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Global: Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing backbone for millions of websites and apps, experienced a major outage last night, causing widespread disruptions across digital platforms and financial services.
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Liuyang, Hunan – October 17, 2025: China has officially entered the Guinness World Records with a jaw-dropping aerial performance featuring 15,947 synchronized drones, lighting up the night sky over Liuyang…
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In a thrilling showdown at the Second Stage of the 2025 Asia Rugby Men’s Sevens Series, Sri Lanka edged out China 19–14 to secure third place in the Cup category, marking a proud moment for the home team and its supporters.
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In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Israel launched over 120 airstrikes across Gaza on Sunday, targeting what it claimed were Hamas military positions. The strikes come just days after a ceasefire agreement was brokered to end a 12-day conflict, raising serious concerns about the durability of the peace deal.
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Washington D.C., October 18 — In a thunderous address to a packed crowd at the ‘No Kings’ Rally in the U.S. capital, Senator Bernie Sanders delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump, declaring that “we don’t want you or any other king to rule us.”
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, October 17, 2025, during her official visit to India. The high-level discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties, with a strong emphasis on education reform, digital governance, and community welfare.
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Six Sri Lankan nationals, among them Ishara Sewwandi—the prime suspect in the high-profile killing of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa—have been repatriated to Sri Lanka following their arrest in Nepal earlier this week.
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The Sri Lankan government has announced a new regulation requiring all foreign tourists to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival, effective October 15, 2025.
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A temporary ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, bringing a fragile pause to weeks of deadly conflict in Gaza. The deal, brokered by Qatar and Egypt, was confirmed late Thursday and is expected to allow humanitarian aid to flow into the besieged enclave.
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A wave of recent polling data shows that a majority of Americans now support President Donald Trump’s deportation policies, marking a significant shift in public opinion on immigration enforcement
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