US 2026 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) launched
2024-10-03
Foreigners, including Sri Lankans, can now apply for the eagerly anticipated US Diversity Immigrant Visa program. Applications for the DV-2026Continue Reading
US will ‘continue to push’ for release of detainees in China, State Department says
2024-09-24
On Monday, after the U.S. State Department announced the release of David Lin, an American pastor, from nearly two decadesContinue Reading
PM Modi in US assures CEOs of India’s focus on technology, innovation
2024-09-24
As a part of his three-day visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with industry leaders toContinue Reading
US commends Sri Lanka for its commitment to 2030 renewable energy goal
2024-08-21
The United States of America has commended Sri Lanka’s commitment to 70% renewable energy by 2030 and its proactive roleContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, US, & Maldives to conduct joint military exercise
2024-08-02
The Sri Lanka Air Force will take part in a joint military exercise together with the Montana National Guard, theContinue Reading
US Presidential Election : Trump wins Republican nomination
2024-07-16
Donald Trump arrived at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee for his first public appearance since he survived an assassinationContinue Reading
US warns Kenya’s rising debt threatens social services, economic stability
2024-07-05
The US has warned that Kenya’s rising debt burden is undermining its ability to provide quality medical care and educationContinue Reading
“American dream isn’t just a dream” – US ambassador
2024-07-03
The American Dream isn’t just a dream, but a promise to keep striving, believing, and achieving, US Ambassador to SriContinue Reading
Video shows US police officer fatally shooting 13-year-old over toy gun
2024-07-01
Video released late Saturday shows an officer in upstate New York fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy who had been tackledContinue Reading
Wimal writes a letter to US Ambassador in Colombo
2024-05-31
The National Freedom Front (NFF) has raised objections to the inclusion of Cuba into the US State Department’s list ofContinue Reading
Kusal’s US visa delay : Official update from SLC
2024-05-17
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has refuted reports claiming star cricketer Kusal Mendis’ visa for the USA has been rejected. AddressingContinue Reading
Top US official to visit Sri Lanka
2024-05-10
The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will visit Sri Lanka, alongside hisContinue Reading
US donates equipment to strengthen Sri Lanka’s virtual court procedures
2024-05-02
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has donated equipment to strengthen the Ministry of Justice’s virtual court procedures. The equipment,Continue Reading
US Diversity Visa : New update
2024-04-24
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the commencement of the selection of applicants for the Diversity Visa (DV)Continue Reading
Banning TikTok : New move from the US
2024-04-24
Congress finalized legislation on Tuesday that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, escalating a massive threat to the company’sContinue Reading
SL & US National Security Advisors hold talks
2024-04-08
Sri Lanka’s National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayake has engaged in a telephone conversation with his US counterpart Jake Sullivan. AccordingContinue Reading
US-SL hold talks on Defence & Maritime cooperation
2024-02-26
Sri Lanka and the US have explored opportunities to deepen defence and maritime cooperation between the two nations, during DeputyContinue Reading
US Deputy Secretary of State commends Sri Lanka’s economic efforts
2024-02-23
Visiting United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma has expressed appreciation for the efforts takenContinue Reading