Beating Moonlight and Interstellar, this Korean film has been rated as 21st century’s best film

An independent Korean film with a budget of $11 million has been voted the best film of the 21st century, beating the best films from Nolan, Spielberg and others. Earlier this week, The New York Times released its list of the 100 best films of the 21st century. The publication enlisted more than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable …

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Is Xi Jinping facing a coup? Chinese president’s mysterious disappearance sparks global speculation

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s unusual disappearance from public view since late May has sparked intense speculation about his health and a possible internal power struggle. With no official explanation from Beijing, uncertainty looms over China’s political future. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s sudden disappearance from the public eye since late May has triggered a storm of speculation both within and outside …

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Türk ends mission to Sri Lanka

Good afternoon and thank you for coming. I have just wrapped up my visit of a little over three days in Sri Lanka, and I feel a real momentum of change. During my visit I discussed an array of human rights issues with a wide range of actors, from the country’s political and religious leaders to members of civil society …

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City of Dreams Sri Lanka Grand Opening: Shah Rukh Khan to Lead a New Era of Luxury and Entertainment

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event, South Asia! The iconic Shah Rukh Khan, hailed as the King of Bollywood, is set to make a remarkable appearance at the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025. Known for his iconic charm and immense global influence, Shah Rukh Khan’s presence at this highly anticipated event adds even more allure …

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Apple’s foldable iPhone dream becomes reality with commencement of production

The long-awaited arrival of Apple’s foldable iPhone is just around the corner. Millions of Apple enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the launch of this innovative device, as the company has moved forward with the production of its prototype model. Reports indicate that three prototypes are currently in the works, which will subsequently enter the Engineering Verification Testing (EVT) phase. Speculation suggests …

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Delhi High Court dismisses Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in Rs 200 crore money laundering case

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on Thursday (July 3) rejected Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s petition seeking to quash the FIR filed against her in the high-profile Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Justice Anish Dayal dismissed Fernandez’s plea, which also challenged the second supplementary chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and …

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Media Heads Briefed on ‘Praja Shakthi’ National Programme

A workshop to enhance awareness among media organizations regarding the “Praja Shakthi” national programme, one of the current government’s key initiatives aimed at empowering communities and ensuring equitable distribution of economic advantages was held yesterday afternoon (30) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Kapila Janaka Bandara. The workshop also aimed to gather …

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Heads of Several Prominent Indian Companies Explore Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

Indian entrepreneurs state that they are currently directing their attention towards new investment prospects in Sri Lanka, particularly in sectors like energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, tourism and agriculture, as well as on enhancing entrepreneurial capacity. A delegation of around 20 Indian entrepreneurs, comprising heads of several prominent Indian companies, is currently engaged in an active programme in Sri Lanka, …

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Karu Jayasuriya Condemns Gaza Violence, Urges Global Action Sri Lanka’s former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has welcomed the Iran–Israel ceasefire but warned against complacency, highlighting continued atrocities in Gaza. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Jayasuriya has condemned the “subhuman treatment and indiscriminate killing” of Palestinians by Israeli forces, calling it “not a war, but ethnic cleansing.” He urged world …

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