Omesh Abeysekera
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U.S/Japan Trade Deal: Highlights
Japan has agreed to open its domestic market to U.S. rice, cars, trucks, and other agricultural products
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Israel-Gaza Conflict – July 18 Update
Israeli tank fire struck Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing three civilians and injuring at least 10 others
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Air India Flight 171 Crash Preliminary Findings
fuel control switches were moved to the ‘cutoff’ position
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USAID Shutdown Leads to Food Aid Destruction
500 tonnes of high-energy biscuits, meant for 27,000 malnourished children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, will be incinerated
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Tomorrowland Main Stage Destroyed by Fire
The blaze broke out in Boom, Belgium, sending thick black smoke into the sky and damaging nearby woodland
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Gaza & Syria Under Fire
93 Palestinians killed in the past 24 hours, including 30 people awaiting food aid
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Trump’s Sweet Switch: Coca-Cola & Cane Sugar
President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that Coca-Cola will begin using real cane sugar in its U.S.-made beverages.
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U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia Spark Global Trade Tensions
Trump has imposed a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods, citing trade imbalances
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China’s Economic Resilience Masks Household Struggles
While China’s GDP figures suggest resilience, many workers are facing salary cuts, reduced hours, and job insecurity
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Fauja Singh, World’s Oldest Marathon Runner, Dies at 114
Fauja Singh, revered as the world’s oldest marathon runner, struck by a car while walking near his home in Ilford, East London.
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Violent Ragging Incident at South Eastern University
first-year students were allegedly assaulted by a group of seniors in retaliation
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Tesla’s India Entry Gains Traction
Tesla is making tangible moves to enter the Indian market, after years of stalled negotiations
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Bribery Case Update – J’pura Hospital
specialist neurosurgeon attached to Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, previously remanded over bribery allegations, has been granted bail
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CBSL Launches National Campaign Against Pyramid Schemes
Pyramid National Awareness Week, broader aspect
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Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82 – Legacy of a Nigerian Statesman
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari passed away in London
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Anura Meter Launch – Tracking Presidential Promises
New Accountability Tool Goes Live On July 14, Manthri.lk
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Gaza Crisis Update – July 14, 2025
Strikes on Market and Water Point Kill 95 Israeli airstrikes targeted a crowded market in Gaza City and a water collection site in Nuseirat refugee camp
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Hydrogen Combustion Breakthrough – The “Impossible” Engine
440 HP, Zero Carbon Emissions Austrian firm AVL unveiled a 2.0-liter hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine producing 414–440 horsepower
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Microsoft Outlook Suffers 21-Hour Outage
Microsoft’s Outlook email service was down for over 21 hours
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Trump Slaps 35% Tariff on Canada — Starting August 1st
Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports
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Nvidia’s Market Value Surges Past $4 Trillion
Nvidia’s stock rally has officially pushed its market capitalization above $4 trillion
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UK Opens Market to Sri Lankan Goods with Relaxed Trade Rules
Sri Lankan manufacturers can now use materials from a wider range of countries and still qualify for 0% tariffs.
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Gaza Conflict – Truce Talks Amid Escalation
airstrikes have killed at least 24 Palestinians across Gaza since dawn
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Prescription Fears Delay Surgeries
Doctors at major state hospitals, including Colombo National Hospital and Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, are hesitant to prescribe medicines or surgical items from private pharmacies
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U.S. Copper Tariff Announcement – Key Highlights
Trump has announced a 50% tariff on copper imports, effective August 1, 2025, citing national security concerns.
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Gaza Crisis Deepens as Trump Hosts Netanyahu for Ceasefire Talks
Date: July 8, 2025 Location: White House, Washington D.C talks unfold
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Trump’s New Trade Salvo: 25% Tariffs on Japan & South Korea
A flat 25% tariff will be imposed on all imports from Japan and South Korea
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U.S. Lifts Chip Software Curbs on China in Sign of Trade Thaw
U.S. government has rescinded export restrictions on advanced chip-design software to China
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Australia Appoints Matthew Duckworth as New High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
Matthew Duckworth has been named Australia’s next High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, as announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
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Trump Threatens 10% Tariffs on BRICS Amid Brazil Summit
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the U.S
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Gaza Ceasefire Talks – No Breakthrough Yet!
The first round of renewed ceasefire talks in Cairo ended without a breakthrough
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Trump Dismisses Musk’s Political Party as ‘Ridiculous’
President Donald Trump publicly mocked Elon Musk
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Sunshine Delayed: Solar Projects Stalled by CEB Grid Restrictions
Solar Projects restricted again by CEB
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Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith Marks 50 Years of Priesthood
50th priestly ordination anniversary of Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Convicted in Sex Abuse Trial
A U.S. federal jury in New York has convicted Sean “Diddy” Combs on two counts related to prostitution, while acquitting him of three more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Key Details: The convictions involve transportation to engage in prostitution, each carrying a potential 10-year sentence. Combs avoided a 15-year mandatory minimum and…
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IMF Warns of 1.5% GDP Hit to Sri Lanka from Potential U.S. Tariffs
IMF has cautioned that Sri Lanka’s GDP could contract by up to 1.5% if proposed U.S. tariffs
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Trump’s Tariff Plan on Vietnam
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 46% tariff on Vietnamese exports
