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From war to layoffs to meltdowns to famous deaths: The year that was 2022
Russia invaded Ukraine and got suspended from the UNHRC. Massive layoffs took place at Meta, Twitte…
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A Sri Lankan health minister who promoted 'magic potions' made by a 'sorcerer' as COVID cures has been replaced
Former health minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi later contracted COVID-19 and was hospitalized.
Vanessa Gu
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Sri Lanka removes top health bureaucrat amid coronavirus crisis
Before assuming his current position, Munasinghe was serving as the Director General of the Army Me…
PTI
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Sri Lanka said it won't go into lockdown yet, despite a "COVID bomb" in the country where bodies are piling up and there's a backlog of mass cremations
The Sri Lankan government held mass cremations last weekend after Colombo's main hospital ran out o…
Matthew Loh
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As Sri Lanka’s political crisis continues, its ‘unofficial’ government has awarded two key port contracts to Chinese companies — here’s what that means for India
India’s bid for influence in the South Asian region just got a little bit trickier. The dea…
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Business highlights
New Delhi, Nov 29 () Following are the top business stories at 1825 hours:
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PTI
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Coronavirus: Lanka to grant bail to 8,000 remand prisoners
Last month, three inmates were killed and six others wounded in North Central Prison when they scu…
PTI
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Coronavirus: India offers $10 million to SAARC for emergency funds
India on Sunday offered $10 million to set up a common voluntary emergency fund for the members of …
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It’s ‘India first’ as PM Narendra Modi seeks to fend off China in Maldives and Sri Lanka
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first overseas trip since being elected to a second te…
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China is giving away a warship, and it's the latest sign of the growing rivalry between Asia's 2 most powerful militaries
Senior Colonel Xu Jianwei, an official at the Chinese Embassy in Colombo, said Beijing this year wi…
Christopher Woody
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Global leaders wish UK PM Boris Johnson speedy recovery
London, Apr 7 () Several international leaders including US President Donald Trump and Prime Minist…
PTI
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India is buying world's emptiest airport in its battle for territorial dominance with China
"A key element in any overseas naval base, and even a logistics facility, is easy access by air for…
Tara Francis Chan
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The tragic blasts on Easter Sunday is just the start of a long weary summer for Sri Lanka's tourism industry
Five-star hotels were among the main targets of the bombing that included Cinnamon Grand, Shangr…
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10 Things You Need To Know Before European Markets Open
Analysts Are Now Starting To Expect US Deflation. In a new note to clients, BNP Paribas' Laura…
Mike Bird
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The US and Japan are competing with China, and they've all got a small island country in their sights
Trincomalee saw a visit by the US Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy in April, and in August - a few wee…
Christopher Woody
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The 10 Most Important Things In The World Right Now
3. German Chancellor Angela Merkel is hesitant to ease sanctions on Russia, saying on Thursday that…
Dina Spector
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Nawaz Sharif May Accept Modi’s Invitation To Attend Swearing-in Ceremony
Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) spokesperson Siddiqul Farooq said, “The Pakistan Prime Minister will…
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'China is not Father Christmas': India's concern about Beijing's expansion grows after a new port deal
China's latest investment extends the country's One Belt, One Road initiative, which includes overl…
Christopher Woody
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Everything you need to know about the emergency In Sri Lanka
As a nation that endured a brutal war we are all aware of the values of peace, respect, unity &…
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India must be worried about China's $46 billion gift to Pakistan. Know why
What might seem a bit uncomfortable for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi before he visits China nex…