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May 29, 2025 8:36 AM

US imposes visa restrictions on foreign officials censoring American citizens

The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting foreign officials accused of censoring American citizens. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled the measures, stating that Americans had been fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their free speech...

May 29, 2025 7:59 AM

Hamas’ Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar killed in Israeli air strike in Khan Younis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas leader in Gaza and brother of late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, was killed in an Israeli airstrike earlier this month. Speaking in parliament, Mr. Netanyahu said, Israel was at a dramatic turning point in its war again...

May 28, 2025 10:19 PM

Sri Lanka: International Tourist footfall crosses one million mark

    Sri Lanka has crossed the one million mark in international tourist arrivals this year, nearly a month earlier than last year, signalling a strong post-pandemic recovery. Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed 1,006,097 visitors recorded between Janua...

May 28, 2025 6:34 PM

Germany aims to bring Bills restricting migration

  The German Cabinet has approved two draft bills aimed at tightening the country’s migration laws, including restricting family reunification for certain refugees and ending the fast-track citizenship process for well-integrated migrants. One proposed change affects people with subsidiary prote...

May 28, 2025 1:55 PM

Cambodia records fourth death of H5N1 bird flu in 2025

In Cambodia, an 11-year-old boy from Kampong Speu province died of H5N1 human avian influenza today, becoming the fourth human death from the virus so far this year. The country's Ministry of Health, in a press statement, said the boy was positive for the H5N1 virus.   According to queries, ...

May 28, 2025 12:25 PM

Sri Lanka’s exports to India surge nearly 40% in early 2025

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports to India have surged nearly 40 per cent during the first four months of 2025. It has reached 334 million dollars compared to 239 million dollars a year earlier. According to data released by Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board, India has been the second-largest d...

May 28, 2025 8:16 AM

SpaceX successfully launches Starship Super Heavy on ninth test flight

SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship Super Heavy rocket on its ninth test flight from its facility near Boca Chica Beach in South Texas, early this morning. The ninth uncrewed test launch flew farther than the last two attempts that ended in explosive failure. The much-anticipated liftoff t...

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