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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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In a landmark initiative to support Sri Lankan migrant workers, Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra today handed over the first discounted air ticket under the new government scheme. The recipient—a Juki machine operator heading to Moldova—received the ticket at a remarkable Rs. 75,000 reduction from standard market rates.
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Colombo | October 14, 2025 — Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission on corruption charges, has been granted bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.
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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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Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, marking the end of a decade-long era for one of the world’s most widely used operating systems
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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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