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7th Annual General Assembly Meeting, followed by two insightful talks delivered by distinguished speakers. KEYNOTE SPEAKER 👤 Dr Amjad Mohamed Saleem 📌 Topic: A World at a Crossroads: From Uncertainty to Action 🎤 GUEST SPEAKER 👤 Dr Hajara Sadam, PhD Senior Consultant Psychologist and Lecturer 📌 Topic: Beyond Surviving: Building …

WORLD FORUM FOR SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS (WFSLM) 🌍 📢 7th Annual General Assembly Meeting & Webinar ✨ THEME: 🌟 From Crossroads to Collective Action ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📩 OFFICIAL INVITATION Dear Brothers and Sisters, On behalf of the Chairman and the Executive Committee of the World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM), …

Alhamdulillah, the third CPR & First Aid Awareness Programme was successfully conducted on 16 August 2026 at KM Al-Hilal Vidyalaya, Sainthamaruthu, in collaboration with Dr. Jameel Memorial Hospital, Kalmunai. The programme focused on essential first aid practices and CPR awareness, equipping participants with valuable knowledge and practical skills to respond …

UK is experiencing hotter heatwaves as well as periods of intense rainfall and flooding. The Climate Change Committee reports that 2025 was the UK’s hottest year on record, while early 2026 brought exceptionally wet conditions and flooding in parts of UK Wildfires are another visible impact. Hotter and drier conditions …

A geopolitical perspective The long-term significance of the US-Iran conflict will ultimately be judged by history, not by the headlines of the moment. From a geopolitical perspective, supporters argue that military action can deter threats and reinforce strategic red lines. Critics counter that history has shown military victories do NOT …

The current tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel represent far more than a regional security crisis. They mark a turning point in the global balance of power, exposing weaknesses in Western strategy, reshaping energy markets, and accelerating geopolitical realignment across the Middle East and Indo-Pacific. While short-term military …

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Prof GL Peiris gave a clear indication of the government’s intention to adopt a new approach to reconciliation when he met with several civil society members of the Sri Lankan Collective for Consensus (SLCC).  The minister stated to us the government’s intention of dealing with national …

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable. Yesterday’s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity …

Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with Sri Lankan Muslims from around the globe. Our expert panel will discuss strategies to empower and promote prosperity among Muslims in Sri Lanka through education, highlighting how collective efforts can lead to sustainable growth and shared success. Don’t miss the chance …

Downing Street’s annual Eid reception saw reduced attendance on Monday amid reports of a boycott in protest against the Government’s support of Israel. Only around half the normal number of people attended the gathering at Number 10, the BBC reported, while a number of prominent politicians and business and charity …