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Middle East war means ‘all roads’ lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund tol...
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Nation Gears Up for New Year Travel with Special Bus and Train Services
As the festive season approaches, transport authorities have rolled out extensive travel arrangements to ensure smooth journeys fo...
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Fuel Relief Set to Boost Fishing Sector from April 20
In a move aimed at supporting the country’s fishing community, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a fuel subsidy scheme for fis...
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Rising Road Toll Sounds Alarm as Fatal Accidents Surge in Sri Lanka
A worrying rise in fatal road accidents has placed road safety back in the national spotlight, with police warning of a steady an...
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Tender Opened to Secure Coal Supply for Norochcholai Power Plant Season
A tender has been called to select a coal supplier for the 2026/2027 operational season of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant,...
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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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Artemis II moon mission breaks Apollo 13 record for distance from Earth
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission cruised on Monday to the deepest point in space reached by any human, following t...
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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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T20 World Cup 2026: Harry Brook says England underestimated opponents in group stage
England captain Harry Brook on Saturday admitted underestimating some teams in its group and promised to dish out stronger perform...
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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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