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US Army chief of staff and two other generals fired amid Iran war
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday fired the US Army chief of staff and two other generals as the Iran war continues. H...
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Rotational Water Cuts Continue in Parts of Colombo District
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has stated that water supply interruptions will continue in several areas of...
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Afternoon Thundershowers Expected Across Most Parts of Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has indicated that prevailing atmospheric conditions are conducive to the development of thundersho...
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Trump fires Pam Bondi as US Attorney General
U.S. President Donald Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after mounting frustration with her performance, especia...
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US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, two U.S. defense officials and a s...
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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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Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE: Emirates airline
Dubai-based airline Emirates’ website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Ar...
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Israel FA fined for ‘discrimination and racist abuse’
FIFA has fined the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss Francs (£141,700) and issued a warning about its future conduct afte...
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Iran will boycott the US but not the World Cup, country’s football head says
Iran will “boycott the United States” but “not the World Cup”, the Iranian football federation president, Mehdi Taj, said in a vid...
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T20 World Cup 2026: Harry Brook says England underestimated opponents in group stage
England captain Harry Brook on Saturday admitted underestimating some teams in its group and promised to dish out stronger perform...
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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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