30% U.S. Tariff: Sri Lanka’s Tea and Rubber exports under threat
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has voiced serious concerns following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 30% tariff on all goods imported from Sri Lanka, effective August 1, 2025. The U.S. is one of Sri Lanka’s key markets for both tea and rubber. In 2024, the U.S. bought 6.4 million kg of Ceylon Tea worth USD 45 million. …
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EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal framework, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world’s biggest economic partners.
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BBC uncovers lasting toxic legacy of cargo ship disaster off Sri Lanka
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July 28, 2025
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Four years after a stricken cargo ship caused the largest plastic spill ever recorded,
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Three killed and others injured in German train derailment
At least three people have been killed and several others have been seriously injured after a passenger train derailed in south-west Germany, police say.
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One dead, over 5 injured as crane truck collides with multiple vehicles
A fatal road accident occurred this morning (28 July) near the Cemetery Roundabout in Borella, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to more than five others, police said.
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Brigadier F. Joseph assumes duties as Defence Ministry spokesman
Brigadier Franklin Joseph USP has officially assumed duties as the new Director Media and Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence.
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Passengers exit American Airlines flight via emergency slide after aborted takeoff
An American Airlines flight was forced to abort takeoff at the Denver airport on Saturday after a landing gear malfunction led to fire and smoke on the runway.
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More details revealed in pregnant deer killing incident involving police officers
Police have uncovered more details during the interrogation of suspects arrested in connection with the illegal killing of a pregnant deer
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