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Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after ordering pause in deliveries

Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after ordering pause in deliveries

‘Army Upul’ murder suspect arrested with two SMG firearms in Ragama

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a person in front of a residence in the Batuwatta area of Ragama on July 3rd, police said. MORE..

Tamil Nadu CM inaugurates 729 houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in five districts

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated 729 houses built at a cost of Rs 38.76 crore for Sri Lankan Tamils living in Sri Lankan rehabilitation camps..MORE..

King Charles hosts Macron in first European state visit since Brexit

King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Britain on Tuesday for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit, their warm greeting symbolising the return of closer ties between the two countries. MORE..

Cairo telecom building fire kills 4, disrupts internet and phone

Four workers were killed and at least 22 others were injured in a fire that broke out on Monday at a key data centre in Cairo, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the spokesperson at Egypt’s Health Ministry, told Reuters on Tuesday. MORE..

Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways, according to Emirates search data

Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline. MORE..

Over 3,800 red notices issued during Mosquito Control Week

A total of 144,250 premises have been inspected island-wide during the National Mosquito Control Week implemented last week, the Media Spokesperson of the National Dengue Control Unit of the Ministry of Health, Community Medical Specialist Dr. Prasheela Samaraweera, said. MORE..

Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal presented by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, for the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) to conduct maritime security operations in relation to commercial ships, under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence. MORE..

Milan Bergamo Airport tragedy as person ‘sucked into plane engine’

A person has died in a horrific incident at Milan Bergamo Airport after reportedly being pulled into an aircraft engine on a taxiway. MORE..

Govt. to provide annual allowance for religious school teachers

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to pay an annual allowance of Rs. 7,500, inclusive of both the teachers’ allowance and uniform allowance, to educators serving in registered religious schools affiliated with the Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Christian, and Catholic faiths. MORE..

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Report on controversial release of shipping containers presented in Parliament promptly: Deputy Minister (English)

Report on controversial release of shipping containers presented in Parliament promptly: Deputy Minister (English)

Sri Lanka will receive favourable response regarding US tariffs - Deputy Finance Minister (English)

Cabinet nod for Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations (English)

Tourist arrivals in 2025 surpass 1.2 million, 250,000 from India (English)

Gems and jewellery can become Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest export earner – NGJA Chairman (English)

No decision has been made to restrict vehicle imports -CBSL (English)

“Ignoring peoples' language rights led to an arms struggle” - Justice Minister (English)

FSP demands names of companies behind red-flagged containers (English)

Recommendations on admissions to KDU Medical Faculty: Annual admissions to be limited to 150 (English)

'Healthcare is not just a service. It is a social necessity' - PM Harini (English)

'Japanese support for Sri Lanka's debt negotiations is commendable' – Harshana Suriyapperuma (English)

Current Tourism Act hinders inter-ministerial collaboration, Foreign Minister says (English)

'Will take legal action over the abduction in Weligama' - Minister (English)

Four provinces identified as high-risk zones for spread of dengue (English)

Technology

Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland’s coast is breakthrough for tidal energy

Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland’s coast is breakthrough for tidal energy

Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week

Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week

Space capsule holding over 160 people’s ashes lost at sea after crash

Space capsule holding over 160 people’s ashes lost at sea after crash

Entertainment

Michael Douglas says he has no plans to act again

Michael Douglas says he has no plans to act again

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par surpasses his Taare Zameen Par at box office

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par surpasses his Taare Zameen Par at box office

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office

China’s first Legoland resort packed on opening day despite heatwave

China’s first Legoland resort packed on opening day despite heatwave

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Sports

Sri Lanka win final ODI against Bangladesh to clinch series

Sri Lanka win final ODI against Bangladesh to clinch series

Mendis ton powers Sri Lanka to 285 in series decider

Esports World Cup 2025 kicks off in Riyadh

Kusal Mendis scores 6th ODI century

Sri Lanka opts to bat against Bangladesh in series decider at Pallekele