The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, began widespread layoffs, drastically shrinking staff and reducing coverage across all departments, according to a company-wide call shared with Reuters. The move signals a substantial downsizing of the storied newspaper. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118046
A High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (HL-FRAC) discussed optimizing the use of foreign relief for Cyclone Ditwah. The panel convened again at the Parliament Complex, chaired by Deputy Defence Minister Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), to coordinate supplies and enhance aid deployment. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118045
Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi said the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project may resume only if it is confirmed there is no environmental damage. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118043
Ryan Routh was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September 2024. The case, reported by AdaDerana RSS, marks a rare presidential assassination attempt. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118040
Two men were arrested with over 57,000 smuggled foreign cigarette sticks allegedly air-imported. Police said the haul was seized in connection with the case. The report is from Ada Derana RSS, dated February 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118039
More than 3,000 government schools island-wide have fewer than ten teachers, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. The finding highlights teacher shortages across government education facilities. Report cited via AdaDerana RSS, February 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118038
Iran and the United States will hold nuclear talks on Friday in Oman, Iranian Foreign Minister said. The meeting comes as tensions remain high after Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests last month. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118037
Authorities arrested a man at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after attempting to smuggle over 1 kilogram of Kush cannabis into the country. The incident, reported February 5, 2026, underscores ongoing anti-trafficking efforts at the airport. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118036
Brief local news item distributed via AdaDerana RSS, dated February 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM. The snippet includes two links (ift.tt short URLs) and a header likely reading ‘local new’ (probably ‘local news’). No article content is provided beyond source and timestamp. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118035