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Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Thursday (Apr 25) on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he went on a charm offensive ahead o... Read More


Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, with proposed reforms presented to parliament

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara introduced 'The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill' to Parliament, unveiling a comprehensive set of proposed reforms aimed at restructuring... Read More


Airline Romance: Pilot proposes to flight attendant during flight in front of passengers

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A Polish pilot proposed to his flight attendant girlfriend during a flight from Warsaw to Krakow, and she said yes. The happy couple's employer, LOT Polish Airlines, posted a v... Read More


TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- TikTok says it will challenge in court an "unconstitutional" law that could result in it being sold or banned in the United States. President Biden has signed into law a bill w... Read More


First ever sex festival to be held in South Korea cancelled

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A sex festival billed as the 'first and largest' in South Korea has been cancelled after a public outcry saw venues pull out and performers quit, fearing they might be attacked ... Read More


Usain Bolt, named as an ambassador for T20 World Cup 2024

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Usain Bolt - an eight-time Olympic gold medallist - was unveiled as an ambassador for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 on Wednesday, 24 April. Bolt believes cricket can prosper... Read More


Delhi survives Rashid's onslaught to beat Gujarat by 4 runs

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Delhi Capitals 224 for 4 (Pant 88*, Axar 66, Warrier 3-15) beat Gujarat Titans 220 for 8 (Sai Sudharsan 65, Miller 55, Saha 39, Salam 3-44, Kuldeep 2-29) by four runs Delhi Cap... Read More


US warns Pakistan of sanctions risk as Pakistan inks deals with Iran

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The US has warned of sanctions risks for Pakistan after the government in Islamabad signed security and economic deals with Iran during a visit by President Ebrahim Raisi to the... Read More


Woman (31), posing for Photograph on guided tour dies after falling into Indonesian volcano

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A 31-year-old Chinese woman died after falling off the edge of a crater while posing for a photo on an Indonesian volcano known for its popular "blue fire" phenomenon. According... Read More


"I am contesting the Presidential election" - Sajith Premadasa

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Sajith Premadasa, the leader of the Samagi Jana Balavegaya and opposition leader, made an announcement today (24) in Parliament, declaring his intention to contest the upcoming ... Read More