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Trump ‘pulled’ into war by Netanyahu, says former VP

Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama

A mother and her teenage daughter have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a two-storey residence in Maharagama, police said. MORE..

Trump hails Israel as ‘great ally,’ hits out at nations that ‘have shown their true colors’

President Donald Trump has strongly defended Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, calling the country a ‘‘great ally’’ and praising its strength and resilience during times of conflict. MORE..

NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited ‘‘very good conversations’‘ with Tehran despite warning against ‘‘blackmail’‘ over the key shipping channel. MORE..

Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir

Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. MORE..

Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (19) on an official visit. MORE..

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, state media reports

The navy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it extended the closure to the corridor it had earlier designated for the safe passage of vessels through the strategic waterway and declared the strait fully closed until the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and ships is lifted. MORE..

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Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama

A shooting incident has been reported in the Midigama area last night (18) at around 11.40 p.m.MORE..

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

At least six people have been killed and others injured after a person opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian officials say. MORE..

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Public representatives comment on resignation of Energy Minister (English)

Public representatives comment on resignation of Energy Minister (English)

Karandeniye Sudda's brother 'SF Raju' brought to Sri Lanka after arrest in India (English)

Police Chief raises concern over rising incidents of drowning deaths (English)

CPC denies purchasing crude oil at $286 per barrel (English)

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US blockade will continue (English)

Imported coal was substandard, but no fraud occured - Minister Vijitha Herath (English)

Fuel prices may be adjusted amid global market fluctuations as govt absorbs import costs - Minister (English)

44 killed in road accidents during festive period; Drunk driving identified as a main cause: Police (English)

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested with firearms and ammunition cache (English)

Office train services to resume as normal tomorrow; Private bus operations reduced (English)

Derana-Dialog 'Rangiri Dambulu Soorya Mangalya' draws massive crowds in Dambulla (English)

Customary anointing of oil for New Year performed at temples across the island (English)

Sri Lanka's Aging Population; 2024 Census reveals demographic trends and socioeconomic impacts (English)

Sri Lankans ushered in Sinhala and Tamil New Year with customs and festivities across the country (English)

Technology

China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand

Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

Entertainment

Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications

Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list

Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list

Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid

Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid

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One driver dead, six injured in Nurburgring race crash

One driver dead, six injured in Nurburgring race crash

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Saudi Arabia fire coach Renard two months before World Cup

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