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England coach Southee unsure on Ashes availability

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October 17, 2025

England bowling consultant Tim Southee is "still working through" what his involvement will be at the forthcoming Ashes series in Australia.

England coach Southee unsure on Ashes availability

The former New Zealand seamer is only likely to be available for the first Test because of his participation in the International League T20 tournament, which begins on 2 December, in the United Arab Emirates.

Southee, 36, took up a position as England's fast bowling consultant in the summer after taking 391 wickets in 107 Tests for the Kiwis.

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First oarfish sighting in Sri Lanka highlights citizen science in marine protection

Scientists have documented the first-ever record of an oarfish (Regalecus russellii) in Sri Lanka, a 2.6-meter (8.5-foot) specimen caught off the country's western coast.

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4 mins

October 18, 2025

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Bangladesh tribunal seeks death penalty for former PM Sheikh Hasina

A prosecutor, on Thursday (16 October 2025), in a special domestic tribunal in Bangladesh, sought the death penalty for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case involving charges of crimes against humanity in amass uprising last year that forced her to flee the country.

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2 mins

October 18, 2025

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ComBank partners Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens 2025 as Gold Sponsor & Official Banking Partner

Reaffirming its strong ties with one of Sri Lanka’s most followed sports, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 (2nd leg) as Gold Sponsor and Official Banking Partner.

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1 min

October 18, 2025

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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan spike as truce about to expire

Suicide car bomber strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid unconfirmed reports that Qatar has offered to host peace talks

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2 mins

October 18, 2025

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IMF: Lanka on path to growth following debt restructuring

Sri Lanka, emerging from a debt restructuring, is on the path to growth and to restoring confidence, International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) Monetary and Capital Markets Department Director Tobias Adrian said.

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1 min

October 18, 2025

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Lanka Ashok Leyland reports strong first half

Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC, a successful joint venture between the Government of Sri Lanka and Ashok Leyland Limited of India, recently announced robust financial results for the first half of the financial year ending September 30th, 2025.

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1 min

October 18, 2025

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Ex-President Mahinda's former personal security officer further remanded

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday (17) ordered the further remand of retired Lieutenant Colonel Neville Wanniarachchi, former Personal Security Officer (PSO) to ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, until 31 October.

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1 min

October 18, 2025

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Jayananda Warnaweera: The Kingmaker who turned Galle into a spin fortress

Former Sri Lankan off-spinner Jayananda Warnaweera, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 64 after a brief illness, had his moments with the ball, but it was his deeds off the field that truly left a mark on the game.

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2 mins

October 18, 2025

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Minorities cautious as Pakistan cracks down on far-right Islamist party

(UCAN) A sweeping crackdown on the far-right Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) after deadly anti-Israel protests has sparked cautious relief among religious minorities, including Christians, who have been targeted by the group in the past.

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2 mins

October 18, 2025

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Cost of a gold sovereign tops Rs. 400,000

The price of a 24-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 400,000 for the first time, reaching Rs. 410,000, the All-Island Gold Jewellers' Association said yesterday (17).

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1 min

October 18, 2025

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