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Thailand declares martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia

Thailand declares martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia

Over 300 kg of ganja seized in India; Sri Lankans among five arrested

The Karaikal district police have seized over 300 kg of ganja and arrested five persons, including two Sri Lankan nationals, for their alleged involvement in an inter-state and cross-border smuggling network, Indian media reported today. MORE..

Full list as Sri Lanka waives visa fees for 40 countries

To boost their tourism, the Sri Lankan government has taken a major step by giving visa fee waivers to forty countries. MORE..

Sri Lankan migrant worker in viral video still traumatized after workplace humiliation in Korea

A Sri Lankan migrant worker said he continues to suffer from trauma months after co-workers tied him to a forklift and mocked him at a brick factory in Naju, South Jeolla, in an incident that has fueled national outrage and triggered a government investigation into the abuse of foreign laborers. MORE..

Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery as fighting expands for second day

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as their worst fighting in over a decade intensified and spread to new areas, despite international calls for a ceasefire. MORE..

Court orders FIB to record statements from Minister, Deputy Minister and Mayor

The Mount Lavinia Magistrate has directed the Fraud Investigation Bureau (FIB) to record statements from Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe, and the Mayor of the Kaduwela Municipal Council, Ranjan Jayalal. MORE..

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Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister

The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries to boost tourism, stated Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath. MORE..

PM vows legal action even against current govt officials over Easter attacks

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that legal action will be taken even against any officials currently serving under the incumbent government if they are found guilty in connection with the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. MORE..

Sri Lanka and France sign debt restructuring implementation letters

The Implementation Letter on Debt Restructuring between the Government of the French Republic and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, related to the External Debt Restructuring Process, was signed on 24 July 2025. MORE..

IMF urges strong revenue measures in 2026 Budget to support Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic stability

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team, led by Evan Papageorgiou, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, concluded its visit to Colombo from July 21 to 25, 2025. MORE..

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President directs implementation of urgent measures to address human-elephant conflict (English)

President directs implementation of urgent measures to address human-elephant conflict (English)

IMF to assess impact of external risks on Sri Lanka’s economy during fifth review (English)

PM vows legal action even against current govt officials over Easter attacks (English)

Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister (English)

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History subject not removed, just repositioned in education system - President on reforms (English)

Education reforms are not needed to create jobs - MP Dilith Jayaweera (English)

SJB member elected Chairman of Weligama PS after open ballot (English)

Ranil's emergency regulations in 2022 violated fundamental rights – SC rules (English)

Special Presidential Investigation Committee appointed to probe irregularities at SriLankan Airlines & AASL (English)

Sri Lanka to shift from exam-centric education to module-based system by 2026: PM (English)

No decision taken to curtail vehicle imports – CBSL Governor (English)

Shan Yahampath arrested by Bribery Commission (English)

National Minimum Wage of Workers Bill passed with amendments (English)

Technology

Elon Musk’s Starlink network suffers rare global outage

Elon Musk’s Starlink network suffers rare global outage

Apple beats US appeal claiming it shortchanged customers on iCloud storage

Apple beats US appeal claiming it shortchanged customers on iCloud storage

White House unveils artificial intelligence policy plan

White House unveils artificial intelligence policy plan

Meta introduces new safety tools to protect teens and children on Instagram

Meta introduces new safety tools to protect teens and children on Instagram

Entertainment

US rapper GloRilla complains after drugs arrest

US rapper GloRilla complains after drugs arrest

Cardi B sued for battery over 2023 Las Vegas mic-throwing incident

Cardi B sued for battery over 2023 Las Vegas mic-throwing incident

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan to replace Shah Rukh Khan for City of Dreams opening

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan to replace Shah Rukh Khan for City of Dreams opening

Doctor pleads guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry ketamine

Doctor pleads guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry ketamine

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Joe Root moves to second in all-time top Test run scorer charts

Joe Root moves to second in all-time top Test run scorer charts

Legendary Pro Wrestler Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

Sri Lanka to tour England for white-ball series in 2026

Asia Cup 2025 to be played in September in UAE

Asia Cup’s fate in the balance; BCCI to attend ACC meeting in Dhaka virtually