The UK’s seemingly endless supply of fresh fruit and vegetables may be heading for a difficult test. A powerful El Niño climate pattern developing in the tropical Pacific is threatening to disrupt
Marine Le Pen, the hard-right leader of France’s National Rally and a frontrunner for the 2027 presidential elections, has been disqualified from running for office for five years after being found guilty
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Kyiv’s debt tumbles as investors react to Russian stalling and U.S. frustration with peace talks Ukraine’s bonds plummeted on Monday as hopes for a U.S.-brokered ceasefire dimmed, with investors fearing that Russian
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In March 2025, Türkiye experienced a wave of political unrest following the detention of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and several municipal officials. These events triggered nationwide protests and renewed calls for boycotts
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In a move that could redefine Sri Lanka’s geopolitical standing, the government is preparing to sign a highly contentious security agreement with India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit from April
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Following independence from Britain, both India and Sri Lanka emerged as leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement, which sought to advance developing nations’ interests during the Cold War. Indeed, the term “non-alignment” was
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Amidst the devastating tragedy of an earthquake will the Myanmar military and the resistance reconcile? On 28 March, at approximately 12:51 pm local time, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck about 21 kilometres northeast
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In an unguarded moment, perhaps, ex-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson blurted out recently in an interview that the ultranationalist elements who rule the roost in Kiev are a formidable obstacle to ending
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by Luxman Arvind What happens when a nation, once driven by the ideals of governance, finds itself under the control of a group of political novices—youthful and brimming with overconfidence, yet woefully
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Bangladesh on Friday (March 28, 2025) welcomed China’s participation in the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project. The assurance was communicated during Chief Advisor Prof. Mohammed Yunus’s ongoing visit to China,
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Ever since Trump assumed office as President of the USA, he has given the impression of being a man in a hurry. Several decisions have been announced, and observations have been made
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A leaked document dated March 15, 2025, has shed light on an agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA), led by Majed Faraj. According to the document, the PA’s security forces
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In an exclusive interview with the Financial Times (FT), Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejected the notion of Italy having to choose between the United States and Europe, calling it “childish” and
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during the special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, emphasised that Sri Lanka is an integral part of India’s “Neighborhood First”
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A powerful earthquake struck northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, on Friday afternoon, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. At least 144 people have been confirmed dead, with more than 730 injured. The
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A powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday at 06:20:54 GMT, sending strong tremors across neighboring Thailand. The epicenter, located northwest of Sagaing in central Myanmar, caused significant damage, buckling roads and
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