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60,000 IDF reservists to be called up in coming days ahead of Gaza City takeover

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August 21, 2025

The Times of Israel yesterday (20) reported that some 60,000 Israeli reservists were set to receive call-up orders that the military will issue, starting Wednesday, for an offensive against Hamas in Gaza City, after Defence Minister Israel Katz approved the Army's plans, according to the Israel Defense Forces and security officials.

The orders were not immediate, but rather slated to take place in several waves. The majority — around 40,000-50,000 — would be ordered to show up for duty on 02 September. Another wave would take place in November-December, and a third wave in February-March 2026, the IDF said.

The number of reservists being called up is in addition to tens of thousands of reservists who are currently serving in the reserves.

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Poland, SL hold preparatory talks on transfer of sentenced persons

A Polish delegation recently discussed logistical matters related to the forthcoming bilateral negotiations on the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons between Sri Lanka and Poland, scheduled to take place in Colombo next month, Foreign Ministry sources said.

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November 12, 2025

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Doval's questionable regional stock taking

Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit [ont recently declared ‘poor governance’ led to uprisings that resulted in change of governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka over the past three-and-a-half years.

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12 mins

November 12, 2025

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Wednesday 12th November, 2025 Lies and hypocrisy

The budget season is now on. But during the socalled annual budget debates, the budget members of both sides of the Houses devoting most of their time to raising unrelated issues and trading barbs. This shows that partisan politics, which takes precedence over economics, is the bane of this country.

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2 mins

November 12, 2025

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SLABA welcomes 2026 budget

The Sri Lanka Apparel Brands Association (SLABA), representing all leading Sri Lankan apparel and fashion brands, has enthusiastically welcomed the Budget, which addressed the majority of the industry’s key requests to strengthen the domestic apparel ecosystem.

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1 min

November 12, 2025

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Opposition complains of govt. inaction over controversial release of 323 containers

Chief Opposition Whip and Galle District SJB MP Gayantha Karunathilaka yesterday (11) accused the government of inaction over the Opposition’s demand for the appointment of a special parliamentary committee to probe the questionable release of 323 containers from the Colombo Port without Customs inspection.

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1 min

November 12, 2025

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David Szalay wins 2025 Booker Prize for Flesh

Hungarian-British author David Szalay has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel Flesh.

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1 min

November 12, 2025

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UNP votes with NPP at Arachchikattuwa PS

Amidst ongoing talks between the SJB and the UNP to reach consensus on a common strategy, the latter yesterday (11) voted with the ruling NPP in the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha, in Puttalam, to help the ruling party secure that local body.

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1 min

November 12, 2025

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Opposition Leader condemns govt. move to procure 1,775 double cabs as a shady deal

...demands that benefits be directed to halt brain drain

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2 mins

November 12, 2025

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Revenue Mirage: Why Budget 2026 celebrates wrong numbers

There's a fundamental challenge in democratic governance: opposition parties can critique freely, but governing requires navigating complex trade-offs. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's 2026 budget offers a compelling case study in this transition, revealing significant gaps between campaign rhetoric and the constraints of fiscal management.

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6 mins

November 12, 2025

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Modi vows all those responsible will be brought to justice; death toll climbs to 13

The occupant of the car in which an explosion was reported on the evening of 10 November, 2025, was likely Dr. Umar, a resident of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, Government sources told The Hindu.

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1 min

November 12, 2025

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