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PM Starmer expected to resign soon
Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that he will step down as Prime Minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader, The Guardian has reported.
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June 22, 2026
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Investing in ecosystems
Biodiversity is the sum of all the patterns of life that nature creates in biomass
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June 22, 2026
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Every third lawyer in India is fake! Supreme Court to look at digital registry
With one in every three advocates being fake at a time when the judiciary is occupying a central space in India's governance, a concerned Supreme Court Thursday agreed to examine the plea of the Bar Association of India (BAI) for a national digital register for advocates, along the lines of Aadhaar.
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June 22, 2026
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Ceylinco Life’s ‘Family Savari 19’ winners complete China tour
The winners of the grand prize of the 19th edition of Ceylinco Life’s flagship ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion have returned from an immersive and memorable tour of Beijing, experiencing some of China’s most iconic landmarks and cultural highlights.
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June 22, 2026
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EU’s new anti-greenwashing rules pose major challenge for Sri Lankan exporters
Countdown to September 2026 begins
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June 22, 2026
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Katchatheevu sovereignty 'settled' under int'l law — Hakeem in Chennai
Sri Lankan Member of Parliament and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem has asserted that the sovereignty of Katchatheevu is a settled matter, under international law and bilateral agreements, saying that raising the issue to resolve the ongoing fishermen conflict is not a “prudent approach”.
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June 22, 2026
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Smotrich: Israel won't withdraw from Lebanon even if US demands it
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich promises that Israel will stay in the security zone it is holding inside Lebanon for years to come, and won't withdraw, even in the face of an explicit US demand to do so, Times of Israel reported yesterday (21)
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June 22, 2026
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Prime Residencies forges ahead with construction of MON VIE, Colombo 05
Prime Lands Residencies PLC, the condominium development arm of Prime Group — the real leader in modern real estate, announced that construction is actively underway on MON VIE, a landmark ultra-luxury residential development located at Thalakotuwa Gardens, Colombo 05.
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June 22, 2026
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From orphaned calves to smart technology: Hambantota Port advances ‘Save Ali Pancha’
Hambantota International Port (HIP), in partnership with the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) and the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), as project facilitator, is taking its flagship human-elephant conflict initiative to the next stage with the launch of Phase II of the “Save Ali Pancha” project.
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June 22, 2026
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Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
As Ecuador forward Enner Valencia raced through on Curacao's goal inside the opening three minutes, the outcome seemed inevitable.
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June 22, 2026
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King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch
King Charles will become Britain's first monarch in modern times to reveal his personal tax bill.
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June 22, 2026
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In the shadow of the Pacific: Decoding El Niño within a landscape of local scepticism
In the tea-scented hills, the sprawling paddy fields of the dry zone, in various types of daily conversations, academic disclosures at very high levels, extremely loud political discussions in all areas of our Motherland, and even in the crowded markets of Colombo, a single phrase of foreign origin has begun to circulate with the ominous weight of a prophecy: El Niño. It is talked about as a vile harbinger of impending doom.
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June 22, 2026
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Batting collapse costs Sri Lanka dearly
Sri Lanka’s semi-final hopes in the Women’s T20 World Cup went up in smoke on Sunday as they suffered a disappointing eight-wicket defeat to West Indies in Bristol.
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June 22, 2026
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Denim through another reinvention
Denim has always had a remarkable ability to reinvent itself.
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June 22, 2026
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The Plunder of Sri Lanka Through Trade Misinvoicing
A Case Study on Sri Lanka-Thailand Trade
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June 22, 2026
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Tharanga secures Diamond League final spot
Sri Lanka's world-leading javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga continued his remarkable rise on the international stage, becoming the first Sri Lankan athlete to earn a place in the prestigious Diamond League final by vertue of points after registering his third consecutive Diamond League victory of the season in Doha.
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June 22, 2026
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McCullum welcomes Stokes return as captain for third Test
England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with Ben Stokes when the captain returns for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
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June 22, 2026
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University of West London opens Sri Lanka's first full UK university branch campus
The University of West London (UWL) has formally opened the University of West London Sri Lanka Branch Campus, the country's first full UK university branch campus, marking a landmark development in Sri Lanka's higher education sector.
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June 22, 2026
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A pillar of security, not a burden": IRCSL Chief spells out bold vision for insurance
“We are heading toward a time when insurance is seen as a vital component of financial security rather than as a luxury or a burdensome requirement.\"
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June 22, 2026
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Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty against SL A
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a remarkable 11-ball 50 for India A, breaking the record for the fastest half-century in the history of List A 50-over cricket.
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June 22, 2026
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ADB to help Asia and the Pacific harness AI, guard against risk
As governments across Asia and the Pacific race to keep pace with rapid technological change, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is taking action with a new digital strategy that will help countries harness artificial intelligence and digital technologies while protecting those at risk.
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June 22, 2026
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Tales of Mystery and Suspense - episode 6 Dark Fire
From a tale set just over a 100 years ago, I move back several centuries to one set in the 16th century, in the reign of Henry VIII.
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June 22, 2026
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Sabalenka loses deciding set 6-0 to Pegula in Berlin
Aryna Sabalenka lost another deciding set without winning a game as an impressive Jessica Pegula beat the world number one to reach the Berlin Open final.
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June 22, 2026
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Zapletalová and Paulino break meeting records in Doha
Emma Zapletalová and Marileidy Paulino impressed over one lap of the track in Doha, setting meeting records in the 400m hurdles and 400m, respectively, during the Wanda Diamond League meeting on Friday (19).
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June 22, 2026
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Xiaomi Store powered by Abans opens at One Galle Face Mall
Xiaomi Sri Lanka, marked a significant day in the brand's local journey with the launch of the all-new Xiaomi 17T and the grand opening of the new Xiaomi Store powered by Abans at One Galle Face Mall, Lower Ground.
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June 22, 2026
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Sri Lanka and Russia forge path to enhanced tourism ties at Moscow Forum
The 6th Let's Travel International Tourism Forum in Moscow has emerged as a watershed moment for Sri Lanka's tourism diplomacy, with high-level discussions on direct flights, simplified visas, and regional market expansion taking centre stage.
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June 22, 2026
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CSE to rebalance ASPI for Q2 of 2026
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the rebalancing of the All Share Price Index (ASPI) for the 2nd Quarter of 2026.
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June 22, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s enterprise leaders chart course for secure AI adoption at Innovation Forum 2026
Aligned with Sri Lanka's National Digital Economy Strategy 2030, the IBM Innovation Forum Sri Lanka 2026 brought together senior business leaders, technology decision-makers, and government representatives to chart a practical path for enterprise AI adoption.
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June 22, 2026
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Sri Lanka developing independent hydrographic capabilities
Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS) has achieved a historic milestone by producing 27 Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) covering major ports, harbour approaches and coastal waters around the country.
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June 22, 2026
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'The Voice of Hind Rajab': A Truth That Cannot Be Unseen
“May their hard hearts soften towards you” - Voice on the phone to Red Crescent team trying to save Hind Rajab
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