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November 05, 2025
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Sajith Premadasa Holds High-Level Talks with Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held discussions with India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation. The talks centered on enhancing connectivity, trade, and economic collaboration between the two nations. Minister Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s continued support to Sri Lanka, recalling New Delhi’s crucial assistance […]

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November 02, 2025
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Maldives Enforces Generational Smoking Ban for Those Born After 2007

The Maldives has introduced a generational smoking ban, prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after 2007. The new law aims to create a smoke-free generation and reduce long-term health risks caused by tobacco use. Under the new regulation, retailers will be required to verify the age of buyers before selling cigarettes or […]

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October 31, 2025
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Poland’s Enter Air Resumes Flights to Sri Lanka for Winter Season

Polish charter airline Enter Air has resumed operations to Sri Lanka, marking its return with two inaugural flights from Katowice and Warsaw that arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning. The flights were ceremonially welcomed with a water cannon salute organized by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL), celebrating the airline’s […]

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October 20, 2025
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Major Internet Outage Disrupts Popular Apps and Websites Due to Amazon Web Services Failure

A widespread internet outage has disrupted numerous popular websites and apps today, as Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company’s cloud computing division, experiences technical difficulties. Among the platforms affected are Snapchat, Duolingo, Roblox, Zoom, Fortnite, Canva, Wordle, Signal, Slack, Epic Games, and Pokémon Go. Several banks, including Halifax, Lloyds, and the Bank of Scotland, have […]

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October 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe Named Among World’s Best Governors by Global Finance Magazine

A Sri Lankan delegation led by Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), took part in a series of high-level bilateral and multilateral meetings during the 2025 World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings held in Washington, D.C., from October 13 to 18. Throughout the sessions, Governor […]

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October 19, 2025
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Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Week of Deadly Border Clashes

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following more than a week of intense border clashes that left dozens dead and hundreds injured, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday. According to the statement, both countries have agreed to establish mechanisms aimed at ensuring lasting peace and stability, with follow-up talks planned in the […]

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October 18, 2025
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Afghanistan Pulls Out of Tri-Nation T20I in Pakistan After Deadly Attack on Cricketers

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Sri Lanka and Pakistan, following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of several Afghan cricketers. In a statement, the ACB condemned what it described as a “cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime,” which killed three players […]

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October 18, 2025
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PM Amarasuriya Invites Indian Investors to Strengthen Economic Ties and Innovation Partnerships

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi during her first official visit to India as Prime Minister. Discussions centered on deepening bilateral economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for collaboration in sectors such […]

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October 17, 2025
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BYD Launches Massive Recall of 115,000 EVs Over Battery and Safety Defects

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has announced a recall of more than 115,000 Tang and Yuan Pro electric vehicles due to design flaws and potential battery safety risks, according to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) The recall involves 44,535 Tang series SUVs manufactured between March 2015 and July 2017, and 71,248 Yuan Pro […]

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October 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s PM Harini Amarasuriya Meets Indian Premier Narendra Modi to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for high-level discussions aimed at deepening cooperation between the two nations. The talks covered a wide range of topics, including education, women’s empowerment, innovation, development cooperation, and the welfare of fishermen. “As close neighbours, our cooperation holds immense […]