Trump signs big, beautiful bill on US Independence Day

US President Donald Trump signed his flagship tax and spending bill into law on Friday, July 4, capping a pomp-laden White House Independence Day ceremony featuring a stealth bomber fly-by.

“America is winning, winning, winning like never before,” Trump said at the event where he signed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” flanked by Republican la...

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Over 300 suspects involved in illegal activities arrested in special joint operation

Over 300 individuals involved in illegal drug-related and other unlawful activities were arrested during a special large-scale search operation jointly conducted by the Sri Lanka Police, the Special Task Force (STF), the Sri Lanka Army, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), and the Sri Lanka Navy.

The operation focused on the areas of Kandana, Ja-Ela,...

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Youth attacked to death with sharp weapon in Mahiyanganaya

Two individuals were attacked with a sharp weapon in the Gurumada area of Mahiyanganaya, resulting in the death of one person.

The deceased has been identified as a 35-year-old resident of Mahiyanganaya, said police.

According to ongoing investigations, the incident is believed to have stemmed from a family dispute that had escalated during the...

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Hamas says it delivered positive response on Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas says it has delivered a “positive response” to mediators on the latest proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by the US.

The Palestinian armed group added in a statement that it was “seriously ready to enter immediately into a round of negotiations”.

A senior Palestinian official familiar with the talks told the...

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Texas floods death toll rises to 24, more than 20 children missing

Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, leaving 24 people dead and many more unaccounted for Friday, including more than 20 girls attending a summer camp, as search teams conducted boat and helicopter rescues in fast-moving floodwaters.

Desperate pleas peppered social media as loved ones sought any information...

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Authorities clarify reason behind travel warning to Meemure

Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta has announced the temporary closure of the Kaikawala Bridge on the Hunnasgiriya-Meemure road due to ongoing repair work.

He has urged the public to avoid visiting Meemure until the bridge repairs are completed.

As part of the process, excavation work has been carried out near the base of the bridge,...

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