Trump–Putin peace talks set for August 15 in U.S.
The world’s attention is fixed on the 15th of August 2025, when a highly anticipated meeting will take place in Alaska, one of the states of America. The war between Russia and Ukraine, which is still ongoing after more than three and a half years, has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in both countries. This historic …
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One million people use century old Colombo sewers designed to ease 50, 000 – CMC
The century-old Colombo’s sewerage system has been designed to ease the waste materials of the then population of about 50, 000 persons back in the early 1900’s and not a staggering one million city dwellers at present, senior Colombo Municipal Council official said. The planning of the Colombo’s Municipal Council area sewerage system commenced in 1896 with the construction was …
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Israeli security cabinet approves Netanyahu’s plan to take control of Gaza City
The Israeli security cabinet has approved Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take full military control of Gaza City, the prime minister’s office said.
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Victory achieved by dispelling 13 years of political rumors – SupremeSAT chairman
Sri Lankan satellite operator SupremeSAT (Pvt.) Ltd. says that the truth has finally been revealed, marking a significant victory in dispelling rumors that have circulated for political motives over the past 13 years.
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Gaming Tycoon Ravi Wijeratne Sues John Keells over Rs. 15 Billion Casino Dispute
Veteran casino operator Ravi Wijeratne and Rank Entertainment Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. have filed a Rs. 15 billion lawsuit in the Colombo Commercial High Court against Waterfront Properties (Pvt) Ltd.,
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Sri Lanka Tea Prices Edge Up in July but Lag Behind 2024 Levels
Sri Lanka’s tea industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s exports,
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Donald Trump rejects trade talks with India amid tariff dispute
US President Donald Trump has said there will be no trade negotiations with India until a dispute over tariffs is resolved, following his administration’s decision to double tariffs on Indian imports.
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Customs to Release 991 BYD Vehicles under Court-Approved Conditions
Sri Lanka Customs has agreed to release 991 detained BYD vehicles, following a settlement reached before the Court of Appeal today (7), subject to strict conditions.
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Trump-Putin summit nears
A historic summit between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take place in the coming days, raising hopes for progress in ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This marks the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders since President Trump began his second term earlier this year. According to Russian officials, the …
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FIU Penalizes Three Firms for Breaching Money Laundering Laws
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has imposed penalties totaling Rs. 6.5 million on three institutions,
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