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Middle East Conflict Casts Shadow Over Sri Lanka’s Tourism Outlook
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is beginning to feel the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with officials warning that...
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Police Warn Public of Fraudulent Mobile Scam Misusing SriLankan Airlines Name
Sri Lanka Police has issued an urgent warning to the public over a financial fraud operation being carried out under the name of...
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Measles Reappears in Sri Lanka After Years of Elimination, Health Officials Warn
Sri Lanka’s health authorities have raised concern after confirming the re-emergence of measles in the country, a disease that ha...
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Oil prices up 4% on uncertain Iran-US ceasefire prospects
Oil prices jumped 4 percent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained i...
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Sri Lanka Deepens Global Investor Engagement at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has held extensive discussions with the...
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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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Everyone born in UK after 2008 to be banned from smoking
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes in UK, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears British Parl...
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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Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, in which he sought an...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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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play in the 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on April 15, 2026, that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup, with group matches sc...
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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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