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Iranian sailors seek urgent medical care in Sri Lanka

Nearly a dozen empty Iranian oil tankers are anchored near Galle amid a US blockade

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This photograph taken on March 4, 2026 and released by the Sri Lankan President's Office on March 6, 2026 shows Sri Lankan navy personnel evacuating rescued Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena frigate after a US submarine attack off Sri Lanka's southern coast in Galle.

Harry Brook scores fastest 200 in ODI history

England's Harry Brook sets new ODI record with blistering 200 in 114 balls

England's captain Harry Brook celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the one-day international (ODI) tri-series cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026.

Salman Ali Agha sacked as Pakistan T20I captain

Sahibzada Farhan named as new captain as Babar Azam and Haris Rauf don't find a place

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha

Rumesh Tharanga: From 134kmph bowler to Javelin gold

Cricket was Tharanga’s main sport until 2017, with fast bowling his specialty

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga

India Women seal back-to-back final wins over Sri Lanka

India win first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games beating Sri Lanka in another final

India's players celebrate their victory in the women's gold medal cricket match between India and Sri Lanka during the 2026 Asian Games.

'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is Indian cricket’s future'

15-year-old has attracted worldwide attention with his aggressive batting despite his age

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rumesh Tharanga’s javelins damaged ahead of Asian Games

The athlete has since lodged a complaint with the airline over the damage

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage competes in the men's javelin throw final during the athletics event at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, on day eight of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 31, 2026.

India women return to Delhi after Asia Cup success

India defeated Sri Lanka in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium

India women return to Delhi after triumphant Asia Cup campaign

'We stand by BCCI’s decision not to receive trophy'

India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at the Dubai Cricket Stadium

‘All set for the trophy’: Harmanpreet backs India to perform their best in Asia Cup final

Rumesh Tharanga wins javelin title with 91.09m throw

India’s Neeraj Chopra did not compete in Budapest

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga wins javelin title with 91.09m throw

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to set up final against India

Title clash will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to set up Women’s Asia Cup final against India

Sri Lanka opens ports and free zones to UAE capital

Trade hit $1.1 billion in 2025, while Colombo and Trincomalee seek fresh capital

Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka and Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade.

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