As of the middle of August, export value reached a record high of $55.2 billion, with semiconductors accounting for 47.2% of the total.

Cigarette production falls 32% amid tax hikes

by Saman Indrajith Cigarette production in Sri Lanka has dropped by 32% over the past three years following successive increases in taxes on tobacco products, Deputy Minister of Economic Development…

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The US military said on Sunday that North Korea's ballistic missile launch does not pose an immediate threat. The US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement that it is investigating the launch with South Korea and Japan. The statement said,"While we assess that this event does not pose an immediate threat to US personnel or territory, or that of our allies, we are committed to a diplomatic approach to denuclearization and urge Pyongyang to refrain from further provocations." The South Korean military said North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Sunday. The launch came as the US and South Korea were conducting joint military drills. North Korea has been ramping up its weapons tests this year, and has also threatened to take stronger action against the US and its allies.

3h ago ·hani.co.kr

Watch: Netanyahu warns Turkey over presence in Syria

Watch: Netanyahu warns Turkey over presence in Syria Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel would not tolerate a Turkish military presence expanding southwards in…

• Netanyahu warns Turkey against expanding military presence in Syria.
• Israel will not tolerate Turkish military presence moving south.
• Israeli attack on Abu al-Duhur airbase on Tuesday cited security status quo.

2h ago ·middleeasteye.net

22A: Opp. demands all available SC judges hear petitions

By Shamindra Ferdinando Former External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris yesterday (20) said that the Supreme Court bench to hear the petitions against the 22nd Amendment (22A) to the Constitution…

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Turkish Airlines aims to add 15%-20% Asia flights, eyes China and Australia

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