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July 04, 2026

CA dismisses application filed by Yoshitha seeking to quash conspiracy charge in money laundering case

The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed a revision application filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa seeking to quash a conspiracy charge in the money laundering case, pending before the Colombo High Court.

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Seven pro-Palestine protesters convicted of misdemeanour charges in US

(Al Jazeera) A San Francisco jury has convicted seven pro-Palestine protesters of multiple misdemeanour charges for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge during a 2024 demonstration, but remains deadlocked on a more serious felony conspiracy charge.

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ASEAN request to meet Aung San Suu Kyi denied by Myanmar junta

Hlaing to visit Laos in first official visit to an ASEAN country as ‘president’

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Lanka is a story of recovery: WB

Sri Lanka has been reclassified as an upper-middle-income economy by the World Bank, marking a return to the category four years after the country’s worst economic crisis pushed it to the brink of collapse, reported Xinhua.

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Golden Dragon delivers 59 tour buses to Lanka

Golden Dragon has rolled out 59 Triumph premium tour buses from its production line, destined for Sri Lanka

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Women envoys, MPs discuss greater female leadership in diplomacy and governance

Women ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Sri Lanka met members of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus at Parliament recently to mark the International Day of Women in Diplomacy and discuss ways of strengthening women’s representation in leadership and decision-making.

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CPC anniversary: China highlights party-to-party engagement

China has reaffirmed its commitment to global cooperation, development partnerships and strengthening China-Sri Lanka relations, as the Communist Party of China (CPC) marked its 105th anniversary, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said.

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The US is turning 250 - and Trump is making it all about him

Clare Corbould Associate Professor of History, Deakin University

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The Ceylon Chamber convenes dialogue on energy security and standards for Sri Lanka's energy transition

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a discussion titled “Energy Transition in Sri Lanka: Strategic Insights from Global Markets”, bringing together representatives from the public and private sectors, industry experts, academics, and other stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges associated with Sri Lanka’s evolving energy landscape.

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GovTech Sri Lanka appoints Shevan Goonetilleke as Chief Executive Officer

GovTech Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has announced the appointment of Shevan Goonetilleke as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 August 2026.

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Bourse moved to negative territory by interest rate and inflationary pressures

CSE investor sentiment was of a negative kind yesterday in the wake of high interest rate and inflationary pressures, analysts said.

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UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka mobilizes business to lead with purpose

As businesses navigate an increasingly complex operating environment shaped by workforce transformation, evolving stakeholder expectations, technological disruption and shifting market demands, strengthening performance requires more than new strategies.

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SLID welcomes FitsAir as a Gold Partner to advance strategic corporate collaboration

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) has officially entered into a strategic partnership with FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline and a leading low-cost carrier, committed to providing affordable, reliable, and hassle-free air travel formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the onboarding as a Gold Partner of SLID.

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A regional conversation on the future of English language teaching

Free British Council online conference brings together leading educators from across South Asia to explore how creativity, inclusion and technology can help prepare learners for a rapidly changing world

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‘How to protect your wealth from rising inflation with Unit Trusts and diversification’

In recent years, Sri Lankans have seen how unpredictable the economy can be. Simply putting money into a savings account will not help your savings to grow.

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More than football: Why the FIFA World Cup captivates the world

Every four years, the FIFA World Cup transforms from a football tournament into a global cultural phenomenon.

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A sip of wellness with a note of caution

Across Asia, herbal drinks have been part of daily life for centuries.

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Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knockout win in 88 years

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to seal Switzerland's first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938 as they comfortably beat Algeria to book a last-16 place.

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Swiatek and Rybakina dominate to reach third round

Iga Swiatek is only the third woman in the Open era to reach the third round at 26 consecutive Grand Slam events, after Martina Navratilova (35) and Conchita Martinez (30).