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More details of Japanese PM Takaichi's India visit to be announced soon: MEA

New Delhi, June 23 -- The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that further details about the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India will be furnished at an appropriate time.... Read More


Africa's economic future goes multipolar

DAR ES SALAAM, June 23 -- US–CHINA talks and high-level discussions among influential leaders might temporarily halt tariffs and reopen communication channels, allowing economies to return to no... Read More


Media freedom: Separating myth from reality

DAR ES SALAAM, June 23 -- FOR decades, media freedom has been regarded as one of the defining pillars of democracy. Countries are ranked, governments are scrutinised and journalists are celebrated or ... Read More


PwC calls for banking tax reforms to support credit growth

DAR ES SALAAM, June 23 -- THE government should exempt licensed banks and financial institutions from thin capitalisation rules, align taxation of nonperforming loans with prudential standards and iss... Read More


Startup seeks to cut poultry feed costs by 20 per cent

DAR ES SALAAM, June 23 -- ANIMAL feed accounts for the largest share of poultry production costs, making it one of the biggest challenges facing Tanzanias fast-growing poultry industry. Seeking to ad... Read More


Wheat farmers support enhanced to spur output

DODOMA, June 23 -- THE government plans to distribute 700 tonnes of wheat seed to farmers under a subsidy programme in the 2026/27 financial year as part of efforts to increase domestic production and... Read More


High-risk grama niladhari divisions for the spread of dengue disease

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- As of June 2026, health authorities identified 538 high-risk Grama Niladhari (GN) areas across 331 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas within 14 districts. Colombo District B... Read More


Garment sector needs protection, not banana fibre experiments

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Prioritising the protection of existing garment factories, which face severe risks amid the current economic crisis, must take precedence before the government considers manufact... Read More


Portugal coach refuses to answer whether Cristiano Ronaldo would start World Cup match vs Uzbekistan: 'Can't inform'

India, June 23 -- The pressure is mounting on CR7. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are all scoring goals for fun in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the world is now waiting to see how Cris... Read More


Tourist arrivals hit record high but earnings dip

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Foreign tourist arrivals reached 145,745 this May, marking a 9.65 per cent rise compared to May last year and securing the highest-ever figure for the month in the history of the... Read More