News
- [Your first look at Guz Khan's new comedy, landing this Christmas​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/your-first-look-at-guz-khans-new-comedy-landing-this-christmas/): The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.​ ​BBC News
- [The Bank of Canada is ‘cautious’ heading into 2026, with all eyes on CUSMA​Ari Rabinovitch​](https://ceylonwatch.com/the-bank-of-canada-is-cautious-heading-into-2026-with-all-eyes-on-cusmaari-rabinovitch/): The Bank of Canada says it’s staying ‘cautious’ heading into 2026 as uncertainty remains high with the global trade war, tariffs and a trade deal with the U.S. set for review.​ ​
- [No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/no-charge-over-bob-vylan-idf-chants-at-glastonbury/): Avon and Somerset Police says the incident “does not meet the criminal threshold” for prosecution.​ ​BBC News
- [Brown University hires former US Attorney Zachary Cunha as possible campus shooting lawsuits loom​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/brown-university-hires-former-us-attorney-zachary-cunha-as-possible-campus-shooting-lawsuits-loom/): First on Fox: Brown University has retained former U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha, who stepped down in May, in preparation for possible lawsuits related to the fatal shooting of two students on campus earlier this month, Fox News has learned.  The Ivy League school said it has hired Cunha, who served as the U.S. attorney for Rhode Island, to help coordinate with authorities.  “Brown works routinely with outside counsel whose expertise complements that of the University’s Office of the General Counsel,” the university said in a statement. In this case, we retained Zachary Cunha, the former United States Attorney for the […]
- [15 bread making essentials, starting at $5 – sourdough kits, scrapers and more​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/15-bread-making-essentials-starting-at-5-sourdough-kits-scrapers-and-more/): The right bread-making tools can transform your baking experience, so we’ve gathered the essentials to simplify the process, boost the fun, and cut down on the mess. Whether you’re baking your first loaf or still learning, tools like a Dutch oven, stand mixer or $5 bench scraper make things a lot earlier to manage. You can also try a sourdough starter kit for less than $40 or the DoughBed by Sourhouse warming system if you’re looking to level-up. Original price: $39.99 Master your skills in sourdough bread making with this all-in-one starter kit, which has everything you need to make a well-structured loaf, from a proofing […]
- [Nicki Minaj praises ‘handsome’ Donald Trump at Turning Point USA event​Katie Scott​](https://ceylonwatch.com/nicki-minaj-praises-handsome-donald-trump-at-turning-point-usa-eventkatie-scott/): ‘You have amazing role models like the assassin, JD Vance,’ the rapper said before going silent, realizing what word she used in front of Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika.​ ​
- [Barry Manilow announces surgery for early-stage cancer and postpones January concerts​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/barry-manilow-announces-surgery-for-early-stage-cancer-and-postpones-january-concerts-2/): Singer Barry Manilow announced he will be undergoing surgery in late December to remove a cancerous spot on his lung. He announced his January concerts will be postponed to February. ​ ​CBC | World News
- [Barry Manilow announces surgery for early-stage cancer and postpones January concerts​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/barry-manilow-announces-surgery-for-early-stage-cancer-and-postpones-january-concerts/): Singer Barry Manilow announced he will be undergoing surgery in late December to remove a cancerous spot on his lung. He announced his January concerts will be postponed to February. ​ ​CBC | World News
- [Police watchdog may investigate force over Maccabi fan ban​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/police-watchdog-may-investigate-force-over-maccabi-fan-ban/): The IOPC says it can exercise its investigatory power if warranted, after its director said she was willing to launch a probe.​ ​BBC News
- [Finnish president says Russia-Ukraine peace deal closer than any point during the war​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/finnish-president-says-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-closer-than-any-point-during-the-war/): President of Finland Alexander Stubb said Sunday that negotiators are closer than at any point during the war to securing a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, crediting U.S. diplomacy and pressure from sanctions on Russian oil as talks enter what he described as their most difficult final stage. “We’re probably closer [to reaching a peace agreement] than we have been at any time of this war,” Stubb said on The Sunday Briefing.” He added that President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, have spent the past several weeks “working around the clock” to narrow differences between […]
- [US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say​Globalnews Digital​](https://ceylonwatch.com/us-forces-stop-a-second-merchant-vessel-off-the-coast-of-venezuela-american-officials-sayglobalnews-digital/): U.S. forces stopped another vessel off Venezuela as Trump escalates pressure on President Nicolás Maduro and enforces a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers.​ ​
- [Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/survivors-nervous-and-sceptical-about-release-of-remaining-epstein-files/): US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.​ ​BBC News
- [A Minneapolis Mission Has Found a Way to Reach America's 'Unreached People Group': The Homeless​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/a-minneapolis-mission-has-found-a-way-to-reach-americas-unreached-people-group-the-homeless/): When we caught up with Monica DeLaurentis in Minneapolis, she was out in her mission field, doing what she does each week, visiting homeless encampments, praying for people, giving them food, and telling them about Jesus. ​ ​CBNNews.com
- [Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/knife-attacker-kills-three-after-smoke-bombing-taiwan-metro/): The suspect’s spree began at Taipei’s main metro before he moved to another station nearby.​ ​BBC News
- [Out of Heartbreak, Hope: How TPUSA Is Carrying Charlie Kirk's Legacy Forward​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/out-of-heartbreak-hope-how-tpusa-is-carrying-charlie-kirks-legacy-forward/): The TPUSA organization has received a massive outpouring of support. CBN News saw the evidence up close inside the mailroom, filled with crosses, books, letters, and more. “We are getting prayers from so many strangers, so many people we know,” Andrew Kolvet tells CBN News. “Everybody’s reaching out, rooting for us, and that part has been tremendous.”  ​ ​CBNNews.com
- [Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/democrats-release-latest-batch-of-epstein-photos-as-justice-department-deadline-looms/): The materials include photos of women’s passports, and Lolita quotes written across a woman’s body.​ ​BBC News
- [Rob Reiner's family speaks out as son Nick Reiner appears in court for first time to face murder charges​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/rob-reiners-family-speaks-out-as-son-nick-reiner-appears-in-court-for-first-time-to-face-murder-charges/): Jake and Romy Reiner said they are in “unimaginable pain”, as brother Nick Reiner faces first-degree murder charges in their parents’ death.​ ​BBC News
- [Trump attends solemn dignified transfer for Iowa guardsmen, civilian killed in Syria ISIS attack​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/trump-attends-solemn-dignified-transfer-for-iowa-guardsmen-civilian-killed-in-syria-isis-attack/): President Donald Trump and participated in the dignified transfer for two members of the Iowa National Guard who were killed in Syria this weekend. The Wednesday transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware saw the return of Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, return to U.S. soil. The two men were killed in an ambush by an ISIS gunman. Their interpreter, U.S. civilian Ayad Mansoor Sakat, was also killed, and his case was also brought home on Wednesday. War Secretary Pete Hegseth also attended the transfer. First lady Melania Trump was scheduled to attend […]
- [Bronze Medalist W.G.K.G. Chandrawathi Dismissed After Seeking Justice](https://ceylonwatch.com/bronze-medalist-w-g-k-g-chandrawathi-dismissed-after-seeking-justice/): Bronze Medalist W.G.K.G. Chandrawathi Dismissed After Seeking Justice Sri Lanka is once again confronted with the harsh reality of workplace retaliation, this time involving one of its own athletes. Ms. W.G.K.G. Chandrawathi, a long-distance runner who brought home bronze medals in the 5000-meter event at the Asian Premier Athletics Championship in Bangalore, India, has been dismissed from her job at a leading retail chain after using the labour complaint procedure to report workplace grievances. Her dismissal has sparked outrage among labour rights advocates, who see it as a clear act of retaliation and a violation of her dignity as both […]
- [Parents of Israeli Embassy Murder Victim Visit DC to Confront 'Growing Monster' of Antisemitism​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/parents-of-israeli-embassy-murder-victim-visit-dc-to-confront-growing-monster-of-antisemitism/): Seven months ago, Israeli embassy worker Yaron Lischinsky and his girlfriend Sarah Milgrim lost their lives in a violent act of antisemitism. Recently, Yaron’s parents traveled from Israel to Washington, where their son spent his final months serving his home country, and sat down with CBN News to talk about their painful path forward.​ ​CBNNews.com
- [Pelosi perceived as 'on the wrong side' over congressional stock trading as career nears end: NY Times​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/pelosi-perceived-as-on-the-wrong-side-over-congressional-stock-trading-as-career-nears-end-ny-times/): The New York Times called out former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in a Monday piece, arguing she’s ending her career with an “asterisk” due to her stance on congressional stock trading. While Pelosi, who’s retiring in 2027 after 40 years in Congress, will leave office as the most powerful woman in American political history, “the widespread perception that she was on the wrong side of the debate over congressional stock trading, and personally benefited from the practice, has put an asterisk on that legacy,” the Times reported. Pelosi does not personally own or trade stocks, but her husband, venture […]
- [SOUTHCOM commander abruptly retires amid escalating scrutiny of Caribbean strikes​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/southcom-commander-abruptly-retires-amid-escalating-scrutiny-of-caribbean-strikes/): The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), whose area of operations includes the Caribbean waters where the strikes against the alleged drug boats have been conducted, retired Friday as scrutiny surrounding the attacks mounts.  Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, who became the head of Southern Command in November 2024, announced suddenly in October that he would retire from the military as operations heated up in the region that the administration claims is part of President Donald Trump’s crusade against the influx of drugs into the U.S.   The Trump administration designated drug cartel groups like Tren de Aragua, Sinaloa and others as […]
- [Schumer draws fire for casual tone after Sydney terror attack as Fetterman, Cruz demand tougher stance​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/schumer-draws-fire-for-casual-tone-after-sydney-terror-attack-as-fetterman-cruz-demand-tougher-stance/): A lighter tone struck by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in the wake of a terrorist attack at a Jewish celebration in Australia clashed sharply with calls for a harder line on rising antisemitism on Sunday, prompting debate on the role of rhetoric in countering violence. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the highest-ranking lawmaker of Jewish descent in American history, sparked criticism online for offering his condolences, while in the same breath celebrating a football victory for New York.  “I’m going to say a few words about the terrible shooting in Sydney, Australia. And first, of course, as I […]
- [Dog‑Eyes Exposé: Volatile Night Shifts and Broken Dignity in Kandy](https://ceylonwatch.com/dog%e2%80%91eyes-expose-volatile-night-shifts-and-broken-dignity-in-kandy/): Women’s Rights Violations in Kandy Demand National Action Kandy, Sri Lanka, is facing a disturbing labour rights crisis that goes far beyond ordinary workplace grievances. Women employees in several shops and private businesses are being compelled to work late into the night, often until 10 pm or beyond, without safe transport or fair wages. Investigations and worker testimonies reveal unsafe commuting conditions, twelve‑hour continuous duties, untimely salary payments, and pressure to resign — all of which undermine the dignity and safety of women workers.  The situation is worsened by the lack of public transport after 10 pm in Kandy town. With bus […]
- [Strictly finalists confirmed after dance-off decider​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/strictly-finalists-confirmed-after-dance-off-decider/): The three remaining couples will compete for the glitterball trophy in the final next weekend.​ ​BBC News
- [Nutrient deficiency linked to heart disease risk for millions, new study warns​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/nutrient-deficiency-linked-to-heart-disease-risk-for-millions-new-study-warns/): More than three-quarters of the global population is falling short on omega-3 intake, a nutrient gap that may increase the risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, inflammation and vision problems. That’s according to an analysis published in Nutrition Research Reviews, in which researchers from the University of East Anglia, the University of Southampton and Holland & Barrett analyzed omega-3 intake patterns across multiple countries and age groups. The review found that 76% of people worldwide are not meeting the recommended levels of two omega-3 fats that are essential for heart health: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). TREATING GUM […]
- [Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/angry-fans-throw-chairs-and-bottles-at-messi-event-in-india/): The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.​ ​BBC News
- [Udumbaragiri – Dimbulagala Legacy: Reviving Forgotten Voices of Sri Lanka](https://ceylonwatch.com/udumbaragiri-dimbulagala-legacy-reviving-forgotten-voices-of-sri-lanka/): The television documentary Udumbaragiri – Dumarakka Pabbatha, Dimbulagala, Palatiyawa unfolds as a cinematic journey into one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred landscapes. Directed and produced by Sri Lanka National Artiste Athula Srilal, the film is both a historical retelling and a cultural awakening, weaving together royal chronicles, Buddhist monastic traditions, and indigenous voices. The story opens with the dream of Queen Mahasundara Devi, who envisions the Waduga Nayakkar royalty of Senkadagala in regal attire. Her devotion is remembered in chronicles that describe her offering of five hundred stone cells and images to the Sangha at Dimbulagala, a gesture that ensured […]
- [Elections Alberta gets extra $6.7M to handle onslaught of recall petitions​Globalnews Digital​](https://ceylonwatch.com/elections-alberta-gets-extra-6-7m-to-handle-onslaught-of-recall-petitionsglobalnews-digital/): Elections Alberta chief electoral officer Gordon McClure requested the extra money because his office is managing 21 active recall petition campaigns.​ ​
- [Ex-Tory MP’s departure caught Poilievre flat-footed on eve of holiday break​Alex Boutilier​](https://ceylonwatch.com/ex-tory-mps-departure-caught-poilievre-flat-footed-on-eve-of-holiday-breakalex-boutilier/): An Ontario MP’s floor crossing ahead of holiday break gives Pierre Poilievre no time to rally the Conservative caucus until late January.​ ​
- [Saskatoon cops warn of counterfeit cash reports​Sam Thompson​](https://ceylonwatch.com/saskatoon-cops-warn-of-counterfeit-cash-reportssam-thompson/): Saskatoon police are urging to public to be cautious after counterfeit cash was found to have been used in multiple transactions at retail stores and in person-to-person sales.​ ​
- [Man charged with manslaughter after girlfriend freezes to death on Austrian mountain​Katie Scott​](https://ceylonwatch.com/man-charged-with-manslaughter-after-girlfriend-freezes-to-death-on-austrian-mountainkatie-scott/): Thomas Plamberger and his girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, were attempting to scale Austria’s tallest mountain in the middle of winter, despite her inexperience.​ ​
- [Shedeur Sanders addresses undergarment rumors after viral moment in Browns' loss: 'It did look like that'​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/shedeur-sanders-addresses-undergarment-rumors-after-viral-moment-in-browns-loss-it-did-look-like-that/): Shedeur Sanders had his best game of the season in his third start for the Cleveland Browns over the weekend, but the discourse on social media had less to do with his performance and more about the speculation regarding what the rookie quarterback was wearing.  A screenshot of Sanders circulated on social media after the Browns’ 31-29 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The image prompted speculation over whether Sanders was sporting a certain kind of undergarment.  To get to the bottom of it, Sanders’ brother, Shilo Sanders, FaceTimed his brother during a recent video posted to his YouTube channel to […]
- [Rachel Maddow regrets not pressing Kamala Harris more during interview about '107 Days' memoir​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/rachel-maddow-regrets-not-pressing-kamala-harris-more-during-interview-about-107-days-memoir/): MS NOW host Rachel Maddow revealed on Tuesday that she wished she had pressed former Vice President Kamala Harris more during a September interview about the 2024 Democratic nominee’s book. Maddow told former Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison during his “At Our Table” podcast that she knew Harris was blunter, sharper and more “cutting” off camera, and said it came through somewhat in her campaign memoir, “107 Days.” “But in the interview, with the camera rolling, she’s being careful. And I wish I would have just kind of pulled the — and said, like, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. […]
- [Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/trump-criticises-decaying-european-countries-and-weak-leaders/): The UK praises Europe’s “strength” after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.​ ​BBC News
- [Inspections of Saskatchewan special care homes found lacking: auditor​Sam Thompson​](https://ceylonwatch.com/inspections-of-saskatchewan-special-care-homes-found-lacking-auditorsam-thompson/): A new report from Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor has made a number of recommendations about how the Ministry of Health can improve its inspections of special care homes.​ ​
- [Collins, Moreno unveil Obamacare plan as Republicans search for solution to expiring subsidies​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/collins-moreno-unveil-obamacare-plan-as-republicans-search-for-solution-to-expiring-subsidies/): A Senate Republican duo unveiled their vision for expiring Obamacare premium subsidies as the Senate hurtles toward a vote on the credits at the end of this week. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, announced their plan to tackle the subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of this year. Their proposal, made public on Monday, would extend the subsidies for two years. The upper chamber is set to vote on legislation dealing with the expiring subsidies on Thursday, but so far only Senate Democrats have united behind a proposal from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, […]
- ['I am not weak' says Slot, but Salah could return​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/i-am-not-weak-says-slot-but-salah-could-return/): Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is “not weak” and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority.​ ​BBC News
- [Is there any way back for Salah and Liverpool?​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/is-there-any-way-back-for-salah-and-liverpool/): After Mohamed Salah’s explosive interview about his Liverpool future, BBC Sport takes a closer look at if there is a way back for him.​ ​BBC News
- [Gritty Palestine enter Arab Cup quarters as favourites Qatar crash out​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/gritty-palestine-enter-arab-cup-quarters-as-favourites-qatar-crash-out/): Tunisia beat Asian champions Qatar 3-0, while Palestine draw with Syria to enter the quarterfinals for the first time.​ ​Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- [Cities hit hardest by crime, poverty rank among America’s least relaxed, study finds​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/cities-hit-hardest-by-crime-poverty-rank-among-americas-least-relaxed-study-finds/): With many Americans leaving high-cost, high-crime cities behind, a new study found that daily life in some U.S. communities is significantly more “relaxed.” A new ranking by LawnStarter shows that many pockets of calm exist far from urban centers, which are ripe with stress and instability. The study analyzed 500 cities across 42 metrics related to well-being, including sleep quality, mental health, commute times, access to nature, financial stability and recreation. Wealthy suburbs and tech hubs with high incomes and reliable local amenities help shield residents from some of the stresses many other parts of the country deal with, the […]
- [Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/zelensky-signals-progress-in-talks-with-us-on-peace-plan/): The Ukrainian president says he is “determined” to continue working with US, as strikes on Ukraine continue.​ ​BBC News
- [B.C. government provides guidance about involuntary care for people under 19​Amy Judd​](https://ceylonwatch.com/b-c-government-provides-guidance-about-involuntary-care-for-people-under-19amy-judd/): This guidance is to help clarify for physicians when young people can be admitted under the Mental Health Act at the request of parents or guardians.​ ​
- [Trump rewrites national security playbook as mass migration overtakes terrorism as top US threat​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/trump-rewrites-national-security-playbook-as-mass-migration-overtakes-terrorism-as-top-us-threat/): The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy marks a sweeping shift in America’s defense priorities, downplaying Islamic terrorism and decades of Middle East–centric policymaking in favor of asserting U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere and treating mass migration as the top national security threat. In language that departs from every post-9/11 strategy document, the White House argues that the Middle East is no longer the primary driver of global instability and says the “era of mass migration must end,” elevating border security and counter-cartel operations to core national defense missions. “The days in which the Middle East dominated American foreign […]
- [US prioritizes visas for fans travelling for the World Cup, other events​Globalnews Digital​](https://ceylonwatch.com/us-prioritizes-visas-for-fans-travelling-for-the-world-cup-other-eventsglobalnews-digital/): The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications for foreigners to attend the World Cup and other events.​ ​
- [Sabrina Carpenter refuses to back down from risqué reinvention after Disney Channel years​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/sabrina-carpenter-refuses-to-back-down-from-risque-reinvention-after-disney-channel-years/): Sabrina Carpenter isn’t backing down from her risqué reinvention as she works to break free from the Disney Channel image some fans still cling to. The 26-year-old pop star has faced criticism following the release of her last two albums, “Short n’ Sweet” and “Man’s Best Friend.” More than 10 years after her breakout role on Disney’s “Girl Meets World,” Carpenter has reinvented herself as an artist who makes money being “pretty and witty.” She’s often met with backlash for choosing to lean into her sexuality through her music. “I think it wouldn’t matter so much if I wasn’t a […]
- ['Packed and Overflowing': Fraternity, Sorority Members Transformed in Bible Study Spike at Clemson​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/packed-and-overflowing-fraternity-sorority-members-transformed-in-bible-study-spike-at-clemson/): At Clemson University, frat houses long known for alcohol-fueled parties are seeing a surge in interest from fraternity and sorority members wanting to explore their faith.​ ​CBNNews.com
- [Boil water warning after Kent and Sussex supply failure​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/boil-water-warning-after-kent-and-sussex-supply-failure/): The Prime Minister calls Kent water crisis “shocking” as 24,000 homes are warned to boil water.​ ​BBC News
- [The illusion of Western peacemaking​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/the-illusion-of-western-peacemaking/): When peacemaking ignores truth, it risks turning war crimes into opinion and genocide into a story with two sides.​ ​Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- [Cameroon’s opposition leader Anicet Ekane dies in military detention​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/cameroons-opposition-leader-anicet-ekane-dies-in-military-detention/): Veteran politician Anicet Ekane’s death sparks accusations of medical neglect and intensifies post-election crisis.​ ​Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- [Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU in college football coaching shakeup​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/lane-kiffin-leaves-ole-miss-for-lsu-in-college-football-coaching-shakeup/): The Lane Kiffin drama came to an end on Sunday as the Ole Miss Rebels head football coach announced he was leaving the school to take the LSU Tigers’ job. Kiffin came off a win against Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl rivalry game on Friday afternoon. He said he had a lot of praying to do before making the decision, which was initially expected to be made on Saturday. But Kiffin reportedly had meetings with athletic director Keith Carter and school chancellor Glenn Boyce through the night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He met with the […]
- [JoJo Siwa breaks silence after being rushed to the hospital for painful burst ovarian cyst​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/jojo-siwa-breaks-silence-after-being-rushed-to-the-hospital-for-painful-burst-ovarian-cyst/): JoJo Siwa says she is recovering after a painful medical scare. The singer and dancer took to her TikTok to share a health update, after she posted an image of herself on a stretcher before her performance at the Mall of America Friday. Siwa, 22, revealed she went to the hospital because “one of my ovaries had a cyst on it that burst and was bleeding in my stomach.” “So that’s what was causing the excruciating pain — anytime that the blood in the stomach,” the star said. “It’s like brutal pain, and long story short, should revolve itself. It […]
- [ද්‍රව්‍ය සංවර්ධනයෙන් පමණක් රටක් දියුණු කළ නො හැක; අධ්‍යාත්මික සංවර්ධනය ඇති නො වනතාක් රටකට සෞභාග්‍ය ලඟ කර ගත නො හැකි බව..](https://ceylonwatch.com/%e0%b6%af%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%ba-%e0%b7%83%e0%b6%82%e0%b7%80%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%b0%e0%b6%b1%e0%b6%ba%e0%b7%99%e0%b6%b1%e0%b7%8a-%e0%b6%b4%e0%b6%b8%e0%b6%ab/): ආරියතිලක2025.11.30 රටක් දියුණු වීමට රටේ ජනතාව දෙවිධියකින් බල ගැන්විය යුතු ය. අධ්‍යාතමික වශයෙන් හා ආර්ථික වශයෙනි. අධ්‍යාත්මික වශයෙන් බල ගැන්වීම නො කරනතාක් ආර්ථික සමෘද්ධියට පත් වීම කළ නො හැක. අධ්‍යාත්මික බල ගැන්වීම නම් ධර්ම ශක්තිය ඇති කිරීම ය. මෙයට ප්‍රධාන විය යුත්තේ රටේ පාලන තන්ත්‍රය ය. අතීතයේ නම් රජු ය. වර්තමානයේ නම් රටේ ප්‍රධානියා ය. සම්බුදු දහම ඇති මේ රටේ සම්බුදු දහමින් බල ගැන්වූ අධ්‍යාත්මික බලය, උසස් ලෙස ඇති කර ගැනීමට සම්බුද්ධ ශානසනය ප්‍රධාන කොට ගත යුතු ය. වත්මන් රාජ්‍ය පාලනය පත් වූ දා පටන් මහා සංඝ රත්නයට රාජය අනුග්‍රහය සාඞඝගත දක්ෂිණාවක් ලෙස එක බත් හැන්දක දුන් බවක දක්නට නො […]
- [Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning 'colonialist threat'​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/venezuela-calls-trump-airspace-closure-warning-colonialist-threat/): US President Donald Trump said the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed “in its entirety”.​ ​BBC News
- [අපේ හෙළපුතුන් ත්‍රස්තවාදයෙන් රට බේරා ගැනීමට මහ පොළොව මත ලේ වැගිරූ විට, හැම එකාම කෑ ගසා කීවේ අපේ රණවිරුවන් කියා.](https://ceylonwatch.com/%e0%b6%85%e0%b6%b4%e0%b7%9a-%e0%b7%84%e0%b7%99%e0%b7%85%e0%b6%b4%e0%b7%94%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%94%e0%b6%b1%e0%b7%8a-%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%83%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%8f%e0%b6%af/): තම අතපය, ඇස් ඉස් මස් මහ පොළොවට පූජාකළ එම රණවිරුවන් රෝද පුටුවලින් හා හැරමිටි ගහමින් යනවිට, ඉබේටම සෙබළුන් විය.ගංවතුරෙන් පීඩා විඳින ලක්ෂ ගණන් අසරණ ජනතාවට මිහි බට දෙවිවරුන් සේ තම ජීවිත පරදුවට තබා ජනතාව ආරක්‍ෂිත ස්ථානවලට ගෙනයනවිට අර කී සෙබළුන් දැන් නැවත රණවිරුවන් වී ඇත.පුදුමය වෙන්නේ ගංවතුර නොගැලුවානම්. මහා කඳු නාය නොගියා නම්. අනක් ගුණක් නැති දේශපාලුවන්ගේ නොමනාකම්වලට කර්මඵල ලෙසින් වන්දි ගෙවන්නේ පීඩිත ජනයාමයි. පව්කාර දේශපාලුවනේ!දුරාතීතයේ සිට මව්බිම වෙනුවෙන් රුධිරය හෙලු ජාතියේ වීරයින්ට නිගා කිරීම නවත්තපල්ලා! නුඹලාගේ කර්මය නුඹලා වෙන ආකාරයකින් ගෙවා දමාපල්ලා! අනතුර වෙන්න කලින් එය වළක්වා ගැනීම කෙසේ වෙතත් හානිය අවම කර ගැනීමට කාලය යොදනවා වෙනුවට මැති සබය […]
- [Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/hungarys-orban-defies-eu-partners-and-meets-putin-again-in-moscow/): Russia’s leader praised what he called Orban’s “balanced position on the situation in Ukraine”.​ ​BBC News
- [Trump to void all documents allegedly signed by Biden via autopen, threatens perjury charge​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/trump-to-void-all-documents-allegedly-signed-by-biden-via-autopen-threatens-perjury-charge/): President Donald Trump announced on Friday he is terminating all documents allegedly signed by former President Joe Biden with the autopen. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed 92% of documents signed during Biden’s presidency were done so with the device. “The Autopen is not allowed to be used if approval is not specifically given by the President of the UnitedStates,” Trump wrote. “The Radical Left Lunatics circling Biden around the beautiful Resolute Desk in the Oval Office took the Presidency away from him.” Trump said he is canceling all executive orders and “anything else that was not directly signed […]
- [National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/national-guard-shooting-suspect-worked-with-cia-in-afghanistan/): The suspect had been recruited to Unit 03 of the Kandahar Strike Force, a former military commander told the BBC, coming to the US after the withdrawal.​ ​BBC News
- [John Stamos and Jerry O’Connell bury the hatchet after yearslong rift over Rebecca Romijn​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/john-stamos-and-jerry-oconnell-bury-the-hatchet-after-yearslong-rift-over-rebecca-romijn/): Rebecca Romijn’s husband, Jerry O’Connell and John Stamos playfully put their yearslong feud to rest. O’Connell and Stamos posed together for a photo featuring the “Full House” star’s wife Caitlin McHugh. “First @zohrankmamdani and @realdonaldtrump Then me and @johnstamos You are up @russian_kremlin & zelenskyy_official,” O’Connell captioned the post. O’Connell, Stamos and McHugh were together to celebrate Howie Mandel’s birthday. The “Deal or No Deal” host commented on the post, writing, “This is what I do. I bring people together. You’re welcome.” REBECCA ROMIJN WAS ‘BLINDSIDED’ BY EX JOHN STAMOS’ ALLEGATIONS: ‘DON’T REALLY WANT TO HELP HIM SELL HIS BOOKS’ […]
- [We make £100,000. The cut to cash Isa limit is a big blow​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/we-make-100000-the-cut-to-cash-isa-limit-is-a-big-blow/): BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.​ ​BBC News
- [Who is Trump's 'drone guy' Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks?​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/who-is-trumps-drone-guy-dan-driscoll-taking-key-role-in-ukraine-talks/): The youngest-ever US army secretary has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of renewed efforts to end the years-long war.​ ​BBC News
- [Halifax told to streamline evaluation of Dalhousie University’s historic properties​Globalnews Digital​](https://ceylonwatch.com/halifax-told-to-streamline-evaluation-of-dalhousie-universitys-historic-propertiesglobalnews-digital/): A new report says Halifax regional council should streamline the heritage evaluation of 37 downtown properties owned by Dalhousie University.​ ​
- [What is in the iconic red box?​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/what-is-in-the-iconic-red-box/): The BBC’s Lucy Woodham explains what the red box is and what’s actually inside it.​ ​BBC News
- [Eze hits hat-trick as Arsenal thrash Tottenham​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/eze-hits-hat-trick-as-arsenal-thrash-tottenham/): Eberechi Eze scores a hat-trick to help Arsenal thump rivals Tottenham 4-1 and go six points clear at the top of the Premier League – despite a moment of magic from Richarlison.​ ​BBC News
- [NHL star suspended after latest brutal hit led to second game misconduct​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/nhl-star-suspended-after-latest-brutal-hit-led-to-second-game-misconduct/): Dallas Stars right winger Mikko Rantanen was suspended for one game on Sunday after he picked up his second game misconduct of the season against the Calgary Flames. The incident occurred in the final minute of the second period. Rantanen skated behind Flames forward Matt Coronato and hit him into the boards. Coronato was bleeding heavily from the face and Rantanen hit the showers early. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM “Dallas’ Mikko Rantanen has been automatically suspended for one game under Rule 23.6, Physical Infractions Category,” the NHL Department of Player Safety said in a statement. “In […]
- [Christian converts are among the Iranians being sent home from US​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/christian-converts-are-among-the-iranians-being-sent-home-from-us/): Iranians who have converted to Christianity and had their asylum claims rejected speak to the BBC.​ ​BBC News
- [Candace Cameron Bure admits she turned down Hollywood scripts with sex scenes that conflict with her beliefs​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/candace-cameron-bure-admits-she-turned-down-hollywood-scripts-with-sex-scenes-that-conflict-with-her-beliefs/): Candace Cameron Bure is shedding light on why she rejected several Hollywood scripts in her teens and 20s.  “I was just honestly never the kid that wanted to do the risky thing, that wanted to use my body or my sexuality to get ahead … My morality meant more to me, and my character has always meant more to me than the success of things … That’s a part of inherently me — not because I’m trying to be the righteous person, but I just genuinely was not that kid that wanted to do that,” she said on the “Stay […]
- [White House dubs Dem a scam victim after he fumes Rubio wouldn’t fund climate trip​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/white-house-dubs-dem-a-scam-victim-after-he-fumes-rubio-wouldnt-fund-climate-trip/): The White House dubbed Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse a scam victim after he publicly complained the Trump administration would not fund or support his junket to the COP30 climate change conference in Belém, Brazil this week. The Trump administration largely ignored the confab of global climate change leaders; a stark contrast to former President Joe Biden sending Clinton confidant John Podesta to lead a substantial U.S. delegation to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2024. “Sadly, Senator Whitehouse has fallen victim to the biggest scam of the century: the Green New Scam,” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said of Whitehouse, D-R.I. “The […]
- [Graham says Trump wants to 'move the bill' on Russia sanctions, but procedural hurdles await​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/graham-says-trump-wants-to-move-the-bill-on-russia-sanctions-but-procedural-hurdles-await/): Congress is once again on the edge of considering a bone-crushing sanctions package against Russia, but procedural disagreements threaten to derail the process. Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., have been working on a sanctions package that would hit Russia and its energy trade partners where it hurts in a bid to cripple the Kremlin’s war machine. Movement on their legislation, which has over 80 co-sponsors in the upper chamber, has lurched and stalled over the last several months as President Donald Trump and his administration work to hammer out a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine to […]
- [HHS gold standard study flips ‘gender affirming care’ on its head as Dems keep pushing trans issues at SCOTUS​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/hhs-gold-standard-study-flips-gender-affirming-care-on-its-head-as-dems-keep-pushing-trans-issues-at-scotus/): The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a peer-reviewed report that found medical procedures to alter a child’s biological sex pose serious long-term dangers to children as Democrats continue promoting transgender issues before the nation’s highest court.  “The American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics peddled the lie that chemical and surgical sex-rejecting procedures could be good for children,” HHS chief Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said in a Wednesday press release. “They betrayed their oath to first do no harm, and their so-called ‘gender-affirming care’ has inflicted lasting physical and psychological damage on vulnerable young people. […]
- [FCC Chairman Carr launches probe into BBC for 'intentionally distorting' Trump's Jan. 6 speech in documentary​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/fcc-chairman-carr-launches-probe-into-bbc-for-intentionally-distorting-trumps-jan-6-speech-in-documentary/): Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to executives at the BBC, NPR, and PBS on Wednesday announcing that the agency has launched a probe into the BBC’s alleged deceptive editing of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, speech, Fox News Digital has confirmed. The letter obtained by Fox News Digital was addressed to BBC Director-General Tim Davie, NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger, asserting that the British public broadcaster was “caught intentionally distorting a speech that President Trump gave in January of 2021.” Carr noted that PBS and NPR were included in the […]
- [Army secretary lands in Kyiv with Trump's next move in Russia-Ukraine war​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/army-secretary-lands-in-kyiv-with-trumps-next-move-in-russia-ukraine-war/): Army Secretary Dan Driscoll arrived in Kyiv Wednesday as the U.S. moves to jump-start talks to end the Russia–Ukraine war. Driscoll, accompanied by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, visited the war-torn country ahead of War Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has yet to travel to Ukraine or meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Any such trip, however, would require Hegseth’s approval. Also traveling with the secretary are Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue, the Army’s commanding general for Europe and Africa; Maj. Gen. Michael Buzzard, the commanding general for the Security Assistance Group–Ukraine; Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Weiner of Army Special Operations […]
- [NC Senate candidate says ICE Charlotte ops the result of ex-gov opponent repeatedly blunting cooperation​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/nc-senate-candidate-says-ice-charlotte-ops-the-result-of-ex-gov-opponent-repeatedly-blunting-cooperation/): North Carolina Republican senatorial candidate Michael Whatley said in a Wednesday interview that the reason ICE has to deploy such force in Charlotte and the Triangle is because of his Democratic opponent’s repeated vetoes of bills that would have compelled local cooperation with DHS. ICE, along with Tarheel State-native Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, captured at least 120 illegal immigrants in Charlotte, with plans to shift to the state capital of Raleigh on Wednesday. Officials in Durham — part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill “Triangle” region — also reported ICE activity. Whatley, a Watauga native and former Republican National Committee chairman, […]
- [December 12 Belongs to Soma Himi, Not to Sri Lankan Day](https://ceylonwatch.com/december-12-belongs-to-soma-himi-not-to-sri-lankan-day/): The Cabinet’s decision to declare December 12 as “Sri Lankan Day” is presented as a multicultural festival of parades, food fairs, and exhibitions. At the administrative level, this is framed as reconciliation, a symbolic gesture of unity across communities. Yet beneath the surface, it reveals the government’s reliance on ideological theatre rather than genuine policy. Instead of strengthening sovereignty or addressing the people’s real needs, the state machinery is mobilized to produce a spectacle that consumes mahajana mudal — public funds. For the people, December 12 is already sacred. It is the day Ven. Gangodawila Soma Thero passed away in […]
- [Epstein files: House votes overwhelmingly to force release, sending bill to Senate​Globalnews Digital​](https://ceylonwatch.com/epstein-files-house-votes-overwhelmingly-to-force-release-sending-bill-to-senateglobalnews-digital/): The vote further showed the pressure mounting on lawmakers and the Trump administration to meet long-held demands that the Justice Department release its Epstein case files.​ ​
- [11 arrested, more tourists hospitalized as Istanbul poisoning mystery deepens​Katie Scott​](https://ceylonwatch.com/11-arrested-more-tourists-hospitalized-as-istanbul-poisoning-mystery-deepenskatie-scott/): Over the weekend, two tourists staying at the same hotel as the deceased family were hospitalized after displaying symptoms of nausea and vomiting.​ ​
- [Man, 18, dies from injuries in Transcona house fire​Sam Thompson​](https://ceylonwatch.com/man-18-dies-from-injuries-in-transcona-house-firesam-thompson/): The fire, which took place Saturday morning at a home on Yale Avenue West, initially led to four people being taken to hospital.​ ​
- [From seabirds to sea turtles: the fatal toll of plastic revealed​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/from-seabirds-to-sea-turtles-the-fatal-toll-of-plastic-revealed/): A new study pinpoints the deadly thresholds of plastic ingestion for marine life.​ ​BBC News
- [Saskatchewan Roughriders, Montreal Alouettes’ fans ready for Grey Cup face-off​Sean Previl​](https://ceylonwatch.com/saskatchewan-roughriders-montreal-alouettes-fans-ready-for-grey-cup-face-offsean-previl/): The Saskatchewan Roughriders are hoping to get their fifth title in franchise history, while the Montreal Alouettes are wanting their second Grey Cup championship in three years.​ ​
- [Trump's $5 billion lawsuit threat against BBC comes amid spate of legal wins over media companies​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/trumps-5-billion-lawsuit-threat-against-bbc-comes-amid-spate-of-legal-wins-over-media-companies/): President Donald Trump‘s 10-figure legal threat against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is not mere bluster, if his recent spate of legal victories against media and big tech is any indication. Trump said Friday he was planning to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion over a network documentary’s misleading edit of his remarks on Jan. 6, 2021. A similar edit was found on the network’s “Newsnight” program in 2022.  While the amount is eye-popping, Trump has managed to score large settlements from CBS, ABC and Meta over the past 12 months. To Trump allies, it’s well-deserved for their […]
- [Royal Navy crew member missing off Donegal coast​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/royal-navy-crew-member-missing-off-donegal-coast/): The Irish Coast Guard received a distress call from a UK naval support vessel on Saturday morning.​ ​BBC News
- [NDP convention delegates call on their own government to build ferries in B.C.​Globalnews Digital​](https://ceylonwatch.com/ndp-convention-delegates-call-on-their-own-government-to-build-ferries-in-b-c-globalnews-digital/): BC NDP delegates want the province to build ferries locally to protect good-paying jobs, after BC Ferries chose a shipyard in China to construct four new vessels.​ ​
- [US justice department investigates Epstein's alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request​​](https://ceylonwatch.com/us-justice-department-investigates-epsteins-alleged-ties-to-clinton-and-banks-after-trump-request/): Trump said on social media he was seeking investigations into Bill Clinton and Larry Summers, as well as JP Morgan and other major banks.​ ​BBC News

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