Pakistan says it took ‘immediate’ action against ‘unprovoked’ Afghan strikes
(AFP)-Pakistan said on Thursday night it had taken “immediate” action against Afghanistan after its neighbour launched “unprovoked” strikes that KabulContinue Reading
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Coal Procurement Followed Due Process; Over US$ 2 Million in Penalties Imposed on Substandard Shipments, Says Minister
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the coal procurement process was carried out in full compliance with established guidelinesContinue Reading
A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an A.I summit
A private Indian university was removed from a major A.I summit in New Delhi after one of its representatives displayedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Lawmakers scrap their pensions in a sweeping vote
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan legislators overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to scrap their pensions, in a bid toContinue Reading
Pakistan ends boycott and will face India at T20 World Cup
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan reversed its decision to boycott the T20 World Cup game against India and was directed toContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Boycott of India T20 World Cup Match could result in Financial Loss For Sri Lanka, urged to reconsider its decision
Pakistan’s last-minute boycott of its February 15 T20 World Cup group match against India in Colombo has sparked concern amongContinue Reading
President Trump unveils Board of Peace, ‘New Gaza’ plans at Davos
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) – US President Donald Trump unveiled his new Board of Peace at Davos on Thursday, casting himself againContinue Reading
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
BEIJING (AP) — Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric carsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka cyclone caused $4.1 bn damage-World Bank
Colombo (AFP) – Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka last month, caused an estimated $4.1 billion in direct physical damageContinue Reading
Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026, aided by post-cyclone reconstruction
COLOMBO, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more than 5% next year, matching thisContinue Reading
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