Over 27,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that more than 27,000 individuals across the island have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
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After 19-year trial, five sentenced to death over assault homicide
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Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
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12 families evacuated as landslide reportedly reactivates in Udakalagama
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Death toll rises to 82 in north China coal mine accident
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Indian retailers raise fuel prices for a third time amid Iran war
Indian state-owned fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices for the third time this month, dealers said on Saturday, as the companies look to recoup losses caused by elevated crude oil prices amid the Iran war. MORE..
Special committee to be appointed to protect lands in Eastern Province: President
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Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
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One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
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One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment manufacturers leading the way, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday. MORE..
Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal assistant coming soon
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Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
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AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor’s career, say police
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Jailed Vietnamese tycoon’s Birkin bags sell for more than $550K
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
342.6799 | 353.1723 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
458.6066 | 475.1220 |
Europe
Euro |
396.5905 | 411.5178 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
433.6264 | 452.7456 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
247.8722 | 257.6071 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
242.6066 | 254.3162 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
266.2768 | 277.7386 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.1447 | 2.2295 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 885.6633 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,078.7523 |
Oman
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Rial | 867.5130 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 91.6228 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 88.9982 |
UAE
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Dirham | 90.9318 |
Sports
Over 650 overseas players register for LPL 2026 - SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that more than 650 overseas players have registered for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, and that 310 of those players are to be shortlisted for the Draft to be held on June 01. MORE..
Ex-Sri Lanka Cricket selection chief seeks formal explanation over removal from post
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Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after 10 years in charge, club confirms
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a decade in charge, the club announced on Friday, bringing an end to one of the most successful eras in English soccer and one of the most influential managerial reigns of all time. MORE..
England 2026 World Cup squad confirmed: Foden and Palmer out, Toney and Stones in
England have called up Ivan Toney and John Stones for their 2026 World Cup squad but have no room for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden or Cole Palmer. MORE..
Cristiano Ronaldo wins first Saudi Pro League title for Al-Nassr
It is the ultimate image for the poster boy of football in Saudi Arabia: Cristiano Ronaldo lifting the Saudi Pro League trophy for the first time. MORE..
