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Dozens reported killed in Israeli strike on Rafah
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

Dozens reported killed in Israeli strike on Rafah

At least 45 people have been killed, including women and children, in an Israeli air strike on a camp for…

byP C James27/05/2024
Special committee appointed to investigate ‘ISIS presence’ in Sri Lanka – IGP
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Special committee appointed to investigate ‘ISIS presence’ in Sri Lanka – IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon says that a special committee has been appointed to find out whether any…

byP C James26/05/202427/05/2024
Notice on new e-visa system for Maldivians travelling to Sri Lanka
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Notice on new e-visa system for Maldivians travelling to Sri Lanka

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives has issued a clarification for Maldivian travelers regarding recent changes to Sri…

byP C James25/05/202427/05/2024
Sri Lanka rejects inclusion of Cuba on list of terrorist states
LocalLOCALMain Story

Sri Lanka rejects inclusion of Cuba on list of terrorist states

The Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka confirmed its support for Cuba’s declaration demanding its fair elimination from…

byP C James24/05/202427/05/2024
What next for Iran after President Raisi’s death?
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

What next for Iran after President Raisi’s death?

Ebrahim Raisi stood close to the pinnacle of power in the Islamic Republic and was widely tipped to rise to…

byP C James21/05/202421/05/2024
Sri Lanka declares day of mourning after Iranian President Raisi’s death
LOCALLocalMain Story

Sri Lanka declares day of mourning after Iranian President Raisi’s death

The Government of Sri Lanka has declared tomorrow (21 May) as a day of mourning in view of the death…

byP C James21/05/2024
Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport – report
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport – report

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four ISIS terrorists, all of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, at Sardar Vallabhbhai…

byP C James21/05/2024
Sri Lanka: Heavy Rain Warning Issued
LocalLOCALTOP STORY

Sri Lanka: Heavy Rain Warning Issued

Sri Lanka’s Met Department on Monday (20) issued a warning for heavy rainfall across multiple provinces.   courtesy newsfirst.lk

byP C James21/05/2024
ELON MUSK TO VISIT SRI LANKA THIS YEAR TO LAUNCH STARLINK
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ELON MUSK TO VISIT SRI LANKA THIS YEAR TO LAUNCH STARLINK

Elon Musk has accepted an invitation by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch his Starlink…

byP C James21/05/202427/05/2024
‘My ex took my children’: Hope for divorced parents as Japan to allow joint child custody
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

‘My ex took my children’: Hope for divorced parents as Japan to allow joint child custody

The Japanese parliament has approved a change to a decades-old law, which will allow divorced couples to share custody of…

byP C James18/05/2024

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