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IMF warns Sri Lanka is off course as reform programme nears end
Sri Lanka's economy has drifted off course, according to the latest assessment by an International Monetary Fund team that spent s...
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Trade deficit widens as imports outpace Sri Lanka's export gains
Sri Lanka's push to make exports the primary driver of economic growth is running into significant headwinds, as rising import cos...
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Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
A three-year-old boy has been pulled alive from the rubble six days after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a Jordanian re...
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Man Killed in Elephant Attack While Feeding Animal in Menikhinna
A 61-year-old man has died after being attacked by a tamed elephant in the Karalliyadda area of Menikhinna, according to police. T...
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81-Year-Old Woman Arrested After 728g of ‘Ice’ Recovered in Kompannavidiya Raid
An 81-year-old woman has been arrested after police allegedly recovered 728 grams of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “...
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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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Plane crash in Missouri kills all 12 people aboard
A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers planning to spend a sunny afternoon skydiving crashed on Sunday in Missouri, killing al...
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Sri Lanka's combat sports industry attracts institutional healthcare partner in landmark deal
Sri Lanka's rapidly growing combat sports industry has reached a significant milestone, with Karma Fight League (KFL) and Ruhunu H...
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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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‘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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