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May 12, 2025 8:10 AM

Hamas to release last living American hostage as part of ceasefire efforts

Hamas has announced to release of Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, as part of ceasefire efforts. Hamas said that releasing the hostage is part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. The Office of the Prime Minister of Israel said ...

May 12, 2025 6:30 AM

US announces trade deal with China

The United States announced a trade deal with China in Geneva, Switzerland, last night. In a statement released by the White House, the US Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, said the talks with China were very productive and the details of the deal will be shared today. He also thanked the Sw...

May 11, 2025 9:43 PM

Sri Lanka Set to Celebrate Vesak with Lights, Prayers & Acts of Compassion

In Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya, arrangements for tomorrow’s state Vesak festival are in full swing. The Vesak festival, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha, is the most significant religious and cultural festival in the island nation, celebrated with deep reveren...

May 11, 2025 7:30 PM

International Team Scales Mount Kanchenjunga, Marks First Ascent of the Season

A team of 10 mountaineers comprising five Nepalese and five climbers from the UK, Kosovo, Iran and the UAE have successfully climbed the world’s third-highest peak – the 8,586-metre-high Mount Kanchenjunga. The feat achieved yesterday marks the first ascent of the peak this climbing season.   ...

May 11, 2025 6:00 PM

Zelenskyy Welcomes Putin’s Offer for Direct Talks as Positive Sign to End War

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the indication that Russia may be considering ending the war, calling it a positive sign. He emphasised the importance of a full, lasting, and reliable ceasefire as the first step towards peace. Zelenskyy said that the ceasefire must cover all ar...

May 11, 2025 2:17 PM

Sri Lanka: 21 people killed in bus accident in Gerandiella area at Kotmale

In a devastating bus accident that took place early this morning in the Gerandiella area at Kotmale in Sri Lanka, 21 people have lost lives with over 35 injured. The private bus, en route from Kataragama to Kurunegala, plunged into a ravine after skidding off a winding, rain-slicked road.     T...

May 11, 2025 12:33 PM

World leaders praise ceasefire between India and Pakistan 

World leaders have praised the ceasefire between India and Pakistan as a key move to reduce tensions between the two countries. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the development, urging both nations to build on this progress. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the ceasefire as h...

May 11, 2025 9:31 AM

Albania holds parliamentary elections today

Albania holds parliamentary elections today in which prime minister Edi Rama is seeking an unprecedented fourth term in office. A total of 3.7 million Albanian citizens are eligible to elect 140 members of parliament with the Albanian diaspora participating in the ballot for the first time. Polling ...

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