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Former US President Joe Biden was confronted by pro-Palestinian protesters who threw milk cartons and other objects as he left Trinity College Dublin in Ireland.
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🇱🇰 Thirteen state-owned enterprises reported combined losses of Rs. 38.6 billion during the first half of 2026, according to the Treasury's Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report.
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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka has recorded a significant turnaround in its budget position, moving from a deficit of Rs. 405.6 billion in the first half of 2025 to a surplus of Rs. 9.5 billion during the first six months of 2026.
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🎬 RAMAYANA BOX OFFICE: ₹663.9 CRORE WORLDWIDE IN FIVE DAYS Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-starrer 'Ramayana: Part 1' has delivered a massive box-office performance, collecting an estimated ₹663.9 crore worldwide in its first five days.
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Thousands of yellow and white butterflies are taking to the skies across Sri Lanka, catching the attention of people in different parts of the island. 🦋
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UFC CEO Dana White made an unexpected appearance at the White House press briefing on Monday (November 9), after US President Donald Trump jokingly announced over the weekend that he had offered him the vacant White House press secretary position.
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A small Cessna aircraft flipped upside down while taxiing at John Wayne Airport in California after reportedly being hit by jet blast from a departing United Airlines Boeing 737. The flight instructor and student pilot onboard escaped without injuries.
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New Delhi woke up to thick smog on Monday (November 9) after Diwali celebrations saw fireworks light up the city overnight, worsening already high levels of air pollution.
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A video showing a group of Israeli tourists reportedly pushing a Sri Lankan tour guide off a boat into the water before laughing at the incident has gone viral on social media.
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NVIDIA has launched an independent investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a suspected Chinese intelligence operation involving a Singapore-based technology executive.
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A helicopter involved in firefighting operations has crashed into the Barito River in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, on November 8.
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Sky News journalist Dominic Waghorn confronted US President Donald Trump as he left the White House, asking: “How does it feel being a loser, Mr President?” Trump did not respond and continued walking towards Marine One.
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A small aircraft struck a pickup truck while making an emergency landing on a busy road in North Fort Myers, Florida. The Cessna 172D Skyhawk reportedly experienced a mechanical issue, forcing the two pilots to attempt an emergency landing.
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🚌 Only around 70% of SLTB buses fit for operation! Around 5,000 of the 7,130 registered Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses are currently fit for operation, while over 2,000 remain out of service, Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena told Parliament.
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Over 4,000 firearms and weapons seized in two years! Sri Lanka Police have seized 4,056 firearms and weapons over the past two years, including 97 T-56 rifles, one AK-47, 143 pistols, 105 revolvers and 397 12-bore shotguns.
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CCTV footage captures Citibank security guard John Fraley confronting and subduing a gunman during a deadly shooting at the bank’s campus in Tampa, Florida. Fraley’s actions were credited with preventing further loss of life.
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The TIN rush just got a five-month breather.
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Staff thought a robbery was about to happen. Instead, it turned out to be an urgent jewellery shopping mission! 😂 A man rode his electric scooter into a luxury resale shop in China and bought a necklace worth 13,800 yuan (US$2,070).
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🎬 Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 leads the list of highest-grossing Tamil films worldwide with an estimated ₹821 crore, followed by 2.0 and Leo.
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🚌 50 new buses for Metro Bus service in 2027 Sri Lanka’s Metro Bus service is set to expand with 50 additional buses next year, strengthening public transport capacity and connectivity. The expansion plans also include extending the service to Kandy, Jaffna and Galle.
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