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Global technology giant Microsoft has officially shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, as part of its global restructuring plan. The company announced the move citing a shift to a cloud-based, partner-led model and broader workforce reductions about 9,100 jobs cut globally. &nb...
July 5, 2025 12:09 PM
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In US, at least 24 people have died and dozens are missing in Texas, after severe flooding hit the area, according to the authorities. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for several central Texas counties and said search and rescue operations will continue overnight. More t...
July 5, 2025 11:43 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed his country's air defence capabilities during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump. In a social media post, President Zelensky said, the two leaders agreed to work together to strengthen protection of the skies of Ukraine. He sai...
July 4, 2025 6:16 PM
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In Italy, over 40 people were injured in a gas station explosion on Via Gordiani in the Prenestino district of eastern Rome this morning. Some of the casualties included rescue workers responding to the scene. Preliminary findings from the local fire department suggest the explosion may have been tr...
July 4, 2025 7:34 PM
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Russia has launched fresh massive aerial attacks on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today announced that Russia has launched one of the largest-scale air attacks against Ukraine in recent times, involving 550 targets, including at least 330 Russian-Iranian 'Shahed' drones and ballist...
July 4, 2025 6:05 PM
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Major Asian markets ended mixed today as investors awaited details on trade deals ahead of US President Donald Trump’s deadline for higher tariffs next week. South Korea's Kospi index dropped almost two per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declined over 0.6 per cent, and Singapore's Straits Times i...
July 4, 2025 3:52 PM
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The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill to Parliament in October this year. The Budget speech is scheduled for November, followed by debate in November and December. The Budget will align with the “Rich Country - Beautiful Country” policy vision and the Nati...
July 4, 2025 3:44 PM
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Sri Lanka Customs has collected over 1 trillion Sri Lankan rupees in revenue during the first six months of 2025, putting it on track to surpass the government’s annual revenue target of Rs. 2.115 trillion. Addressing a media briefing in Colombo on Thursday, Customs Spokesperson and Additiona...
July 4, 2025 3:36 PM
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Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of India’s largest steel producers, has inaugurated its Representative Office in Dubai. Steel and Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated SAIL’s first international office in West Asia, marking a significant step in its global expansion str...
July 4, 2025 3:24 PM
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US President Donald Trump has announced plans to send letters to various countries outlining the tariffs they will be required to pay. The letters could begin circulating as early as today, with the July 9 deadline just days away. President Trump said the letters will detail the exact amounts each n...
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