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US and China agree on trade framework ahead of leaders' meeting

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Top Chinese and US economic officials agreed on the framework for a trade agreement on Sunday (Oct 26) as US President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal wi... Read More


South Asian Athletics C'ships: Safiya Yamic claims third gold by winning Women's 200m event

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka's Safiya Yamic won the gold medal in the Women's 200m event at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi. She... Read More


Methmi Wijesuriya wins 10,000m gold for Sri Lanka in Ranchi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka's Methmi Wijesuriya won the gold medal in the Women's 10,000m event at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, Ranc... Read More


17,000 children living under highly vulnerable conditions: Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Around 17,000 children living under highly vulnerable conditions have been identified, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. Minister Ananda Wijepala noted that th... Read More


South Asian Athletics C'ships: Madushani Herath wins gold in Women's Long Jump in Ranchi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka's Madushani Herath won the gold medal in the Women's Long Jump at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi. ... Read More


Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was increasing tariffs on Canada by an additional 10% "above what they're paying now," as he reacted again to an ad by Canada's On... Read More


Suspected gunman in murder of Weligama PS Chairman arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A man suspected to be the gunman in the murder of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara has been arrested a short while ago in Nawinna, Maharagam... Read More


Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Russia has tested the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, Moscow's top general has said. "We have launched a multi-hour flight of a nuclear-powered missile and it covere... Read More


South Asian Athletics C'ships: Dilhani Lekamge wins gold in Women's javelin throw

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka's Dilhani Lekamge claimed the gold medal in the Women's javelin throw event at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Moraba... Read More


Two more suspects involved in Weligama PS Chairman's murder arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Two more suspects allegedly involved in the killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara have been arrested in Galle. The duohas been arrest... Read More