International

April 24, 2025 10:41 AM

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Postal voting begins in Sri Lanka for Local Government elections

In Sri Lanka, marking of postal votes for this year’s Local Government elections has commenced today, with over 648,000 eligible voters expected to cast their ballots by mail.   Postal voting will take place over four designated dates on April 24, 25, 28, and 29, allowing eligible applicants fr...

April 24, 2025 9:18 AM

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US President Trump accuses Zelensky of prolonging Russia-Ukraine war

United States President Donald Trump has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia and harming peace negotiations, after the Ukrainian president said that Kyiv would not recognise Russian control of Crimea. In a social media post, Mr Trump claimed that a deal t...

April 24, 2025 8:27 AM

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UN chief Antonio Guterres strongly condemns Pahalgam terror attack

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the terrorist strike at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. He stressed that attacks against civilians are unacceptable under any circumstances. The Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said tha...

April 23, 2025 7:44 PM

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India, Nepal discuss cooperation in energy sector

Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli today. During the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singha Durbar, various aspects of friendly and cultural relations, developmen...

April 23, 2025 6:13 PM

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Turkey: Several earthquakes hit Istanbul, no report of casualities so far

  Several earthquakes have hit Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, causing buildings to shake and creating panic among residents today. The tremors were powerful enough to scare people out of their homes and offices. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake with a magnitude...

April 23, 2025 5:36 PM

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Condolences continue to pour from Global leaders condemning J&K terror attack

Condolences continue to pour in from countries over Pahalgam terror attack. World leaders have reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express solidarity and support to India. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in a telepho...

April 23, 2025 11:50 AM

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Sri Lankan President condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam. In a social media post, he said that Sri Lanka always stands in solidarity with the people of India. He added that all hearts are with the victims and their families.

April 23, 2025 11:53 AM

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Nepal PM condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has condemned the terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Taking to the social networking site X, PM Oli has extended deepest condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, stating that Nepal stands firmly with India and st...

April 22, 2025 5:29 PM

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Pope Francis’ funeral scheduled for Saturday

 The funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday. The Vatican in a statement, said the funeral ceremony will take place at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. A slew of world leaders and foreign dignitaries are set to attend the funeral. Francis is currently laid out in a coffin in the ch...