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Cricket Spectacle at Harare: Sri Lanka wins the first ODI against Zimbabwe by 7 runs.

Harare, 29 August 2025 Sri Lanka edged Zimbabwe by just 7 runs in a pulsating opener to their two-match One-Day...

Sri Lanka’s Top Underworld Figures Nabbed in Interpol-Backed Operation in Indonesia

Sub-headline: A joint 7-day covert operation between Sri Lanka’s CID, Indonesian police, and Interpol led to the arrest of notorious...

New Zealand Achieves Record Low Gender Pay Gap: A Milestone in Workforce Equality

Sub-headline: For the first time in decades, New Zealand reports a record low gender pay gap, reflecting policy reforms, corporate...

New Zealand Tech Sector Pushes for Immigration Reforms to Attract Skilled Workers

Sub-headline: Facing a chronic shortage of IT professionals and digital experts, New Zealand’s technology sector is lobbying the government for...

Air New Zealand Faces Fresh Turbulence: Leadership Transition Amidst Operational and Financial Headwinds

Sub-headline: As Air New Zealand grapples with post-pandemic recovery, operational disruptions, and customer dissatisfaction, the sudden resignation of CEO Greg...

Sri Lanka Tours Zimbabwe 2025: Cricket Diplomacy, Rivalry, and Revival in Harare

Sub-headline: Sri Lanka embarks on a limited-overs tour of Zimbabwe from August 29 to September 7, featuring two ODIs and...

Sri Lanka Announces Asia Cup 2025 T20 Squad: Charith Asalanka to Lead in UAE

Sub-headline: With Charith Asalanka appointed as captain, Sri Lanka unveils its 16-member squad for the 2025 Asia Cup in the...

Sri Lanka Seeks $500 Million Chinese Loan in Yuan: A New Chapter in Debt, Diplomacy, and De-Dollarisation

Sub-headline: As Sri Lanka struggles with debt restructuring and IMF-backed reforms, Colombo turns to Beijing for a $500 million yuan-denominated...

CEAT Commits $170 Million to Sri Lanka: A Landmark Investment in the Tyre Industry

Sub-headline: India’s CEAT Ltd announces a record-breaking $170 million investment in Sri Lanka’s tyre manufacturing operations, promising to boost exports,...

Sri Lanka’s Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Granted Bail Amid Corruption Allegations and Protests

1. A Historic Arrest and Courtroom Drama In a landmark legal proceeding, former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe—who led the...

NZ Commits Nearly NZ$3 B to Revamp Helicopter and Long-Range Aircraft Fleet

According to the guardian news The New Zealand government unveiled a substantial NZ$3 billion defense modernization plan this week. The...

SkyCity Darts Masters in Auckland: Littler Claims Second World Series Title

Hot on the heels of his previous victory, Luke Littler struck again at the 2025 SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters,...

Reserve Bank Slashes OCR to Three-Year Low Amid Growth Concerns

On August 20, 2025, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced a cut in its official cash rate by 25...

Medical Brain Drain Threatens Sri Lanka’s Healthcare Amid Political Turmoil

The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has issued a stark warning that Sri Lanka’s healthcare system is sliding toward collapse...

Sri Lanka Inks UK Final Debt Restructure Agreements

Sri Lanka has taken another significant step in its path toward economic recovery by signing final debt restructuring agreements with...

7. 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage, Raises Climate Concerns

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the Drake Passage on August 22, 2025, located between South America and Antarctica. Striking at...

Sri Lanka’s Postal Strike Called Off After Breakthrough Agreement

COLOMBO – The nationwide postal strike that crippled services across Sri Lanka for several days has officially been called off,...

Wanindu Hasaranga Sidelined from Zimbabwe Tour, Raises Concerns Ahead of Asia Cup

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka's formidable leg-spin all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, has been officially ruled out of the upcoming two-match One-Day International...