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Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes

Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes

China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible” in talks with his Iranian counterpart. MORE..

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Eastern provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..

Opposition seeks debate on Executive encroachment on Judiciary

A motion requesting a debate condemning the encroachments made by the Executive on the Judiciary, was submitted to the Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (06) by a group of opposition parliamentarians. MORE..

Supreme Court upholds death sentences on four accused in Vidya murder

The Supreme Court today (06) confirmed the death sentences imposed by the High Court Trial-at-Bar on four accused, including ‘Swiss Kumar’, in the abduction, gang rape and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in the Jaffna District in 2015. MORE..

Congress extends support to Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu

The Indian National Congress (INC) on Wednesday formally extended support to actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the next government in Tamil Nadu, while making it clear that the backing hinges on keeping “communal forces” out of the alliance. MORE..

French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crew members wounded

A French shipping firm says crew members aboard one of its cargo ships were injured and the vessel was damaged when it was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. MORE..

Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in the Ampara Mannar and Vavuniya districts. MORE..

Gold prices in Sri Lanka climb following global market increase

The price of gold in the local market has increased significantly, following a spike in prices in the international market. MORE..

Individual posing as doctor nabbed in Polonnaruwa following criminal probe

An individual allegedly posing as a doctor and linked to several criminal offences has been arrested by the Polonnaruwa Divisional Crime Investigation Division, police said. MORE..

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Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million

Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million

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Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom

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Young Europeans turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, survey shows

WJC 2026: Global media leaders convene in South Korea to chart the future of journalism and AI

WJC 2026: Global media leaders convene in South Korea to chart the future of journalism and AI

Entertainment

Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash

Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash

Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction

Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction

Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night

Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night

Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil’s Copacabana beach

Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil’s Copacabana beach

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Canada
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Sports

2026 LPL foreign player registration opens on Friday

2026 LPL foreign player registration opens on Friday

Arteta hails ‘incredible night’ as Arsenal reach Champions League final

World Cup viewing in doubt for millions of fans in India and China

Sri Lanka captain closes in on No.1 ranking ahead of T20WC

Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasons