International

August 23, 2025 12:00 PM

Typhoon Kajiki approaching towards southern coast of China’s Hainan Island

Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th typhoon of the year is approaching towards southern coast of China's Hainan Island, the provincial meteorological bureau said today. The centre of Typhoon Kajiki was located around 770 kilometres east of Hainan's Sanya City over the sea. Typhoon Kajiki is forecast to continu...

August 23, 2025 11:59 AM

Iraq: 7 suspected Islamic State terrorists arrested in Nineveh province

Seven suspected Islamic State (IS) terrorists, including two women have been arrested in Iraq's Nineveh province. According to Iraq's military intelligence, the arrests were made in several areas of the province yesterday following accurate intelligence information and intensive field monitoring. Th...

August 23, 2025 9:49 AM

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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe remanded in custody till Aug 26

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been remanded in custody till the 26th of this month over allegations of misusing public funds during a private trip to the UK in 2023. Akashvani correspondent reports that Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been remanded until A...

August 23, 2025 9:45 AM

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US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicates potential rate cut soon

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has indicated that a potential rate reduction could occur during September's central bank meeting. However, he maintained a balanced stance, refraining from making definitive commitments about interest rate cuts.   His comments acknowledged mounting con...