Robert Towne, Oscar winning screenwriter of 'Chinatown,' Dies at 89
- Chethma De Mel
- Jul 4, 2024
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By C. J. De Mel, Jadetimes News
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Questions Rise Over U.S. Motives in Pushing Ukraine to Sign Peace Deal
The U.S. is pressing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that would freeze front lines, require territorial and military concessions, and offer limited security guarantees, raising concerns in Kyiv and Europe that the deal favors Russia and shifts long-term risk onto Ukraine. While Washington frames the push as a way to end the war, reduce casualties, and prevent escalation, analysts argue it also reflects U.S. self-interest—cutting costs, managing domestic politics, and freeing r
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The IMF has approved about US$206 million in emergency funding for Sri Lanka under the Rapid Financing Instrument to address severe economic pressures caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which killed over 600 people and displaced more than 100,000. The Sri Lankan government said the funds will support urgent humanitarian relief, recovery, and reconstruction, while committing to transparency, fiscal discipline, and debt sustainability.
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Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes North-Eastern Japan Prompting Evacuations and Power Outages
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes North-Eastern Japan Prompting Evacuations and Power Outages
Apple AirTag 2 Expected to Bring Major Tracking Upgrades, iOS 26 Code Reveals
Apple’s upcoming AirTag 2, revealed through iOS 26 code, is expected to feature improved pairing, precise battery reporting, enhanced tracking for moving items, and better performance in crowded areas. The device will likely include a new Ultra Wideband chip but maintain its original design with a replaceable battery. Although labeled as “2025AirTag” internally, its launch is now expected around early 2026, alongside products like a new HomePod mini and a smarter Siri.
Massive San Francisco Power Outage Leaves Thousands in the Dark as PG&E Contends with Fire at Substation
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The government is taking steps to streamline trade facilitation, customs processes, investment approvals, and improve export facilities – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the government is strengthening Sri Lanka’s export sector by streamlining trade facilitation, customs procedures, investment approvals, and improving export facilities, while ensuring stability, transparency, and accountability. Speaking at the 27th Presidential Export Awards 2024/25, she highlighted the challenges exporters faced from global disruptions, natural disasters like the Ditwah cyclone, and past policy inconsistencies, and
XRP yield-bearing asset initiative by SBI Ripple Asia and Doppler Finance
SBI Ripple Asia has partnered with XRPL-native Doppler Finance to develop yield-bearing products for XRP, expanding its use beyond cross-border payments. The collaboration will focus on compliant yield infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization on the XRP Ledger, with institutional clients as the main target. This move strengthens Ripple’s strategy in Asia and positions XRP as a more productive, investment-ready digital asset.
Josh Levi Announced “Hydraulic Tour” 2026 Tour Dates
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