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Today’s stories
- CSE surges as peace deal optimism sparks broad-based rallyThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a strong recovery as investor sentiment improved following reports of a potential U.S.-brokered peace deal in the Middle East, leading to significant gains in benchmark indices.
- Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket pricesEmpty seats at a World Cup match in Guadalajara have raised concerns about ticket pricing, with some fans blaming high costs for low attendance.
- Online Safety Bill to be repealed this monthParliament will debate the Online Safety (Repeal) Bill on June 23, following the passage of the Online Safety Act No. 9 in February 2024 that faced opposition. The House will also debate other bills later in June.
- Facebook and Instagram down for millions as users report issuesFacebook and Instagram experienced global outages, with users worldwide reporting access issues on multiple platforms.
- Facebook and Instagram down for millions as users report issuesFacebook and Instagram faced global outages as users reported access issues across multiple countries.
- Provincial Council elections will be held only after amending electoral system: PMProvincial Council elections will be held only after amending the electoral system, according to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.
- U.S.-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source saysA potential U.S.-Iran peace memorandum could be signed in Geneva, with Iran demanding an end to fighting in Lebanon and sanctions relief, while Israel is not involved in the negotiations.
- U.S.-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source saysA U.S.-Iran peace memorandum could be signed in Geneva on Sunday, aiming to halt hostilities in the Gulf and Lebanon, with Iran demanding an end to fighting there and the U.S. reportedly agreeing to unfreeze funds and waive sanctions.
- Port City Colombo pitches Sri Lanka as South Asia gateway at high-level Dubai investment forumSri Lanka highlighted Port City Colombo as a South Asia gateway at a Dubai investment forum, aiming to attract Gulf investment through economic partnerships and regulatory support.
- Sri Lanka among countries to benefit from ADB’s $4Bn crisis packageThe Asian Development Bank has launched a $4 billion crisis package to support countries impacted by the West Asia conflict, with Sri Lanka among the 15 requesting nations. The funding includes $3 billion in assistance and $1 billion in trade finance for critical imports. ADB is also discussing support with four more countries.
- FIFA to support construction of international football stadium in Sri LankaFIFA will provide financial and technical support for a new international football stadium in Negombo, Sri Lanka, aiming to enhance sports tourism and football infrastructure.
- Kane Williamson retires from international cricketKane Williamson retired from international cricket after a 16-year career, finishing as New Zealand's top run-scorer and leading the team to multiple tournament finals.
- Committee appointed to oversee SriLankan Airlines restructuringA committee has been appointed to review and restructure SriLankan Airlines to improve its financial sustainability and commercial efficiency.
- Attorney General withdraws move to call judge as witnessThe Attorney General committed to not calling a High Court judge as a witness regarding official judicial decisions, following a petition from legal professionals concerned about judicial independence.
- Colombo declared high-risk as special dengue control week announcedA special dengue control week will be held in Colombo from June 15 to 21 as the city is declared a high-risk area due to a significant increase in dengue cases, linked to the virus type, low population immunity, and recent heavy rainfall.