Sri Lanka to establish AI Hub in Asia-Pacific

Sri Lanka is set to be positioned as an AI hub in the Asia-Pacific region and to accelerate the systemic introduction of artificial intelligence across all economic sectors, as revealed at a media awareness session on Sri Lanka’s first national artificial intelligence exhibition and conference, “AI Expo 2025”, held yesterday (August 14) at the ICTA auditorium (Information and Communication Technology …

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Heavy rainfall hits Delhi

Delhi experienced heavy rainfall this morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert, warning of continued showers throughout the day. The downpour has already led to widespread water logging and traffic disruptions across key areas, including Ring Road, South Delhi, and arterial roads connecting central and east Delhi. Newly released video footage reveals a decades-old tree …

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UN urges SL to address war crimes

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights , Volker Turk, has urged yesterday, August 13, the Sri Lanka’s new government to take a historic opportunity to end impunity for war crimes and human rights abuses. In a 16-page report to the Human Rights Council, Turk highlighted the chance for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration to restore Sri Lanka’s image …

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Killer whale ‘attack’ fake

A video claiming that orca trainer Jessica Radcliffe was attacked by a killer whale went viral online. Fact-checkers confirmed the clip was AI-generated, and no attack actually happened. Meanwhile, a real video showed a paddler surrounded by wild orcas. The woman struggled to stay balanced while the whales swam nearby, and her terrified screams highlighted the power of these animals. …

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