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A bus carrying students skids off a road in Sri Lanka, killing 2 and injuring 39 others
By AP NEWS |
1 week ago
A bus carrying university students in Sri Lanka crashed, killing two and injuring 39. The accident in Badulla occurred due to the driver losing control on a curve. Reckless driving and road conditions...
Arugam Bay residents in Sri Lanka in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists
By The Guardian |
1 week ago
Israeli travellers in Sri Lanka's Arugam Bay were urged to evacuate due to a terrorist threat linked to conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. The area's Israeli tourism drew suspicion, prompting increased se...
Lewis century powers West Indies to consolation ODI win against Sri Lanka
By AP NEWS |
1 week ago
In a thrilling ODI match, Evin Lewis led West Indies to victory against Sri Lanka with an unbeaten century. Despite an ankle injury, Lewis scored 102 runs off 61 balls, securing a win for his team....
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3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists
By The New York Times | 2 weeks agoThree Sri Lankan nationals were arrested for possible threats against tourists, with a focus on visitors from Israel. This came after warnings from the U.S. and Israel to avoid a tourist area in Sri L...
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Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists
By AP NEWS | 2 weeks agoThree individuals were arrested in Sri Lanka for plotting an attack on Israeli tourists. Security measures have been intensified after the US issued a warning about possible threats at popular tourist...
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Israel issues travel warning to parts of Sri Lanka over terrorism threat
By Fox News | 2 weeks agoIsrael's national security council warned Israelis to leave tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka due to a potential terrorist threat. The US embassy and Germany also issued alerts, urging caution and a...
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Troops deployed to Jewish community center in Sri Lanka surfing town after U.S. warns of possible attack in area
By CBS News | 2 weeks agoSri Lanka increased security measures around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay following U.S. embassy warnings of a potential attack. Tensions arose due to social media posts targeting Israeli-o...
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US, Israel warn of potential attacks on Sri Lankan tourist spots
By The Hill | 2 weeks agoThe U.S. and Israeli authorities advised their citizens against traveling to certain tourist spots in Sri Lanka due to credible threats of an imminent attack. Travel restrictions and safety precaution...
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Israelis told to urgently leave Sri Lankan tourist areas after terrorist threat
By The Guardian | 2 weeks agoIsrael has advised its citizens to leave the Arugam Bay area in southern Sri Lanka due to a potential terrorist threat. The US embassy also issued a warning, prompting heightened security measures in ...
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Sri Lanka cricket captain Asalanka wins toss and elects to bowl first in 2nd ODI vs West Indies
By AP NEWS | 2 weeks agoSri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka chose to field after winning the toss against West Indies in the 2nd ODI at Pallekele International Stadium. The match was reduced to 44 overs due to rain....
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Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis
By AP NEWS | 2 weeks agoSecurity has been heightened in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, following a potential threat to Israeli tourists....
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Fate of 60 Sri Lankans detained on Diego Garcia remains unresolved | Letter
By The Guardian | 2 weeks agoA recent agreement states that new migrants arriving at the Chagos Islands will be moved to St Helena. However, the 60 Sri Lankans who have been there since 2021 are not covered by this agreement, lea...
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West Indies wins toss and bats first in the ODI series opener vs. Sri Lanka
By AP NEWS | 2 weeks agoWest Indies chose to bat first in the first ODI against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka is out due to injury. The teams' line-ups include key players like Shai Hope and Wanindu Hasaranga....
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Train hits and kills 2 wild elephants in Sri Lanka as 2 of its fuel-carrying tankers derail
By AP NEWS | 2 weeks agoIn Sri Lanka, a train accident killed two wild elephants and injured one in Minneriya. The collision caused significant fuel leakage and derailed tankers, suspending train services. Elephant-train col...
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Mendis and Perera power Sri Lanka to first T20 series win over the West Indies
By AP NEWS | 3 weeks agoSri Lanka secured their first-ever series victory over the West Indies in the third T20 match with a nine-wicket win. Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera's half-centuries led the team to chase down 162 runs...