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Sri Lanka expects Trump tariff letter in next few days

CNL Reporter
July 8, 2025
Political
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Sri Lanka is expecting a formal communication on Trump tariffs in the ‘next few days’ Treasury Secretary

SC Orders Police Officer to Compensate Farmers for Unlawful Arrest

By KrishCNL
July 7, 2025
Law & Order, News, Political
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The Supreme Court today (July 7) ruled that the Officer-in-Charge of the Aralaganwila Police, S.M.L.R. Bandara, must personally compensate two farmers by paying Rs. 30,000 each for their unlawful arrest and detention. The judgment was delivered following a fundamental rights petition filed on behalf of residents of Kalukele, situated along the Mahiyanganaya–Polonnaruwa main road, an area severely affected by the …

Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on Gaza ceasefire plan

CNL Reporter
July 5, 2025
Political
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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.

IMF says Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive

CNL Reporter
July 4, 2025
Political
IMF
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Sri Lanka’s economic outlook remains positive, however, global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to the country’s macroeconomic and social stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated.

President Trump to Notify Countries of U.S. Tariff Rates, Skipping Trade Talks

CNL Reporter
July 4, 2025
Political
U.S. Tariff
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President Donald Trump announced that starting Friday, the U.S. will begin sending letters to countries

Sri Lanka Escapes Penalties after IMF Finds Data Errors

CNL Reporter
July 4, 2025
Political
IMF
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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed a series of noncomplying

IMF says Sri Lanka’s GDP could fall by 1.5% from US tariffs

CNL Reporter
July 4, 2025
Political
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Sri Lanka’s GDP could decline by up to 1.5 percent if the United States reinstates a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lankan exports and lowers tariffs on competitor trading partners, according to an IMF country report.

Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan

CNL Reporter
July 4, 2025
Political
Russia
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Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations.