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Mexico Rules Out U.S. Military Presence Amid Reports of Trump's Anti-Cartel Directive

WEB DESK, Aug. 9 -- Mexico has said, US military would not be entering its territory following reports that President Donald Trump had directed the Pentagon to target Latin American drug cartels. Mexi... Read More


Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska on August 15 to Discuss Ukraine War

WEB DESK, Aug. 9 -- US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska next Friday to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine. In a social media post, Trump announced... Read More


Japan Marks 80 Years Since Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

WEB DESK, Aug. 9 -- In Japan, thousands bowed their heads in prayer in Nagasaki today to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's atomic bombing, as the mayor warned that current global conflicts could... Read More


EAM S. Jaishankar Congratulates Singapore on 60th National Day

WEB DESK, Aug. 9 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has congratulated Singapore on the 60th National Day Parade (NDP) today. In a social media post, Jaishankar congratulated Singapore Minister... Read More


FORMER MINISTER LOHAN RATWATTE HOSPITALISED FOR SURGERY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has been admitted to a private hospital in Colombo for a pre-planned surgery. Reports state that he had been receiving treatment for a liver-... Read More


KANDY ESALA FESTIVAL CONCLUDES WITH TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The annual Kandy Esala procession, considered the grandest cultural festival in the hill country, has officially concluded. The Sannas Pathra, a traditional message confirming th... Read More


SCHOOLS RUGBY RESULTS FROM TODAY'S MATCHES

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Royal College has defeated Isipathana College 34-31 to win the Major Milroy Fernando Trophy. Wesley College also secured a victory, defeating St. Thomas' College 43-38 in the Cup... Read More


INDIAN ACTRESS TAMANNAAH BHATIA ARRIVES IN SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Popular Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia has arrived in Sri Lanka. Reports say that she is in the country to film a commercial. She has visited Sri Lanka on several previous occa... Read More


GRADE 5 SCHOLARSHIP EXAM SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held tomorrow (10). A briefing on the exam was held today (9) at the Department of Examinations. Speaking at the brie... Read More


BORELLA SHOOTING: VICTIM WAS THE INTENDED TARGET

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Initial investigations into a shooting in the Borella - Wanathamulla area have revealed that the 23-year-old man who died was the intended target. The victim has been identified ... Read More