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Iran releases first video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after health reports
Iran's Mehr news agency has published a 12-second undated clip of Mojtaba Khamenei, days after reports claimed his health had seriously deteriorated.
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India says it is pressing Sri Lanka for early release of detained fishermen
A statement tabled in the Lok Sabha says 27 Tamil Nadu fishermen and 249 boats were in Sri Lankan custody as of 31 July 2026.
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Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman is close but will not reopen the strait by itself
Araghchi says an Oman route deal is 'very close' but reopening depends on US concessions, as the UAE reports another ADNOC tanker struck in the strait.
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Rosamund Pike visits Sri Lanka as landmine clearance passes one million
The MAG ambassador is touring minefields in Mannar and Mullaitivu as Sri Lanka marks one million landmines cleared in 17 years.
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Chemmani excavations pass 100 days as recovered remains exceed 500
The Chemmani mass grave excavation near Jaffna reached its 100th day on Friday, with the number of skeletal remains identified rising to 507.
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Embassy warns youth against African migration routes after three rescued from traffickers
Sri Lanka's mission in Addis Ababa issued the caution after three nationals held for ransom in Ethiopia were repatriated on 30 July.
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India hands over further 250 tonnes of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka
A fresh consignment of Bailey bridging weighing more than 250 metric tonnes has been handed over under India's $450 million post-Ditwah reconstruction package.
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India and Sri Lanka review HVDC link and Sampur solar project in Delhi
Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake met India's power minister in New Delhi to review the proposed undersea interconnection and the Sampur solar plant.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree mutual defense pact as US-Iran conflict reshapes Gulf security.
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At least eight dead in Thai school shooting as 14-year-old kills grandparents, then opens fire
14-year-old student kills grandparents, then attacks Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok; toll rises through day.
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US appeals court halts Trump's $400 million White House ballroom
DC Circuit rules president is temporary tenant of White House and cannot rebuild ballroom without Congress approval.
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Hasina says Awami League ban should be lifted, vows December return
Bangladesh Awami League set to return after Sheikh Hasina steps down; political crisis ends with new government.
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India and Sri Lanka exchange $350 million credit line agreements for cyclone reconstruction
The rupee-denominated lines of credit form part of India's $450 million reconstruction package following Cyclone Ditwah.
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Iran and Oman agree coordinates for Hormuz shipping route, Tehran says
Iran and Oman finalizing transit route agreement for Strait of Hormuz; Tehran warns additional security measures needed.
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UN experts demand accountability 20 years after 17 aid workers were executed at Muttur
UN experts have urged Sri Lanka to reopen an independent investigation into the 2006 killing of 17 Action Against Hunger staff in Muttur.
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UNDP regional chief Kanni Wignaraja pledges further support on Sri Lanka mission
The UN Assistant Secretary-General met the Foreign Minister, Prime Minister and officials, flagging a new UNDP country programme for 2028-2032.
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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Colombo for one-day visit
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met President Dissanayake and PM Amarasuriya, raising provincial council elections.
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WFP warns strengthening El Niño could push 49 million more into acute hunger
UN World Food Programme warns 81 percent odds of strong El Nino and 49 million facing acute hunger.
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India hands over 500 litres of Malathion for Sri Lanka's dengue fight
India donates 500L Malathion as Sri Lanka battles shortage; mosquitoes show resistance to existing insecticides.
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Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack off Yemen; all 14 crew rescued
Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack; all 14 crew rescued by Yemeni naval forces.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' breaks Avengers: Endgame's opening weekend record
The fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film opened to $360 million in the US and Canada, passing the $357 million record Endgame set in 2019.
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Udhayanidhi Stalin faces backlash over remark aimed at actor Trisha
The Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader drew cross-party criticism after answering chants of the actor's name with what critics called an offensive double entendre.
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Cabinet approves 2026-2028 migration plan under UN Global Compact
The plan aims to lift remittance inflows through migrant skills development while curbing human trafficking and migrant smuggling, the Cabinet spokesman said.
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Threat to Middle East oil tankers at its worst since the war began, analysts say
Ship-tracking analysts say tanker risk has peaked as Houthi attacks close off the Red Sea route that had absorbed traffic diverted from the Strait of Hormuz.