Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he agreed to join Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, despite earlier concerns from his office about the board’s executive committee. The announcement follows discussions on the board’s composition. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117424
Divers and Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving teams have launched a search and rescue operation in the Kalu Ganga for a missing accountant who reportedly jumped from Kalutara Bridge. The effort was confirmed by Ada Derana RSS on January 21, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117423
South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding and abetting the insurrection tied to the impeached former President Yoon Suk-yeol. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117422
Namal Rajapaksa, SLPP’s national organiser and MP, alleges the government is intimidating the Attorney General’s Department and the judiciary to advance its political objectives. He frames the move as an attempt to undermine constitutional institutions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117421
Two Indian fishing boats were seized for poaching in Sri Lankan northern waters off Kovilan, Jaffna, and seven Indian fishermen were arrested in connection with the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117420
A suspect has been arrested in connection with allegations that obscene video material was shown to minor schoolgirls on multiple occasions. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117419
A sightseeing helicopter carrying three people has gone missing near Mount Aso, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117418
Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate for the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill, signaling progress of the amendment and advancing the bill through Parliament. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117417
A man was arrested for allegedly robbing Rs. 1.5 million from a woman in Millaniya by intimidation, police said. Reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 21, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117416
The International Monetary Fund reiterated its ongoing support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, signaling continued financial backing and cooperation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117415