Dollar climbs at end of wild week on signs of easing in US-China trade tensions

The dollar headed for its first weekly gain since mid-March on Friday, after China granted some exemptions to U.S. imports, raising expectations that the trade war between the world’s two largest economies may be closer to abating.

The U.S. currency has been whipsawed this week by conflicting signs for a thaw in fraught relations between Washington...

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Top LeT commander Altaf Lalli gunned down by Indian security forces

A Lashkar-e-Taliba (LeT) associate, identified as Altaf Lalli, was eliminated by Indian security forces in an ongoing operation in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed on Friday.

During the exchange of fire in the Kulnar area of Ajas, two police personnel sustained gunshot injuries. They were immediately transported to a...

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Detention orders issued against main suspect in Dan Priyasad murder

The Colombo Magistrate Court has permitted the detention of the main suspect arrested in connection with the shooting and killing of social activist Dan Priyasad, for questioning until May 30, 2025.

This order was issued when the Mirihana Special Investigations Unit produced the suspect before Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela today...

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Second day of postal voting commences for 2025 LG Polls

Today marks the second day of postal voting for the upcoming local government elections.

The marking of postal votes for this year’s Local Government (LG) elections commenced yesterday (April 24).

The Election Commission has announced that postal voting will be conducted on April 25, 28, and 29, providing eligible applicants the opportunity to cast...

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President calls on Asgiri and Malwathu Chief Prelates to discuss Siri Dalada Vandanawa

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters of the Siyam Nikaya today (25) and received their blessings, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).

The President first visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya and held discussions with the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera,...

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Opposition frightened by the thought of becoming irrelevant - PM Harini

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the opposition is frightened by the possibility of losing its relevance, and that if one wishes to surpass the National People’s Power (NPP), they must demonstrate their commitment to ending corruption and fraud.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing public gatherings held yesterday...

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