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Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days

Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days

King Charles’ brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein

King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released from police custody on Thursday evening after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces today (20), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

President holds talks with Bhutan’s PM and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince

A bilateral discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was held this afternoon (19). MORE..

President Anura Kumara meets Brazilian President Lula in Delhi

A bilateral discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Brazilian President Lula da Silva was held this afternoon (19), according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..

President Dissanayake holds bilateral talks with French President Macron

A bilateral discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and President of France Emmanuel Macron took place this afternoon (19), according to the President’s Media Division.

King Charles says ‘law must take its course’ after Andrew arrest

Britain’s King Charles III said Thursday “the law must take its course” after police arrested his brother, the former prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct when he was a trade envoy. MORE..

US Pacific Fleet Commander calls on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, discuss maritime security

The Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, has met with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Ministry of Defence today (19). MORE..

Fire breaks out in Sri Pada Reserve posing threat to biodiversity

A forest fire has reportedly broken out today (19) on a mountain range within the Sri Pada Reserve located in front of the Sri Pada peak. MORE..

Indian Navy chief holds bilateral talks with Sri Lankan counterpart

India’s Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi has had an interaction with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on the sidelines of the International Fleet Review at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. MORE..

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Sri Lanka's health officials warn of surge in rabies cases linked to cats (English)

Sri Lanka's health officials warn of surge in rabies cases linked to cats (English)

New courts are set up to expedite court proceedings - Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara (English)

AI infrastructure is next frontier of economic, cultural cooperation - President at AI summit in India (English)

IMF chief meets PM Harini; Commends efforts to stabilise economy (English)

President Anura Kumara holds talks with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi (English)

Thalatha Athukorala claims govt. refuses to take accountability for security failure (English)

Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake granted bail (English)

Racist and extremist groups are attempting to regain power - Minister Lal Kantha (English)

Police obtain detention order to question two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder (English)

Cabinet approves resolution to secure US$ 400 million from World Bank to support ongoing reforms (English)

''We are with you'' - IMF Chief tells residents after visiting cyclone-affected areas (English)

2025 O/L Exam to begin tomorrow at 3,545 centres across Sri Lanka (English)

Late Prof. Tissa Vitharana laid to rest amidst tributes from all factions of the political sphere (English)

New details emerge on Akuregoda shooting; Two brothers linked to incident arrested (English)

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The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

India’s Reliance to build AI data centres in $110 billion investment push

India’s Reliance to build AI data centres in $110 billion investment push

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new UK law

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new UK law

Entertainment

Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time

Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time

Bad Bunny makes history with new career milestone

Bad Bunny makes history with new career milestone

Man charged with terrorism offences over Taylor Swift concert attack plot

Man charged with terrorism offences over Taylor Swift concert attack plot

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

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Zimbabwe top group B with thrilling win over Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe top group B with thrilling win over Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka set Zimbabwe a target of 179

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