The IMF and Sri Lankan authorities have achieved a staff-level agreement on economic policies to finalize the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113367
French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, amid significant opposition from lawmakers against a snap parliamentary election, as the country faces its worst crisis in decades. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113366
The United Nations will cut peacekeeping forces by approximately 25% due to funding shortages, primarily stemming from reductions in U.S. aid, according to a senior UN official on October 8, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113365
Udaya Gammanpila, former MP and leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya party, has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The event took place recently, as reported on October 9, 2025. More details are expected to follow. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113364
Police arrested a man and woman in Pahala Biyanwila, Kadawatha, on October 8, seizing over 18 kilograms of narcotics in their possession. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113362
Today, October 9, 2025, marks the 151st World Post Day, celebrated worldwide to acknowledge the significance of postal services in connecting people and communities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113360
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire and hostage-release agreement in Gaza, expressing hope for lasting peace. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113359
Oil prices declined as Israel and Hamas initiated a plan to cease hostilities in Gaza, reducing the perceived risk in the Middle East. This led to a drop in oil’s war risk premium, prompting investors to sell their holdings. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113357
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 47 Indian fishermen and five boats for poaching in its waters near Talaimannar and Delft Island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113356
A 5-year-old child drowned in a swimming pool during a training activity in Nugegoda on the evening of October 8, 2025, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=113355
