Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on 12 other nations

US President Donald Trump unveiled higher tariffs for Japan, South Korea and a dozen other countries in a push for new trade deals Monday -- but extended the deadline for the steeper levies to kick in until August.

Trump issued similar letters to countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, South Africa and Malaysia, saying he would slap...

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Several spells of showers expected in parts of the country today

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (08), the Department of Meteorology said.

A few showers may occur in the North-western province as well.

Meanwhile, strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the...

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Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100

The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing.

Search and rescue teams are wading through mud-piled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four days after the...

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Nishantha Jayaweera appointed to Harshana s MP seat

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification confirming that Ushettige Don Nishantha Jayaweera has been elected as a Member of Parliament through the National List of the National People’s Power (NPP).

This appointment has been made to fill the parliamentary vacancy created by the recent resignation of Harshana...

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Tenders called for sale of 14 luxury vehicles by Energy Ministry

The Ministry of Energy has called for tenders for the sale of 14 luxury vehicles under its ownership.

This initiative has been undertaken on the directive of the Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, in line with the government’s policy to curb unnecessary public expenditure and ensure the efficient use of state resources.

Tender application forms...

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Russian minister dies by suicide hours after getting fired by Putin ? reports

Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit died by suicide on Monday, just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin fired him from the job, officials said.

Starovoit was dismissed by Putin on Monday morning. The decree announcing his dismissal was published on the official Kremlin website, with his deputy Andrey Nikitin appointed acting...

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