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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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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SLBFE statement on E-8 visa job opportunities in S. Korea and recruitment process

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced that steps are underway to initiate job opportunities under the E-8 visa category for seasonal employment in South Korea. Chairman of the bureau, Kosala Wickramasinghe, stated that the proposal for this initiative has already been submitted for Cabinet approval.  Upon receiving the necessary approval, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be …

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Fuel prices increased

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (30). Accordingly, the price of Petrol 92 Octane has been increased by Rs. 12 to Rs. 305 per litre, while the price of Kerosene has been increased by Rs. 7 to Rs. 185 per litre. The price of Auto Diesel has also been increased …

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Colombo’s inflation climbs to -0.6% in June

Colombo’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), rose slightly to -0.6% in June 2025, compared to -0.7% in May 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. The Y-o-Y inflation of the Food Group eased to 4.3% in June, down from 5.2% in …

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“Dream Destination” Project Commenced Renovation of 100 Railway Stations

President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that the primary objective of the current Government is not to pursue incremental reforms within the existing framework, but rather to transform and elevate the nation to a significantly higher level of development. The President emphasized that the current political leadership has already taken steps to break away from the past political culture and that …

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UN human rights chief in Sri Lanka for three-day visit

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon for a four-day official visit. A United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is visiting Sri Lanka after nine years. He was received by Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

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