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President Anura calls for peace, love and forgiveness in Easter message
In his Easter message, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has highlighted that Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the worl...
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Trump says Iran military leaders killed in Tehran strike
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that ‘‘many’‘ of Iran’s military leaders were killed in a huge strike on t...
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US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a...
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World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conf...
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Water Cuts Shortened to 18 Hours Following Public Requests
In a move that offers some relief to households and businesses, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announce...
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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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Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE: Emirates airline
Dubai-based airline Emirates’ website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Ar...
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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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