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October 4, 2025 7:34 PM October 4, 2025 7:34 PM

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40 Sri Lankan Civil Servants Complete Capacity-Building Programme at India’s NCGG

As many as 40 senior Sri Lankan civil servants underwent a special capacity-building programme at the National Centre for Good Governance of India (NCGG) from September 22 to October 3 on the theme 'Clean Cities, Better Future: Transforming Urban Sri Lanka with Regional Practices', the High Commissi...

October 4, 2025 1:19 PM October 4, 2025 1:19 PM

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China issues orange alert for Typhoon Matmo

China’s national observatory has issued an orange alert for Typhoon Matmo as it strengthens and heads towards the country's southern coast. According to the National Meteorological Centre, the storm was moving northwest at 25 to 30 kilometer per hour. It is forecast to make landfall tomorrow between...

October 4, 2025 1:14 PM October 4, 2025 1:14 PM

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Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi has been elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party today. She is set to become the first female Prime Minister of Japan on 15th of this month.   Japan's former Economic Security Minister Takaichi defeated Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff, securing...

October 4, 2025 10:35 AM October 4, 2025 10:35 AM

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires Navy chief

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Navy chief of staff Jon Harrison yesterday, following rising tensions inside the Navy’s leadership.   Pentagon confirmed Harrison’s removal and said that he will no longer serve as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy and thanked him for his servic...

October 3, 2025 9:35 PM October 3, 2025 9:35 PM

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Israeli Police Play Indian National Anthem on Haifa Day

A video showing Israeli police playing the Indian National Anthem on Haifa Day recently has gone viral on social media, displaying the unique bonhomie between the strategic partners. The Israeli police played the National Anthem during an event to mark the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Haifa. T...

October 3, 2025 9:25 PM October 3, 2025 9:25 PM

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UNSC Grants Travel Ban Exemption for Afghan FM Muttaqi to Visit India

The United Nations Security Council has approved travel ban exemptions for Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, to visit India from October 9 to 16. Under a Security Council resolution, certain individuals linked to the Taliban are subject to travel bans. However, the resolution a...

October 3, 2025 7:40 PM October 3, 2025 7:40 PM

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Laos Issues Nationwide Warning as Tropical Storm Matmo Approaches

The Laos weather bureau has issued a nationwide warning for continued rainfall as tropical storm Matmo approaches, urging the public to stay alert and prepare for potential flooding and landslides. The storm is moving west-northwest at a speed of 20 km per hour and is expected to cross the Philippin...