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Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology stated that, according to today’s latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast o...
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Oil prices climb more than 3% on fears of new US-Iran combat
Oil prices gained more than 3% on Friday, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister further dented...
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“Billions Spent, 5G Delayed: Tough Questions Raised Over SLT-Mobitel Leadership”
A controversial video circulating online has triggered renewed public debate over governance, transparency, and strategic directio...
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Severe Weather Claims Two Lives, Over 3,400 Affected Across Sri Lanka
The ongoing adverse weather conditions sweeping across Sri Lanka have claimed two lives and affected thousands of residents as he...
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Minor Flood Warning Issued for Kuda Ganga Basin Amid Rising Water Levels
Authorities have issued a minor flood warning for several low-lying areas surrounding the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River...
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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Reserves Reach USD 6.8 Billion by End of 2025, Deputy Minister Confirms
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves have risen to USD 6.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishan...
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HNB enables Google Pay for debit cards via Google Wallet
HNB PLC has enabled Google Wallet support for its debit card customers, allowing eligible cardholders to make contactless payments...
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Trump leaves China after talks dominated by trade, oil and Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing Friday after two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that ran the gamut f...
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Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. The 49-year-old, behind hits such as Whenever, W...
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Nuwan Thushara Withdraws Court Petition Seeking NOC for International League Participation
Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, in which he sought an...
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LPL 2026 Set for Grand Return with Sixth Edition from July to August
Sri Lanka’s flagship domestic T20 cricket tournament is set to return this year, with the sixth edition of the Lanka Premie...
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‘Fast & Furious’ TV series in the works for Peacock
A television series based on the blockbuster “Fast & Furious” movie franchise is being developed for the Peacock streaming ser...
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Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
Taylor Swift has topped Spotify’s first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She’s foll...
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Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to...
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