For the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to a temporary ceasefire to facilitate the evacuation of civilians from an entire
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Sri Lanka faces a renewed risk of the spread of African swine fever, with veterinary authorities warning that the highly contagious viral disease could cause severe losses among the country’s pig population.
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A Sri Lankan excise officer has been sentenced to 30 years of rigorous imprisonment for demanding and accepting a bribe from the wife of a French national in exchange for avoiding legal
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A Buddhist monk has opposed a recommendation by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka to allow Muslim female health workers to wear religiously prescribed clothing, including the hijab, in addition to
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A 46-year-old Indian engineer has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka after allegedly attempting to smuggle narcotics worth Rs 455.5 million into the country, including more than 23,000 drug
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For the families, the publication of the findings has not brought an end to the consequences of the deaths. Zainab Salihu, whose son was among the 37 miners who died in custody,
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BP reported third-quarter underlying replacement cost profit of $8.46 billion on Friday, significantly exceeding analysts’ expectations of $7.33 billion and more than tripling the $2.2 billion recorded in the same period last
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AstraZeneca announced a major restructuring programme on Friday, targeting approximately $1.5 billion in financial benefits to support investment in its drug development pipeline and keep the company on course to achieve annual
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The Pentagon has privately urged several NATO allies to tone down their public rhetoric about the threat posed by Russia, arguing that statements by some European leaders and officials could undermine security
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Mandarin is becoming an increasingly popular subject among the children of world leaders, billionaires and royal families, reflecting growing interest in China’s economic and diplomatic importance and the opportunities associated with its
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Yemen’s Houthi movement has denied launching a drone towards Saudi Arabia after the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying an unmanned aircraft over the Mecca region on Friday. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya
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Turkey’s opposition is betting that voters will reject what it describes as government coercion and politically motivated legal action against its leaders, despite a series of setbacks that have weakened its position
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An aid convoy began moving overnight towards the Russian-held town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, carrying food, medical supplies and other essential items after weeks of efforts to organise a relief operation
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Indian retail investors borrowed 22.28 billion rupees ($234.06 million) to purchase shares in Jio Platforms on its stock market debut, making the company the country’s fourth-largest stock by margin-funded positions, as strong
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Haiti has postponed its presidential and legislative elections until July 18, 2027, abandoning a December vote as escalating gang violence and prolonged institutional instability continue to prevent the country from holding elections.
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