International

December 14, 2024 11:52 AM December 14, 2024 11:52 AM

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Sri Lanka concludes Sovereign Bond Restructuring

In a statement, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance announced that the restructuring involved an exchange of defaulted International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) for new securities that were launched on 25th November. The initiative saw a good participation, with nearly 98% of outstanding ISBs expected to be ...

December 14, 2024 9:21 AM December 14, 2024 9:21 AM

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US President elect Donald Trump advocates for ending costly Daylight Saving Time 

US President-elect Donald Trump has criticized Daylight Saving Time (DST), calling it inconvenient and costly for the country. He further stated that the Republican Party will make strong efforts to end the practice.      In a social media post, Trump stated that while DST has a small but strong con...

December 14, 2024 9:11 AM December 14, 2024 9:11 AM

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Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury in Luxembourg

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been admitted to the hospital after sustaining an unspecified injury during an official trip to Luxembourg.   Media reports said, Pelosi sustained injuries to her hip after she tripped and fell while at an event, citing sources that were unauthorised to ...

December 13, 2024 8:43 PM December 13, 2024 8:43 PM

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French President Macron names centrist leader Francois Bayrou as new Prime Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist leader François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France following a no-confidence vote that ousted the previous government. Francois Bayrou is the fourth Prime Minister this year. The 73-year-old MoDem leader, is tasked with forming a government...

December 13, 2024 7:49 PM December 13, 2024 7:49 PM

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Political clouds with India cleared for mutual benefit: Bangladesh Adviser Rizwana

Environment Adviser of Bangladesh, Syeda Rizwana Hasan has highlighted the importance of clearing the political clouds that once overshadowed India-Bangladesh relations, emphasising the need for fostering a harmonious partnership between the two nations. She said today in Dhaka the political clouds ...

December 13, 2024 5:37 PM December 13, 2024 5:37 PM

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Russia Launched Missile Attack on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure: Kyiv

Kyiv said that Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities during the morning rush hour on Friday. In a social media post, Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha alleged that Russian forces have been targeting Ukraine's electricity system, causing lengthy power cuts f...

December 13, 2024 11:15 AM December 13, 2024 11:15 AM

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27 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza

At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens of others injured in Israeli attacks at residential houses in the refugee camp of al-Nuseirat in central Gaza Strip. Palestinian Civil Defence spokesman Mahmoud Basal released a statement saying that the Israeli bombing targeted a residential block tha...

December 13, 2024 11:08 AM December 13, 2024 11:08 AM

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9 dead, several injured as boat carrying refugees sinks off Tunisia’s Coast

At least nine people have been killed and several injured after a boat carrying refugees sank off the coast in Tunisia yesterday. The incident occurred off the coast of Chebba, a port town in central Tunisia. According to reports, the boat was carrying 42 passengers when it sank due to bad weather. ...

December 13, 2024 10:49 AM December 13, 2024 10:49 AM

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Sri Lanka: 7 dead from leptospirosis in Jaffna Teaching Hospital

In Sri Lanka, seven individuals have been confirmed dead at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital due to leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever. The Health Ministry’s Epidemiology Unit confirmed this after conducting laboratory tests on samples collected from the deceased. Health authorities are closely ...