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Nuclear talks to resume ‘very soon': Iran

Iran will return to negotiations on resuming compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal “very soon,” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told reporters on Friday.

WORLD'S YOUTH TAKE TO THE STREETS AGAIN TO BATTLE CLIMATE CHANGE

Young people around the world took to the streets on Friday to demand urgent action to avert disastrous climate change, in their largest protest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CMC STEPS IN TO ASSIST VACCINE ROLL-OUT FOR CHILDREN

• We will find out details of children with congenital diseases through our network and provide them to the authorities

GOVERNMENT TO FELICITATE YOHANI ON ACHIEVEMENT

The Government is to felicitate Sri Lanka’s singing sensation Yohani on her achievement with the song Manike Mage Hithe. Sri Lankan authorities had been questioned on social media over the failure to formally recognise Yohani and Satheeshan for going global with their hit song.

ALTAIR CAUTIONED FOR NOT REPORTING FIRE

The management of Altair, a luxury residential and commercial building in Colombo, have been cautioned for failing to report a fire this week.

CHINA'S XI CALLS FOR JOINTLY FACING CHALLENGES AT UNGA

Speaking at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), China’s President Xi Jinping on Tuesday proposed a Global Development Initiative, calling for bolstering confidence, jointly addressing global threats and challenges to build a better world for all.

SECOND SEASON OF LPL IN DECEMBER

The second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from December 4 to 23, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed yesterday.

Australia disputes French version of submarine letter

SYDNEY, SEPT 23 (REUTERS) - Australia denied on Thursday an assertion by France that Canberra had re-committed to a $60 billion contract to buy French submarines in a letter sent just before it announced it was buying subs from the United States and Britain instead.

Germany readies for election that will end Merkel era

FRANKFURT (AFP), 23 SEPT, 2021- Germany goes to the polls on Sunday in an election that will see Angela Merkel step down after 16 years in power, sparking a knife-edge race to lead Europe’s biggest economy.

UN commissioner urges international effort on Myanmar

SEPT 23 (REUTERS) - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday warned of a human rights catastrophe under military rule in Myanmar and urged the international community to do more to prevent conflict from worsening.

Former West Indies cricketer Samuels charged under corruption code

Former West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels was yesterday charged under the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption code more than a decade after he served a ban for breaching regulations.

DROP THE MASK, BURST THE BUBBLE, UNLOCK THE MIND

The re-opening of wine stores caused quite a stir. Memes of what’s now been called ‘bar pokura (wine store cluster) have done the rounds.

TOUR DE AIR FORCE CYCLE RACE SET FOR MARCH 2022

The Sri Lanka Air Force Cycling Union plan to conduct the 23rd Tour de Sri Lanka Air Force cycle race in March 2022.

SRI LANKA AS COVID-19 KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE REGIONAL HUB: PRESIDENT PROPOSES AT UN

The rapid progress of vaccinations was enabled by coordinated efforts

‘Imported fertilizer could be a threat to food security'

Senior Lecturer in Soil Science in the Faculty of Agriculture at the Univerity of Peradeniya Dr.(Ms) Warsui Dandeniuya questions as to who is fooling whom in the import of Fertilizer claimed to be from seaweed.

Children above 12 years to get Pfizer jabs at LRH: Consultant Paediatrician

Priority would be given to the children suffering from chronic illnesses | The vaccine will be administered to children under the supervision of Consultants

SRI LANKA'S CHANCES OF MAKING HISTORY TO BE RUINED BY ADMINISTRATORS?

Sri Lanka Seven’s rugby team may not be able to take part in the Asia Rugby Seven Series set to be kicked off in November, if they fail to submit their final squad before the end of this month, Daily Mirror reliably learns.

Berlin voices support for France in AUKUS submarine row

GERMANY, (DPA.COM) 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 - EU powerhouse Germany says France being snubbed by Australia in favour of a partnership with the US and the UK is a signal to continental European nations to stand together and boost self-reliance.

Setefano considered for SL 7's Head Coach Job

Gollings firm in request for professional contract

‘Western bloc' has let Pakistan down, board Chief says

Pakistan have been let down by the “Western bloc” and the back-to-back pullouts by New Zealand and England could have a “domino effect” for cricket in the South Asian country, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said.

UN Secretary General Assures Full Support To Sri Lanka

President Rajapaksa briefs on the challenges faced due to the pandemic

Lohan Ratwatte's Escapade And Sri Lanka's Skewed Rule Of Law

What else could be a better illustration of Sri Lanka’s grim state of rule of law than this?

Thousands Flee As Volcano Erupts On La Palma

Lava flowing from the Canary Islands’ first volcanic eruption in 50 years has forced the evacuation of 5,500 people, destroyed at least 100 houses, and was expected to trigger toxic gases when it reaches the sea in the evening.

Tuchel Says Improved Attitude Sparked Chelsea's Second-Half Rout Of Spurs

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel looked far from happy as his side were second-best for 45 minutes of Sunday’s London derby at Tottenham but his halftime ‘talk’ and a key substitution again underlined the German’s dramatic impact at Stamford Bridge.

US-NATO Counter Attacks More Catastrophic Than 9/11

The world’s most powerful country, the United States remembered the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks last Saturday while Sri Lanka, supporting the remembrance, expressed solidarity with the US. Significantly, the truth that emerged from the post9/11 wars; in terms of deaths, of refugees and of those who benefitted from the wars that the US-NATO launched in response to the attacks, are absolutely shocking when compared with the figures relating to 9/11!

Biden Seeks Call With French President Macron

The French government spokesman said on Sunday, amid a diplomatic crisis triggered by Australia’s cancellation of the submarine contract with Paris, US President Biden had asked to speak to the President of the Republic.

Kent Crowned Champions After Beating Somerset

Vitality Blast T20

Ronaldo Scores Before Lingard Grabs Winner Against West Ham

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fourth goal in three matches since his return to Manchester United yesterday before Jesse Lingard grabbed a late winner on his return to West Ham in a 2-1 win.

SLC To ‘Seriously Consider' Replacing New Zealand In Pakistan If Invited

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would ‘seriously consider’ replacing New Zealand in Pakistan should they receive an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) according to SLC Secretary Mohan de Silva.

Taliban Issues Appeal For Aid From International Community

Kunduz, Afghanistan (DPA) - A Taliban spokesperson in the city of Kunduz in northern Afghanistan has called on the international community to ramp up its provision of aid to the country, stressing that the Islamist militants are not terrorists.