Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-12 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President’s College Mahara advanced to the Under 19 division 3 Tier ‘B’ inter schools limited overs cricket tournament semi finals when they beat C.W.W. Kannangara Central College Hunumulla by 7 wickets in the quarter final at Reid Avenue.
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[2026-05-12 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Police yesterday said legal action will be taken against vehicles fitted with dangerous modifications and excessively noisy exhaust systems.
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[2026-05-12 05:43 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Oil prices have risen after US President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war was “totally unacceptable”.
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[2026-05-12 05:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A South Korean ship sailing near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked on Monday, according to the Korean media outlet Chosun Daily, citing a government official.
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[2026-05-12 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday evening responded to France and United Kingdom deploying warships near the Strait of Hormuz, warning that they would “be met with a decisive and immediate response.”
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[2026-05-12 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should rethink its energy strategy in the wake of the West Asia crisis, by accelerating diversification and collaborating with more reliable and resilient partners for long-term energy security.
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[2026-05-12 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The grim reality of a man on death row knowing that he is fated to be executed in hours to come and his mental state at that very moment is something dreadful to think of. Riverstone is a new Sinhala movie that depicts such a scenario.
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[2026-05-12 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The India-Nepal relationship, never on an even keel, has suffered a jolt again. An issue of protocol and differences over sovereignty vis-a-vis the Lipulekh Pass,are rocking the boat now.
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[2026-05-12 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by J.B. Shurk via American Thinker,
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[2026-05-12 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s military is exploring alternative energy sources amid surging oil and gas prices caused by supply disruption from the Iran war, a trend that analysts say is set to accelerate among Asian countries heavily dependent on energy imports.
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[2026-05-12 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Breaking the pattern of diplomatic niceties, the recent visit of the President of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, to Sri Lanka was an opportunity to increase Sri Lanka’s international focus to greater regional partnerships (beyond the ones traditionally known to the country) as Tô Lâm’s visit occurs at time when country is on the lookout for routes to sustainable economic recovery).
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[2026-05-12 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Agriculture Export CompetitivenessSource: Author calculations based on International Trade Center (ITC) data & WITS data
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[2026-05-12 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: North Korea has updated its constitution to require a retaliatory nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated, according to a report.
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[2026-05-12 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: There was a time when you had to stop to ask for directions, and you then you made a half a dozen stops just to make sure the first guy wasn’t sending you on a wild goose chase. The three-wheeler stand was where you find the true pathfinders or you searched for landmarks like some shrine at a crossroad.
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[2026-05-12 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Recently, following a very tragic incident within the Sangha society, it appears that certain parties are attempting to “fish in troubled waters.” A few monks have been arrested on allegations of committing serious offenses under the common law. Since legal proceedings are currently underway, we are not in a position to discuss the specifics of that case.
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[2026-05-12 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India’s defence exports have surged more than 25-fold from Rs 15 billion in FY2017 to a record Rs. 384 billion in FY2026, while domestic defence production has climbed to an all-time high of Rs. 1.54 trillion in FY2025, reflecting a structural shift in the country’s military-industrial ecosystem towards indigenous manufacturing and export-led growth, according to a new Rubix Data Sciences report.
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[2026-05-12 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shamil Wakeel and Ifra Shasmin Booso emerged as the top performers at the Sri Lanka Squash 45th Anniversary Championship 2026, winning the Men’s Open and Women’s Open titles respectively at the championship concluded at the Air Force Squash Complex on Sunday.
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[2026-05-12 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bangladesh’s economy has reached a critical juncture where mounting public debt, chronic revenue shortfalls, and surging interest payments are creating unprecedented pressure.
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[2026-05-12 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An American and a French national who have returned to their home countries having left a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of hantavirus have tested positive, authorities say.
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[2026-05-12 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Development projects valued at Rs. 23,000 million have already been approved and forwarded to District Secretaries for implementation from the LKR 25, 000 million in the 2026 Budget allocated for the “Prajashakthi” National Poverty Alleviation Programme.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal, which officials said included some nuclear concessions. Trump also proposed suspending the federal gas tax to help with higher fuel prices caused by the war.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Reshan Algama and Sithara Lawrence emerged as the standout performers at the Prima Sunrise Bread-sponsored Nuwara Eliya Regional Junior Open Golf Championship 2026, held at the historic Nuwara Eliya Golf Club from May 8 to 10.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the authorised distributor of BYD and DENZA in Sri Lanka, has launched a campaign in partnership with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLIC) to accelerate New Energy Vehicles (NEV) adoption among government sector employees.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will lead a senior corporate delegation to Mumbai for the India–Sri Lanka Business Forum on May 13, held in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has entered a significant new chapter in its legacy of enabling homeownership through a partnership for 447 Luna Tower with Union Place Apartments (Pvt) Ltd., a Belluna Lanka company.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lanka Hospitals recently presented its Annual Report for 2025 and the Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 to the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha and the Secretary to the Treasury and Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dijital Team Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the first companies in the country to launch LinkedIn Learning for all its team members.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s fast-growing fintech sector received another boost after WEBXPAY Ltd appointed corporate leader Nemantha Nilhan Abeysinghe as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board.
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[2026-05-12 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that alongside developing the necessary infrastructure for the digitalisation of Sri Lanka’s education system, it is equally essential to develop quality educational content and provide proper training for teachers.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vidyaloka skipper Lidula Nuwanga scored a superb knock of 162 in 98 balls which was the highlight in the inaugural big match against All Saints College Galle named as “Pride of Galle” which ended in a draw at Galle International cricket Stadium over the weekend .
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of its continued commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices, Cargills Food and Beverage Ltd through its brands KIST and KNUCKLES, has initiated a new plastic waste management project on Sri Lanka’s Southern Expressway, deploying four plastic collection bins at the Welipenna Service Area to address the growing issue of plastic waste generated by travellers.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nüwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the luxury flagship hotel within South Asia’s first fully integrated luxury resort, marked a significant milestone with a special press conference and celebration honouring its 5-Star recognition, further reinforcing its position as one of the leading luxury hospitality destinations in the region.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylinco Life has reinforced its long-standing commitment to Sri Lanka’s public healthcare system with the donation of a comprehensive Centralised Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS) to the Teaching Hospital Kalutara, enabling a significant advancement in patient safety, surgical capability and hospital infrastructure.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: PPIM achieves ACCA’s highest global accreditation tier four years after attaining Gold status, cementing its position as Sri Lanka’s leading ACCA tuition provider.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the country’s national body for marketing, convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 on Aprl 8, at the Galle Face Hotel.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Life, a flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), demonstrated its commitment to community welfare and healthcare support through a blood donation campaign organised recently at Excel World.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: CEAT Kelani Holdings has expanded its network of premium retail outlets with the opening of a new Shop-in-Shop (SIS) facility at Olympic Tyre House located at Havelock Road, Colombo 6, strengthening the brand’s presence in one of the capital’s busiest commercial areas.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: RTS Holdings has reached a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s tea industry with its Hidellana and Avissawella Tea Factories being awarded the prestigious Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification by The Sustainable Future Group, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable tea production.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ‘Implementing programmes with active citizen participation and shifting from top-down management to community-led co-existence is essential to reduce the human-elephant conflict (HEC)’ Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Out of more than 17,000 corneas the Eye Bankreceived in the past 15 years, 12,000 were transplanted into local patients.
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[2026-05-12 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa will deliver the keynote address at the fourth session of the 21st Asia Media Summit in Maldives.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Holy Cross College Gampaha emerged champions of the All Island Inter-School Girls Under-17 Division C Badminton Tournament – 2026, organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Badminton Association at the sports grounds of St. Thomas’ College, Bandarawela recently.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Consumer Price Index-based (CCPI-based) headline inflation Y-o-Y (year-on-year) accelerated in April 2026 reflecting the spillovers from the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the significant upward adjustments in domestic energy prices.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Illegal Assets and Liabilities Investigation Division informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodharagama yesterday (11) that an investigation has been launched into the assets and liabilities of former Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fifty-five foreigners involved in an illegal money-making scam on the internet were arrested yesterday at a lodge in Dodanduwa.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Lanka Chairman’s Award Night organised by the Lanka Business Corporation will be held on May 23 at the Galle Face Hotel from 4.00 p.m.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A multi-religious commemoration was held yesterday at the Gerandi-Ella area in Kotmale to mark the first-year anniversary of the fatal SLTB bus accident in which 24 passengers were killed.
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[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Police yesterday urged property owners to exercise vigilance when renting or leasing houses, apartments, commercial buildings, and other premises, as such properties may be misused for fraudulent and criminal activities.
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[2026-05-12 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: S W R D Bandaranayake College, Kurunegala cricket team
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[2026-05-12 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Navy took hold of 622kg of Kendu leaves and arrested two suspects during a search operation conducted in the Alankuda area of Kalpitiya on Sunday (10).
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