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Exclusive: Picture emerges of well-to-do young bombers behind Sri Lankan carnage
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Details began to emerge in Sri Lanka on Wednesday of a band of nine, well-educated suicide bombers, includingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe To NDTV: “India Gave Us Intelligence, But There Was A Lapse”
India had shared intelligence inputs with Sri Lanka but there was a lapse in how the country handled it, LankanContinue Reading
Easter Massacre Opens Door for Strongman to Return in Sri Lanka
A column appearing on Bloomberg by James Stavridis, analyses possible return of former strongman in forthcoming elections amid the chaosContinue Reading
New Zealand PM says no intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to Christchurch
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday that her government was not aware of any intelligence suggesting thatContinue Reading
ISIS claims responsibility for #SriLanka bombings
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for coordinated bombings in Sri Lanka which killed 321 people and injured about 500 others,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Blasts- Doubts over Islamist group’s potential role: Are they the masterminds?
The Guardian Newspaper questions the real role of the alleged perpetrators and if they the real master minds behind theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Blasts- Bungling Gov bureaucracy and petty politics cost hundreds of innocent lives?
The security of citizens and residents of a country should be of paramount importance and priority for any responsible andContinue Reading
US issues travel warning for holiday makers to be vigilant
Holidaymakers have been warned that “terrorist groups” are plotting further attacks in Sri Lanka after Easter Sunday’s deadly blasts. Possible targets includeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Blasts Death Toll rises to 290, more than 500 injured
The death toll in Sri Lanka has soared to 290 after a wave of blasts hit churches and luxury hotelsContinue Reading
Mystery surrounds the source of the Sri Lanka attacks albeit gov tip off prior attacks
It is one of the most lethal terrorist operations since September 11 — with a death toll of at least 207Continue Reading
Explosions rock churches and five star hotels in Sri Lanka
Explosions were reported at St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena and St.Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Negombo a short while ago,Continue Reading
India’s Jet Airways suspends operations after banks reject plea for emergency funds
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Embattled Jet Airways said on Wednesday it was halting all flight operations after its lenders rejected itsContinue Reading
World’s largest single-day election under way in Indonesia: 193 million voters elect President, Parliament and gov officials
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Voters in Indonesia headed to the polls on Wednesday morning in the world’s largest direct presidential election,Continue Reading
Egypt’s Sisi to stay in power until 2030
Egypt’s parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030, stateContinue Reading
Paris Notre Dame cathedral devastated by ferocious blaze; main structure and two towers, save- Fire Brigade Chief
Thousands of Parisians watched in horror from behind police cordons as a ferocious blaze devastated Notre Dame Cathedral, destroying itsContinue Reading
Luke Shaw own goal leaves Manchester United facing another Champions League salvage operation
Manchester United face another daunting Champions League salvage operation after Luke Shaw’s unfortunate own goal handed Barcelona the advantage in their Champions League quarter finalContinue Reading
EU leaders agree to extend Brexit deadline until October 31
EU leaders at an emergency summit in Brussels have agreed to delay a ruling on Brexit, European Council president DonaldContinue Reading
Facts & Figures as Voting begins in India’s mammoth election
India will hold a general election starting on Thursday in the world’s largest democratic exercise, with Prime Minister Narendra ModiContinue Reading
Oman oil minister says excited to be part of Sri Lanka oil refinery project
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (Reuters) – Oman’s oil minister said on Sunday he was excited to be part of a Sri LankaContinue Reading
Anti-Brexit protesters stage mass rally in London
London (AFP) – Hundreds of thousands of protesters swamped London on Saturday demanding another referendum on EU membership amid politicalContinue Reading
Singapore rejects Sri Lankan leader’s allegation on trading scam suspect
Singapore rejected Wednesday Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena’s allegation it was sheltering a former central bank chief wanted for fraud,Continue Reading
FIFA Qatar 2022 plan would ‘exacerbate’ Gulf tensions
Doha (AFP) FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to expand the Qatar World Cup to 48 teams and increase the numberContinue Reading
Indian-Omani group strikes $3.85 bln deal to build Sri Lanka oil refinery
COLOMBO, March 19 (Reuters) – India’sAccord Group and Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas have signed a $3.85 billion dealContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President accuses Singapore of sheltering suspect in trading scam
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena accused Singapore Monday of sheltering one of his country’s former central bank chiefs wanted inContinue Reading
New Zealand shooting: mosque massacre suspect appears in court – latest updates
An Australian man has been charged with murder over the massacre of 49 people at two mosques in Christchurch on Friday. BrentonContinue Reading
Witness: Many dead in New Zealand mosque shows
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A witness says many people (at least 6 as of now) have been killed inContinue Reading
U.K. Supreme Court decides in favour of Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seeker
Britain’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of a Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seeker’s claim that the Home OfficeContinue Reading
Saudi Crown Prince Defends China’s use of Concentration Camps for Muslims
As he faces criticism from Western countries over the brutal murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia’s young crownContinue Reading
Abu Dhabi allows third party Qatar bound vessels after 20-Month Embargo
An obscure port circular may signal an easing of the almost two-year Saudi-led embargo of Qatar. Abu Dhabi will nowContinue Reading
Gatwick Airport: Drones ground flights
Drone sightings shut down London’s Gatwick Airport on Wednesday night and the second-busiest U.K. airport remained closed on Thursday asContinue Reading
#BREAKING Sri Lanka ousted PM Ranil reinstated as political crisis ends
Ranil Wickremesinghe was reinstated as Sri Lankan prime minister here on Sunday, likely ending a political crisis that began inContinue Reading
Australia Police charge cricketer Khawaja’s brother for attempting to frame Sri Lankan student
The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been charged with attempting to pervert justice and forgery after he allegedlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka court denies Rajapakse authority to act as PM
Colombo (AFP) – A Sri Lanka court on Monday suspended Mahinda Rajapakse’s powers as prime minister and ruled that hisContinue Reading
Dissolution Gazette ready to be dropped but Sri Lanka President reiterates not accepting RW as PM, crisis set to continue
COLOMBO (All Sources) – Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is considering dropping an attempt to dissolve parliament, sources close to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s top military official detained over mass murder cover-up
Sri Lanka’s military chief was remanded by court Wednesday after weeks evading arrest over the alleged cover-up of the abductionContinue Reading
IMF delays Sri Lanka’s loan discussion on political crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday it had delayed discussions on Sri Lanka’s next loan tranche due toContinue Reading
Carlos Ghosn’s arrest and likely dismissal from #Nissan sends shockwaves in auto industry
Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn faces being fired this week after being arrested in Japan over allegations of financial misconduct, theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President calls third vote on no-confidence motion against installed PM Rajapaksa
Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday asked an all-party meeting to hold a third vote on a no-confidence motionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President Says Parliament Sacked To “Prevent Civil Unrest”
Sri Lanka’s president on Sunday defended his controversial sacking of parliament, saying violent clashes among rival MPs could have ledContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President usurped powers of MPs – Speaker Karu
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s parliamentary Speaker Sunday, November 11, accused President Maithripala Sirisena of “usurping” the rights of legislators andContinue Reading
SriLanka President Sirisena meets Tamil parties in a bid to prove majority
The Hindu reports that President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday reached out to Tamil leaders, apparently seeking their support even asContinue Reading
SriLanka Parliament Speaker suffered a ‘coup without guns’
(Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s parliamentary speaker has called the president’s sacking of the prime minister to bring a former leaderContinue Reading
Qatar denies meddling in Bahrain affairs over spy case
Doha (AFP) – Qatar denied Monday accusations it interfered in Bahrain’s internal affairs after a Manama court sentenced the headContinue Reading
Sri Lanka MP says telephone caller offered $2.8 million to back new PM
COLOMBO (Reuters) – A Sri Lankan legislator on Friday said he had been offered $2.8 million and a ministerial post byContinue Reading
Bond Buyers Scorched as #SriLanka’s Promise Turns to Crisis #lka
Nation faces major setback as bonds, rupee continue to fall Timing of political crisis ‘very poor’: PineBridge Investment Bloomberg: WhenContinue Reading
Indonesia orders the inspection of all Boeing 737-MAX airliners- rescue teams recover human remains
Jakarta (AFP) – Indonesia ordered the inspection of all Boeing 737-MAX airliners on Tuesday as rescue teams recovered more humanContinue Reading
Tens of thousands protest in support of sacked Sri Lankan PM
Thousands of supporters of Sri Lanka’s ousted prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe protested in the capital Colombo on Tuesday as politicalContinue Reading
India scrambles to claw back ground in SriLanka after pro-China leader named PM
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India, caught flatfooted by the appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as Sri Lanka’s premier, has opened urgentContinue Reading
All 189 on board crashed Indonesian Lion Air feared dead
All 189 passengers and crew aboard a crashed Indonesian Lion Air jet were likely killed in the accident, rescue officialsContinue Reading
SriLanka: New Prime Minister Puts Rights at Grave Risk- Human Rights Watch
(New York) – Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision on October 26, 2018, to appoint former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as prime ministerContinue Reading
Sri Lankan president asks police chief, defense secretary to quit following attacks
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has asked the police chief and defense secretary to quit following the Easter Sunday suicideContinue Reading
Terror attacks in Sri Lanka expose new security threat
COLOMBO – As Sri Lanka comes to grips with its worst carnage in a decade, with a terrorist bombing spreeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka terror attacks kills three of ASOS billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen’s children
Billionaire ASOS owner Anders Holch Povlsen has lost three of his four children in the Sri Lanka terror attacks onContinue Reading
