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China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps
More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designe...
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NIC Services Resume Island-Wide Following System Restoration
The Department for Registration of Persons has announced the full resumption of National Identity Card (NIC) issuance services fr...
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Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
Crude oil prices rose in early trading Sunday. The price of U.S. crude oil jumped 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel after trading resumed...
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Island-Wide Police Crackdown Leads to Arrest of 98 Wanted Suspects
A large-scale island-wide operation launched by Sri Lanka Police has led to the arrest of 98 individuals who were wanted under op...
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Schools Across Sri Lanka Reopen as Second Term Begins; Uniform Fabric Distribution Completed
Schools across Sri Lanka resumed academic activities today, April 20, as the second school term for 2026 officially commenced in...
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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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Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction
A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor has been sold at auction to a collector for £670,000. It is the only life jacket from the...
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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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Hyderabad signs Dilshan Madushanka as injury replacement for Brydon Carse
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Sri Lanka’s left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse for...
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Hyderabad signs Dilshan Madushanka as injury replacement for Brydon Carse
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Sri Lanka’s left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse for...
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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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