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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).
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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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Ronaldo scores as Portugal come back to win, Croatia denied by late VAR
Substitute Goncalo Ramos’s headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a gripping 2-1 win against Croatia.
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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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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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July 04, 2026
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CBCSL: Only the Pope has authority to decide the retirement of Archbishop of Colombo
Denying social media claims that Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith used the 2019 Easter Sunday attack to have his term extended, the Catholic Bishops' Conference in Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has declared its confidence in him.
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July 03, 2026
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Iranian FM: If Trump’s Tel Aviv ‘pets’ aren’t controlled, ‘Iran will school them’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Wednesday that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding obligates the US to “muzzle its pets in Tel Aviv” and prevent Israel from militarily threatening Iran, in response to remarks by Defence Minister Israel Katz, The Times of Israel reported.
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July 03, 2026
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CIABOC to question Harak Kata on Rs. 200 mn bribery allegation
He is the only detainee at old Tangalle prison
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July 03, 2026
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‘Free Lawyers’ opposes govt. move to extend retirement age of superior court judges
Civil society group Free Lawyers has opposed a government move to extend the retirement ages of Superior Court judges.
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July 03, 2026
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Deputy Minister: Govt. will soon take over Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex
Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemunige states that the Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex and Reserve in Gampola is a public property and therefore it will be taken over by the government soon.
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July 03, 2026
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Navy seizes haul of contraband pharmaceuticals off Kalpitiya
The Navy apprehended one suspect along with a dinghy whilst smuggling a staggering 935,000 medicinal capsules in the seas off Ippantivu, Kalpitiya on 30 June.
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July 03, 2026
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SLAF conducts successful rescue mission under UN command in Central African Republic
The SLAF Sri Aviation Unit deployed under MINUSCA successfully conducted a Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission in Am Dafok, Central African Republic on 30 June.
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July 03, 2026
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Petrol, diesel prices could be reduced by Rs. 141 and Rs. 126 per litre: Udaya
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader and former Petroleum Minister Udaya Gammanpila yesterday (2) claimed that the price of a litre of Octane 92 petrol and auto diesel could be reduced by Rs 141 and Rs 126, respectively.
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July 03, 2026
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Kyrgios swears at umpire on Wimbledon return
Nick Kyrgios swore at an umpire and said he did not care if he was fined as his return to Wimbledon ended in defeat in the men's doubles.
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July 03, 2026
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USA beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card, enter World Cup last 16
10-man United States team (USA) roared into the next round of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of a dream American run in the global showpiece.
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