AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoODI Decider Drama: Sri Lanka stunned England at Headingley, winning by 16 runs to level the three-match series 1-1 after captain Kusal Mendis struck 121 and Dunith Wellalage took 3-49; England’s chase collapsed when Jos Buttler pulled up with a hamstring injury at 254-4, retired hurt, and could only add two more runs before dismissal, leaving the hosts short on 305-9. Constitutional Showdown: Sri Lanka’s Parliament began a two-day debate on the controversial 22nd Amendment to raise judges’ retirement ages, with opposition leaders and supporters protesting claims it threatens judicial independence. Easter Bombings Verdict: Sri Lanka’s High Court sentenced 15 men over the 2019 Easter Sunday church bombings, with terms ranging up to 260 years, and all convicted defendants set to appeal. Foreign Policy Spotlight: Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath is set to deliver Sri Lanka’s national statement at the UN General Assembly in New York later this month. Energy Hub Talks: Sri Lanka and the UAE discussed developing Trincomalee as a regional energy hub, alongside renewed plans to strengthen parliamentary ties and tourism cooperation. Scam Alert: SLBFE warned the public about a fake website using its name and logo to steal personal details from job seekers targeting Israel.
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