Hong Kong reopened its international airport and resumed business, transport, and school operations after a 36-hour suspension due to Cyclone Ragasa, the strongest tropical cyclone of the year. Flights resumed Thursday following the severe weather that impacted the region. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112898
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath engaged in bilateral discussions with the Foreign Ministers of Maldives, Finland, and Germany during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. These talks aimed to strengthen international relations and collaboration. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112897
Iran and the US hinted at a potential easing of nuclear tensions, with Iran denying intentions to develop nuclear weapons and the US open to resuming talks to address the ongoing dispute. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112896
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that recognitions of a Palestinian state by certain Western nations will not obligate Israel in any way. He emphasized that these recognitions hold no binding effect on Israel’s stance regarding Palestinian statehood. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112893
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Portuguese leaders during the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. The discussions took place at Sri Lanka’s Permanent Mission to the UN, focusing on bilateral relations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112892
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the necessity of maintaining human oversight over artificial intelligence in military applications, highlighting the importance of human control in the use of force. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112891
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm is forecasted for today in parts of the island, particularly in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112889
