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Violent clashes occurred at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka.
Violent clashes occurred at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka.
chinaotherwestern
At least 25 people were killed in the prison clashes.
indiaothersea
A prison riot occurred at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka.
A prison riot occurred at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka.
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More than 100 people were injured.
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The clash involved inmates from two drug gangs.
The clash involved inmates from two drug gangs.
chinaindiaotherpakistansea
More than 100 people were reported injured.
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The prison where the riot occurred is Negombo Prison, located near Colombo in Sri Lanka.
The prison where the riot occurred is Negombo Prison, located near Colombo in Sri Lanka.
chinaotherseawestern
More than 100 people were injured.
chinapakistanseawestern
More than 100 people were injured in the prison clashes.
More than 100 people were injured in the prison clashes.
chinaotherpakistanseawestern
The clashes involved inmates from two drug gangs.
chinaotherpakistanseawestern
More than 100 people were injured in the prison clash.
More than 100 people were injured in the prison clash.
chinaotherpakistanseawestern
At least 25 people were killed in the prison clash.
indiaotherseawestern
More than 100 people were injured in the prison riot.
More than 100 people were injured in the prison riot.
chinaotherpakistanseawestern
The riot occurred at Negombo Prison, near Colombo, Sri Lanka.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi became India's longest‑serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record.
Narendra Modi became India's longest‑serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record.
indiaotherwestern
Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
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More than one hundred people were reported injured.
More than one hundred people were reported injured.
chinaotherseawestern
The clashes were between inmates from two drug gangs.
chinaindiaothersea
At least 19 people were killed in the prison clashes.
At least 19 people were killed in the prison clashes.
chinaindiaotherqatarsea
The clashes were between inmate groups linked to drug trafficking.
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, on corruption charges.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, on corruption charges.
chinaothersea
The anti‑bribery commission (Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption, CIABOC) said Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested.
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Narendra Modi has become the longest‑serving elected Prime Minister of India.
Narendra Modi has become the longest‑serving elected Prime Minister of India.
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Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, making him the longest continuously serving elected premier in India’s history.
indiaother
Narendra Modi has become India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi has become India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
indiaother
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
indiaother
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiawestern
Two senior U.S. officials visited Sri Lanka.
The U.S. is seeking to deepen defence, security and economic engagement with Sri Lanka as part of its broader Indo-Pacific strategy.
The U.S. is seeking to deepen defence, security and economic engagement with Sri Lanka as part of its broader Indo-Pacific strategy.
indiaother
Two senior U.S. officials arrived in Sri Lanka on separate visits focused on defence, security and economic cooperation.
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The U.S. has been seeking to deepen defence, security and economic engagement with Sri Lanka as part of its broader Indo-Pacific strategy.
The U.S. has been seeking to deepen defence, security and economic engagement with Sri Lanka as part of its broader Indo-Pacific strategy.
indiaother
Two senior U.S. officials, including Pacific Air Forces Commander General Kevin Schneider, arrived in Sri Lanka on separate three-day visits focused on defence, security and economic cooperation.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old.
indiaotherwestern
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reached a fifty in 11 balls in a List A match.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, scored the fastest half-century in List A cricket history, reaching 50 runs in 11 balls.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, scored the fastest half-century in List A cricket history, reaching 50 runs in 11 balls.
indiaotherwestern
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 94 runs off 29 balls in the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A.
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England posted a total of 219/1 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.
England posted a total of 219/1 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.
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Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten 105 in the match against Sri Lanka.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 21 runs off 14 balls against Sri Lanka A in the ongoing Tri-Nation A series in Dambulla on Monday.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 21 runs off 14 balls against Sri Lanka A in the ongoing Tri-Nation A series in Dambulla on Monday.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed by Sahan Arachchige off spin against Sri Lanka A.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 21 runs off 14 balls against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation A series on June 15, 2026.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 21 runs off 14 balls against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation A series on June 15, 2026.
indiaother
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has failed to convert promising starts into substantial scores in multiple innings of the Tri-Nation A series.
indiaother
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
indiaother
England posted a score of 219/1 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
England posted a score of 219/1 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
indiaother
Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten 105 in England's innings against Sri Lanka in the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.
indiaother
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shoved a Sri Lanka A player after a heated on-field exchange following India A's defeat in a Super Over in Dambulla.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shoved a Sri Lanka A player after a heated on-field exchange following India A's defeat in a Super Over in Dambulla.
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Fifteen-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shoved a Sri Lanka A player after a heated on-field exchange following India A’s defeat in a Super Over in Dambulla on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Fifteen-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shoved a Sri Lanka A player after a heated on-field exchange following India A’s defeat in a Super Over in Dambulla on Monday, June 15, 2026.
indiaotherpakistan
The on-field exchange between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a Sri Lanka A player occurred after India A lost to Sri Lanka A in a Super Over in Dambulla on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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A tied match between India A and Sri Lanka A ended with a Super Over played in near-darkness.
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
indiaother
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on corruption charges.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on corruption charges.
chinaothersea
Yoshitha Rajapaksa is 38 years old.
chinaother
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on June 17, 2026, on corruption charges.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on June 17, 2026, on corruption charges.
chinaothersea
Yoshitha Rajapaksa is 38 years old.
chinaother
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on June 17, 2026, on corruption charges.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on June 17, 2026, on corruption charges.
chinaothersea
Yoshitha Rajapaksa is accused of using state funds for overseas training during his career as a naval officer.
chinaother
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
indiaother
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiawestern
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
indiaother
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiawestern
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister by completing 4,399 consecutive days in office.
indiaother
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiawestern
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
indiaother
A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A saw confusion over a Super Over due to fading light.
Match officials were uncertain whether a Super Over could be conducted due to fading light.
Match officials were uncertain whether a Super Over could be conducted due to fading light.
indiaother
India A captain Tilak Varma approached the on-field umpires and engaged in lengthy discussions advocating for the Super Over to proceed.
indiaother
Sri Lanka is witnessing an alarming rise in cybercrime.
Sri Lanka is witnessing an alarming rise in cybercrime.
otherwestern
Over 5,400 cybercrime complaints have been reported in Sri Lanka in 2025.
other
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
indiaother
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
indiaother
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
indiaother
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
indiaother
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
indiaother
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
indiaother
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office as Prime Minister.
indiaother
Sri Lanka arrested former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
Sri Lanka arrested former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
indiaother
The 2019 Easter Sunday bombings killed 279 people.
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Major General Suresh Sallay, former intelligence chief of Sri Lanka, was arrested in February on accusations of 'aiding and abetting' the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
Major General Suresh Sallay, former intelligence chief of Sri Lanka, was arrested in February on accusations of 'aiding and abetting' the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
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Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament on June 10, 2026, that Major General Suresh Sallay directed the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
indiaother
Narendra Modi became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.
Narendra Modi became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.
indiaotherwestern
Narendra Modi has served 12 years as Prime Minister of India.
indiaother
Narendra Modi became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.
Narendra Modi became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.
indiaotherwestern
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.
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A fire at a nursing home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka, killed 11 people.
A fire at a nursing home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka, killed 11 people.
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Eight people were hospitalised due to the fire at the nursing home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka.
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