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Body of army soldier found in well in Homagama

Body of army soldier found in well in Homagama

Trump says US has killed second-in-command ISIS leader

US President Donald Trump says American and Nigerian forces have killed the second-in-command leader of ISIS globally. MORE..

141 houses partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to bad weather: DMC

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that a total of 141 houses have been partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..

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More details emerge on Wanawasala train derailment

More details have emerged regarding the incident in which a train derailed and a carriage overturned on the railway line between Wanawasala and Hunupitiya railway stations. MORE..

Gradual recession of river water levels amid reduced rainfall: Irrigation Dept.

The Department of Irrigation states that river water levels, which had risen previously, are gradually receding following a slight reduction in rainfall. MORE..

Oil prices climb more than 3% on fears of new US-Iran combat

Oil prices gained more than 3% on Friday, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister further dented hopes of a deal to end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude

Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as two days of talks facilitated by Washington concluded on Friday with an agreement to hold further meetings in the coming weeks. MORE..

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China’s Xi

US President Donald Trump has cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.MORE..

Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today

The Department of Meteorology stated that, according to today’s latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist. MORE..

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Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at unprecedented speed, warns Dilith Jayaweera

The leader of ‘Sarvajana Balaya’, Member of Parliament (MP) Dilith Jayaweera, states that the Sri Lankan Rupee is currently depreciating even faster than during the country’s worst economic collapse. MORE..

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Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at unprecedented speed, warns MP Dilith Jayaweera (English)

Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at unprecedented speed, warns MP Dilith Jayaweera (English)

'Sancharaka Udawa 2026' - Travel & Tourism Fair inaugurated under the patronage of PM Harini (English)

Heavy rainfall above 150mm recorded in several provinces within yesterday (English)

President reviews post-Ditwah recovery in Badulla; Land, housing issues deliberated with officials (English)

Adverse weather wreak havoc across Sri Lanka; Heavy rains to continue, over 1,000 families affected (English)

Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: No footage found from CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva's residence (English)

Sri Lanka's fuel import costs surge nearly six-fold amid ongoing Middle East conflict - President (English)

Low-pressure system northeast of Sri Lanka to weaken within 48 hours - Met. Dept. (English)

MP Mujibur Rahman accuses govt. of unequal application of law (English)

No more selective enforcement of the law based on power and political connections: President (English)

Central Expressway construction; Cabinet approves contractors for Rambukkana to Galagedara section (English)

Govt. rules out political involvement in ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa's summons to Bribery Comm (English)

Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal intensifies; Heavy rains over 100mm predicted in several areas (English)

'Shortage of stents persists across Sri Lanka' Sajith demands proactive steps to help heart patients (English)

Technology

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand

AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal

AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal

Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children

EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children

Entertainment

Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman

Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’

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Sports

High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report

High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report

LPL 2026 opening game between Jaffna and Galle on July 17

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked in India ‘A’ squad for one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka

PSG make history with fifth straight Ligue 1 title

SLC postpones all domestic tournaments due to prevailing weather conditions