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March 20, 2025 7:54 AM

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Russia, Ukraine swap 175 prisoners in major exchange

Russia and Ukraine said yesterday, they had each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges since the Russian military operation started three years ago. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said, that releasing all prisoners of war as well as captured civilians would be an important ste...

March 20, 2025 7:50 AM

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Ukranian President Zelensky agrees to partial ceasefire with Russia: US

United States says that Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to a partial ceasefire in the war against Russia that was discussed by US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The White House said last night that the US President briefed Mr. Zelensky on a phone ...

March 20, 2025 7:38 AM

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Israeli forces resume ground operations in Gaza as death toll climbs

Israel has expanded its military campaign in Gaza, launching ground operations in the central and southern parts of the territory just a day after airstrikes killed at least 400 Palestinians in one of the deadliest episodes since the war began in October 2023.   The Israeli military announced...

March 19, 2025 10:19 PM

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IHC organises special performances to commemorate World Puppetry Day

As part of the commemoration of World Puppetry Day, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), under the High Commission of India, organised a special performance by the Sri Anura Puppetry Society from Ambalangoda. Led by award-winning puppeteer Nalin Gamvari, the event showcased common themes, fol...

March 19, 2025 7:43 PM

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Nine-month ordeal of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ended

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore of NASA returned to Earth early this morning aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico. A splashdown occurred off the coast of Tallahassee in the Florida Panhandle, bringing to an end the nine-month o...

March 19, 2025 5:39 PM

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Turkish authorities detain Istanbul Mayor, key rival of President Erdogan

    Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of an investigation into corruption and terror links. The state-run Anadolu Agency reported that prosecutors also issued warrants for around 100 other people, including businessmen and journalists. Imamoglu was detained ...

March 19, 2025 5:31 PM

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Indian vehicle manufacturers venture automobile collaboration  with Sri Lanka

  In a move to foster collaboration and development in the automobile industry, an 18-member delegation from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers visited Sri Lanka this week. The delegation called on Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi...

March 19, 2025 1:37 PM

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Ceasefire collapses as Israel resumes airstrikes on Gaza, over 400 reported dead

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which had held for nearly two months, came to an abrupt end yesterday as Israeli airstrikes targeted Gaza, resulting in over 400 reported casualties, according to health authorities. Israeli officials stated that this was just the beginning of renewed military...

March 19, 2025 1:19 PM

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Pak-Afghan border remains closed as talks fail again

The Torkham border crossing, a key trade and transit point between Afghanistan and Pakistan, remains closed as the second round of ceasefire talks between religious, political, and tribal elders from both sides could not yield a breakthrough. According to media reports, the border was expected to re...

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