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Israel attacks Syria
17Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
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Israel attacks Syria

The Israeli army has launched air attacks on the Syrian Defence Ministry and near the presidential palace in the capital, Damascus, killing at least one and wounding 18. The strikes come after Israel threatened to increase attacks if Syrian government forces are not withdrawn from the south of the country where there has been fighting between Druze and security forces. Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst Marwan Bishara has called the Israeli attacks in Syria “vulgar exhibitionism”, saying Israel is “once again trying to prove to all its neighbours that it is the new regional hegemon”. Bishara said that Israel, which is supported by the US, has been able to bomb Beirut, Damascus, Tehran and Sanaa, and feels it is capable of dictating policy in the Middle East. Israel’s “main g...
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President calls for a more strategic approach for sports development
17Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
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President calls for a more strategic approach for sports development

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for the Ministry of Sports and Sports Associations to collaborate on joint initiatives aimed at elevating Sri Lankan sports to the international stage. President Dissanayake stressed that instead of isolated efforts such as merely distributing sports equipment, the focus must shift toward structured and impactful programmes that support long-term sports development. The President made these remarks during a progress review meeting of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports held at the Presidential Secretariat today (16). The meeting reviewed the institutional progress of the Ministry of Sports, the National Youth Services Council and the National Youth Corps. The President was briefed on the current projects being impleme...
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Former UPFA PS member sentenced to death
17Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
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Former UPFA PS member sentenced to death

Former United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) member of the Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha, Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Wasantha, alias Alibaby, has been sentenced to death. The order was issued by Embilipitiya High Court Judge Buddhika S. Ragala. Wasantha was convicted after being found guilty of abducting and murdering a person in the Hatangala area of Weligepola in 2012. (Newswire)
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