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Sri Lanka opens first honorary consulate in the Philippines at Davao City
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath opened the mission in Mindanao as Colombo and Manila marked 65 years of diplomatic relations.
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22 Sri Lankan Army officers complete intelligence course in India
Officers finished a tailor-made intelligence training programme at the Indian Army's Military Intelligence Training School and Depot on July 25.
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Two Sri Lankan fishermen rescued off Bangladesh after weeks adrift
A father and son who drifted for weeks after their boat failed off Matara have been rescued off Bangladesh, as Sri Lanka moves to bring them home.
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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns citing ill health
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns citing serious health problems.
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India restores free visa facility for Sri Lankan pilgrims, says no fee change
Indian High Commission reintroduces free visa facility for eligible Sri Lankan pilgrims.
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Japan grants seven low-floor buses to Sri Lanka for public transport
Japan grants seven low-floor buses to Sri Lanka to strengthen public transport services and aid passengers with mobility challenges.
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Sri Lanka seeks China's support for bamboo industry and forest fire management
At a China-led green development workshop, Sri Lanka sought Chinese support for its bamboo industry, forest fire management and forestry training.
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Herath holds talks with Russian, US, Indian envoys at Manila forum
FM Vijitha Herath held bilateral meetings with Russian, US, Indian and Bangladeshi counterparts on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila.
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Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong bids farewell to Kandy Mahanayake Theras
Chinese envoy Qi Zhenhong visits Kandy before ending six-year posting on July 31.
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Sri Lankan Passport Climbs to 94th on 2026 Henley Passport Index
Sri Lanka's passport rose to 94th on the 2026 Henley Passport Index, its strongest ranking in years, with visa-free access to 39 destinations.
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Chemmani mass grave tally rises to 454 as EU delegation visits site
The number of skeletal remains recovered from the Chemmani mass grave near Jaffna has risen to 454, as an EU delegation was granted access to the excavation.
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India approves its first dengue vaccine, QDENGA
India's drug regulator has granted market authorisation to QDENGA, developed by Takeda, making it the country's first approved dengue vaccine.
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Taiwan suspends tourist visa applications for Sri Lankan nationals
Taiwan has stopped accepting tourist visa applications from Sri Lankan passport holders with immediate effect, its Foreign Ministry announced.
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Iran says it struck two US bases in Kuwait with drones as war escalates
Iran strikes two US bases in Kuwait with drones in retaliatory escalation of regional conflict.
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US completes third consecutive night of strikes on Iran; Tehran claims hits on Gulf bases
US completes third consecutive night of strikes on Iran; Tehran claims hits on bases in Kuwait and Bahrain as Strait of Hormuz conflict escalates.
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Bangkok pub fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses
Bangkok's pub fire death toll has risen to 30 as police probe possible negligence, amid reports of locked doors and poorly marked emergency exits.
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Europe recorded over 10,000 excess deaths in late-June heatwave
More than 10,000 excess deaths struck Europe during late June's record heatwave, most among people aged 65 and over, new EuroMOMO data show.
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India to provide Rs. 600 million in medical equipment for new Deniyaya hospital
India to provide Rs. 600 million in medical equipment for Deniyaya Base Hospital as part of post-Ditwah recovery efforts.
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Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan hold first political consultations in Tashkent
Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan hold inaugural foreign-ministry consultations in Tashkent, signing MoU for regular bilateral dialogue.
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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again as US launches fresh strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard shut the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel, drawing fresh US strikes and reviving fuel-supply fears for Sri Lanka.
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Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz over US, Israel ceasefire violations
Iran's top joint command says the Strait of Hormuz is shut to vessel traffic, citing US and Israeli breaches of the June 15 ceasefire memorandum.
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US delivers $4 million Fleet Broadband satellite system to Sri Lanka Navy
Paul Kapur announced the US is providing Cobham–Inmarsat Fleet Broadband terminals worth US$4 million to Sri Lanka's offshore patrol vessel fleet.
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US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur arrives in Sri Lanka for three-day visit
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur is in Colombo for a three-day visit on trade, investment and security.
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US Pacific Air Forces commander arrives in Sri Lanka for three-day defence visit
Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of US Pacific Air Forces, has arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day visit to meet senior government and defence leaders.