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Arab regimes: Vassal states of Greater Israel
THE real objective behind Donald Trump’s 18 October ceasefire in Gaza, with subsequent paraphernalia of a grand Board of Peace to be chaired by the stage manager Trump himself, a fifteen member Palestinian Technocratic Administration headed by the former Palestinian Deputy Minister of Planning and Gaza-born Ali Shaath and overseen by the former Bulgarian UN Middle East peace coordinator Nickolay Mladenov, and the whole structure to be protected by an International Stabilisation Force, was exposed by the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee when he openly stated that Israel has a “right to much of the Middle East”.
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March 06, 2026
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Legal experts decry demolition of STC Dining Hall
LAWYERS and building conservators have raised a major legal alarm over the planned demolition or radical modification of the historic Dining Hall at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia.
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March 06, 2026
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Sirosha Gunathilaka elected to the helm of MCA for 2026-2027
SIROSHA Gunathilaka of Trendex Holdings was unanimously elected as the 44th overall and 30th Sri Lankan President of the Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA), established in 1911, for the year 2026-2027 at its 108th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at 6 p.m. on 27 February at the MCA's Legends Wing.
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March 06, 2026
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RCGC Monthly Medal tees off today
THE Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) will host its Monthly Medal Golf Tournament sponsored by NCG Holdings, with over 280 golfers set to compete in what promises to be an enter-
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March 06, 2026
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The battle for critical minerals: Breaking China’s rare earth grip
THE pandemic, the Russia—Ukraine conflict, and escalating trade tensions with China have exposed significant vulnerabilities in US supply chains, particularly in the supply of rare earth elements, where reliance on Chinese supply remains considerable.
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March 06, 2026
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Enforcement delay: A test of credibility for Sri Lanka's tourism regulator
ON 22 July 2025, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) gave an undertaking before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka (SC/FR/63/2023) to recruit and operationalise a Special Enforcement Unit within three months to act against unregistered, unlicenced tour guides and operators.
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March 06, 2026
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A dying imperialism
DESPITE claims of an imminent threat, the full-blown attack on Iran by the US and Israel represents a decades-long effort to remake the Middle East; an imagined geography of Western fears and desires, as Edward Said famously put it.
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March 06, 2026
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Samsung Sri Lanka opens pre-orders for all-new Galaxy S26 Series
SAMSUNG Sri Lanka has officially opened pre-orders for the highly anticipated Galaxy S26 Series, introducing its most advanced Al-powered smartphones yet to customers across the island.
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March 06, 2026
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AIA Sri Lanka's award-winning journey through 2025
AIA Sri Lanka said yesterday it achieved extraordinary recognition across global, regional, and local award platforms in 2025, reflecting the company’s all round excellence in industry leadership.
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March 06, 2026
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Those who forget the past are destined to revisit it
SRI Lanka is a nation that remembers vividly — and forgets conveniently.
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March 06, 2026
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SLC set for re-haul following aftermath of T20 WC?
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set for a re-haul, with Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage confirming that discussions are currently under way with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the possibility of placing SLC under an interim committee or an authorised official.
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March 06, 2026
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Finalissima, F1 races: Middle East conflict disrupts global sports events
With tournaments postponed and players stranded away from home, major sporting events have been struck by crisis and chaos
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March 06, 2026
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Understanding and adjusting to a war that's both far and near
I sit in one of the dives On Fifty-second Street Uncertain and afraid As the clever hopes expire Of a low dishonest decade: Waves of anger and fear Circulate over the bright And darkened lands of the earth, Obsessing our private lives; The unmentionable odour of death Offends the September night. First stanza of W.H. Auden's poem, \"September 1, 1939
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March 06, 2026
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IRCSL sets roadmap to triple insurance penetration by 2035
Regulator marks 25 years of oversight of Sri Lanka's insurance sector this year Digital Motor Insurance Card and enhanced national data systems planned Structural reforms and regulatory upgrades under way Sector seen as key pillar of financial stability and risk protection
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March 06, 2026
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LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 to honour pioneers of ‘Inclusive FinTech’
LANKAPAY has announced the eighth edition of its flagship event, LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, at a press conference held on 25th February 2026 at Hilton Colombo Residencies.
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March 06, 2026
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Iran Embassy in Colombo condemns 'military aggression' by Israel and US
THE Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo has strongly condemned what it described as “savage military aggression” carried out by Israel and the US against Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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March 06, 2026
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India squeeze through to final in Mumbai slugfest
England lose second T20 World Cup semi-final by 7 runs
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March 06, 2026
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SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 2026 returns for fourth consecutive year
THE Women Technopreneurs Forum of SLASSCOM has announced the return of its flagship Women in Tech Conference 2026, taking place on 26 March 2026 at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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March 06, 2026
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WHO verifies attacks on health facilities in Iran amid regional conflict
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has confirmed multiple attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran during the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign, while also investigating reports that several medical personnel were killed or injured.
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March 06, 2026
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Tourism industry faces uncertainty amidst conflict in Middle East
SRI Lanka’s tourism industry witnessed a lavish period during the first two months of the year, driven by the peak winter season and the England Cricket Team’s tour during late January.
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March 06, 2026
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Japan provides assistance to improve educational infrastructure in North and East
JAPANESE Ambassador Akio Isomata on Wednesday signed grant contracts for two projects under the scheme of “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)”.
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March 06, 2026
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Techzone launches Al-enabled Lenovo experience store in Kandy
TECHZONE has opened a Lenovo Exclusive Store in Kandy, bringing AI powered laptops, desktops, and accessories closer to consumers and businesses in Sri Lanka's Central Province.
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March 06, 2026
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Huawei DCS Full-Stack Data Centre Solution passes ESG technical validation
ENTERPRISE Strategy Group (ESG), now part of Omdia, has released a technical validation report confirming that the Huawei DCS Full-Stack Data Centre Solution (Huawei DCS solution) fulfills the data centre demands of the Al era.
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March 06, 2026
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Prima Sunrise powers Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2025 and Regional Junior Opens 2026
PRIMA, continues its support for the development of junior golf, sponsoring the Sri Lanka Junior Open, the most prestigious golf championship, for the 17th consecutive year.
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March 06, 2026
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M One Group clinches 22 honours at the 2025 Effie Awards
Cements its status as Sri Lanka's integrated marketing effectiveness leader
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March 06, 2026
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Hutch introduces GameOn
■Redefines esports and digital gaming landscape
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March 06, 2026
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Sri Lanka, India push economic resilience and tech-led partnership
Sri Lanka and India push deeper economic and technological integration Prime Minister warns against repeatedly testing the resilience of citizens as Sri Lanka builds back Says Sri Lanka seeks to be an \"equal partner\" in global technology engagement Welcomes Indian investment and tourism flows Highlights expansion of connectivity and people-to-people engagement Cooperation in Al, digital transformation, and education identified as key growth areas
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March 06, 2026
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Germany says 'military force alone' won't resolve conflicts
GERMAN Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said that it is “illusory” to think that the conflict can be resolved “by military force and unilateral action alone.”
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March 06, 2026
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Sri Lanka Journalists for Global Justice condemns Khamenei killing, urges Govt. to do so
SRI Lanka Journalists for Global Justice (SLJGJ) in a statement has strongly and unequivocally condemned the heinous assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei by the US and Israel, and the unlawful war imposed on Iran in the midst of diplomatic efforts to find a solution to the dispute over Tran’s nuclear program.
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March 06, 2026
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Norway urges rule of law, investment climate reforms to unlock stronger bilateral partnership
Deputy Foreign Minister's visit aims at setting new priorities, revitalising political engagement after several years without a high-level Norwegian delegation. | Expresses optimism on deeper trade, green and maritime ties with Sri Lanka.
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