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At least 71 Afghan refugees killed in huge bus crash after being deported by Iran

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- At least 71 people, including 17 children, have been killed in western Afghanistan after a bus carrying refugees deported from Iran burst into flames following a collision with a... Read More


Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Defence Minister Israel Katz's move, confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson, piled pressure on Hamas as mediators pushing for a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war in Gaza awaited a... Read More


Xi's anti-corruption drive hits foreign policy lite with Liu Jianchao's detention

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- When news broke that Liu Jianchao, one of China's most prominent diplomats and head of the International Liaison Department, had been detained for questioning, it sent ripples th... Read More


England set for Sri Lanka tour ahead of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The two teams will lock horns in three ODIs and as many T20Is, serving as key preparation for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. England have confirmed a w... Read More


Sri Lanka set for best August since 2018

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Tourists gearing up to hit the waves in Arugambay PIC BY KITHSIRI DE MEL Industry surpasses 1.5mn arrivals for 2025 - 50% of year's target However, it still faces a steep cli... Read More


Distilleries' June profits up 14% over higher revenues

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC recorded a higher bottom-line performance for the quarter ended in June, amid the higher prices caused by the January hike in the excise dut... Read More