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Sri Lanka to Launch Direct PayPal Payment Access from May 15
Sri Lanka is set to take a major leap in its digital economy with the launch of direct PayPal payment receiving facilities from Ma...
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Sri Lanka and Vietnam aim for $ 1B trade by 2030, direct flights to begin this year
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Vietnam Airlines will commence direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam with...
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Heavy Showers to Persist Across Sri Lanka as Atmospheric Disturbance Continues
A low-level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is expected to keep wet weather conditions active across the island over the n...
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CCIB Arrests Rajangane Saddharathana Over Alleged Threats to Top Officials
Rajangane Saddharathana, a person in robes known for controversial social media statements, has been arrested by the Central Crim...
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Bail Order, Arrest Warrant and Sudden Death: Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Found Dead
Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was found dead at a residence in Colpetty, police confirmed...
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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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US fires on Iranian tanker while Trump pushes for peace deal
The US military fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump intensified pressure...
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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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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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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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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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