Maldives Presidential frontrunner eyes closer ties with China
(AFP)-The Maldives stands at a geopolitical crossroads ahead of its presidential runoff vote with the frontrunner, a former construction minister,Continue Reading
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Libya floods: Number of deaths in Derna could reach 20,000, mayor says
The number of deaths in the Libyan city of Derna could range from 18,000 to 20,000 following catastrophic flooding, accordingContinue Reading
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka readies for critical first IMF review
Sept 13 (Reuters) – Crisis-hit Sri Lanka must convince IMF officials that it has met key goals under a $2.9Continue Reading
Sri Lanka deploys troops as the railway workers’ strike worsens
COLOMBO (AP)- Sri Lanka’s government deployed army troops at railroad stations as railway employees continued with their strike that paralyzed trainContinue Reading
Maldives presidential runoff is set for Sept. 30 with pro-China opposition in a surprise lead
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Maldivians will return to the polls on Sept. 30 to vote in a runoff electionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Slashes Asia Cup Ticket Prices To Fill Empty Stadiums
(AFP)-Sri Lanka Cricket slashed ticket prices for the Asia Cup by up to 95 percent on Sunday after costs wereContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s President will appoint a committee to probe allegations of complicity in 2019 bombings
COLOMBO(AP)- Sri Lanka’s president said Sunday he will appoint a committee chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge to investigate allegationsContinue Reading
Maldives Opposition Candidate Muizzu Ahead in Presidential Race -Local Media
(Reuters) – Maldives opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu has edged ahead in the results announced so far in the first roundContinue Reading
At least 296 people killed after powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Morocco, officials say
(CBS/AP)-A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing hundreds of people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in majorContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition defeats a no-confidence motion against embattled Health minister
OLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition on Friday defeated a no-confidence motion against the country’s health ministerContinue Reading
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