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Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries including Sri Lanka
Kuwait's Interior Ministry has issued a new circular restricting the recruitment of domestic workers to 10 approved countries, whi...
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Sri Lankan doctor found guilty of sexually touching female patient in Perth
A Sri Lankan immigrant doctor has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a female patient during an acupuncture appointment in...
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Colombo High Court Reschedules Money Laundering Case Involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest
The Colombo High Court today ordered that another case instituted by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grand...
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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13 people, Taliban official says
Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14...
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Three die after restaurant fire near Thalawathugoda Junction
All three victims who were injured following a fire at a restaurant near Thalawathugoda Junction have succumbed to their injuries,...
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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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Iran says war will only end when it ends in Lebanon
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the US-Israel war with Iran will only end “when it also ends in Lebanon.” “We hold...
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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team af...
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Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. The 49-year-old, behind hits such as Whenever, W...
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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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‘Fast & Furious’ TV series in the works for Peacock
A television series based on the blockbuster “Fast & Furious” movie franchise is being developed for the Peacock streaming ser...
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Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
Taylor Swift has topped Spotify’s first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She’s foll...
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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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