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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The State-Backed Sweetener Monopoly is Facing a Bitter Reality

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The State-Backed Sweetener Monopoly is Facing a Bitter Reality

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

By Roy Denish Sri Lanka’s state-owned sugar producer has plunged deeper into financial trouble, posting a Rs....

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Iranian Soccer Player Kicked Out of US for Gun Gesture Celebration

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Iranian Soccer Player Kicked Out of US for Gun Gesture Celebration

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

By Roy Denish Iran’s World Cup campaign has been rocked after forward Mohammad Mohebi was reportedly deported...

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A Crude Joke or a Political Statement?

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A Crude Joke or a Political Statement?

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

By Roy Denish A UFC victory celebration has sparked a major cultural and political controversy after heavyweight...

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Political Deals or Failed Leadership? SLT Faces a Grim Choice

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Political Deals or Failed Leadership? SLT Faces a Grim Choice

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

Sri Lanka Telecom chairmanship battle intensifies ahead of AGM as concerns grow over political influence, governance failures...

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The $808 Million Question Answered

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The $808 Million Question Answered

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

$808 million balance gap is only a Balance of Payments reporting discrepancy, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe...

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Ring of Fire: Frightened Gotabaya Rajapakse Files Writ Application

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Ring of Fire: Frightened Gotabaya Rajapakse Files Writ Application

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

By Roy Denish The man who once defended Sri Lanka’s toughest anti-terror law is now asking the...

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CID Shuts Down the Secretive Torture Chamber Known as “Gun Site” Inside Trincomalee Naval Base.

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CID Shuts Down the Secretive Torture Chamber Known as “Gun Site” Inside Trincomalee Naval Base.

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

The hidden bunker beneath Trincomalee Naval Dockyard remains one of Sri Lanka’s most disturbing post-war secrets. Once...

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Iran vs New Zealand Thriller Leaves Group G Wide Open

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Iran vs New Zealand Thriller Leaves Group G Wide Open

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

Iran vs New Zealand ended 2-2 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping Group G perfectly balanced...

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Saudi Arabia Frustrate Uruguay In Another Group H Surprise

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Saudi Arabia Frustrate Uruguay In Another Group H Surprise

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay finished 1-1 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, leaving Group H wide open...

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Egypt Hold Belgium As Group G Race Blows Wide Open

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Egypt Hold Belgium As Group G Race Blows Wide Open

By The Morning Telegraph June 17, 2026

Belgium vs Egypt ended 1-1 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping Group G wide open after...

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