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Images from a plane carrying Iran’s delegation to US-Iran talks in Islamabad show seats filled with photos and belongings of victims of the Minab school strike.

The aircraft, “Minab 168,” honours the 168 killed, mostly children.

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US Vice President JD Vance says the US delegation has failed to reach an agreement with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan.

In a very short press conference, Vance said Iran had chosen not to accept Washington’s terms.

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The war on Iran is piling pressure on Sri Lanka's fragile economy. Fuel prices have surged with petrol and diesel now being rationed. Electricity costs are also up 25 percent.

Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo.

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A massive saltwater crocodile patrols the waters off Devil’s Rock, Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka struggles to prevent economic collapse as the Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly disaster in November
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Ministry of Health to refrain from approving overseas leave for doctors in fields with a limited number of specialists, including anesthesiologists

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Fundamental Rights petition filed seeking an order deeming the government's decision to cap the interest rate of the EPF at 9% in line with the Domestic Debt Optimisation (DDO) process violates the FRs of the fund's contributors, was dismissed without taking it up for hearing

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An investigation will be held expeditiously into the National Anthem being sung with changed lyrics at the inauguration of the Sri Lanka Premier League 2023, last evening (30) : Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Govt

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Japanese Foreign Minister Hon. HAYASHI Yoshimasa arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a two-day official visit: PMD

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French President HE Emmanuel Macron and his delegation including the French Foreign Minister & State Minister for overseas territories arrived in the island a short while ago: PMD

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Japanese Foreign Minister Hon. HAYASHI Yoshimasa is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight on a two-day official visit with the aim of further strengthening the existing bilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka - PMD

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Issuing an Extraordinary Gazette, President Wickremesinghe in his capacity as Defense Minister, revokes ban on five Islamic organisations that were proscribed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

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The government has issued an order, relaxing certain limitations on outward remittances for capital transactions and removing restrictions on current transfers of emigrants: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

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Economist Amal Sandaratne has committed suicide this morning.

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Forest fire in forest in Ella area in proximity to the Demodera Nine-Arch Bridge. Air Force assisting in battling the blaze: Disaster Management Centre

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The Department of Railways says, 11 train journeys, scheduled for tomorrow morning (24) cancelled due to the Engine Drivers' trade union action

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Import levy of Rs. 25 per litre will be imposed on imported Coconut oil from next week: State Minister of Finance: Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

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A minor tremor of magnitude 2.6 in the Richter scale reported in Monaragala: Geological Survey & Mines Bureau

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Import restrictions on 328 items will be lifted at midnight today (20): State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

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Supreme Court dismissed a Fundamental Rights petition, filed against Minister of Public Security, all members of the Police Commission & all Senior Police Officers, which alleged that they did not take necessary action pertaining to the incidents that took place on May 9, 2022