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Amber Alert Issued for Severe Lightning Across Several Provinces
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology warning of severe lightning activity across multiple parts of...
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Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV
Tesla is developing an all-new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The automaker has...
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ADB Forecasts Slower Growth and Rising Inflation for Sri Lanka Amid Global Uncertainty
Sri Lanka’s economic growth is expected to slow in the coming years, according to the Asian Development Bank, as external pressure...
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GMOA Strike Enters Second Day, Hospital Services Disrupted
The island-wide strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) continued for the second consecutive day to...
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Global oil prices remain high ahead of UN-Iran talks in Pakistan
The price of global oil remains high ahead of negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan this weekend, which will take place...
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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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Russia’s Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy agrees
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrai...
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Ex-Australia batter David Warner charged with drink-driving
Former Australia batter David Warner has been charged with drink-driving in Sydney. New South Wales Police confirmed a 39-year-old...
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Israel FA fined for ‘discrimination and racist abuse’
FIFA has fined the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss Francs (£141,700) and issued a warning about its future conduct afte...
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Iran will boycott the US but not the World Cup, country’s football head says
Iran will “boycott the United States” but “not the World Cup”, the Iranian football federation president, Mehdi Taj, said in a vid...
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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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Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for playing Xander Harris in the hit ‘90s TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The news of his deat...
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Netflix sees more prospects for live events in South Korea after BTS
Netflix anticipates more opportunities for live events in South Korea, the company said on Friday, as the U.S. streaming platform...
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