International

November 20, 2024 2:03 PM November 20, 2024 2:03 PM

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Countdown Begins for the Grand Opening of 55th International Film Festival of India

The countdown has begun for the grand opening of 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India, IFFI. A star studded ceremony will begin at 5pm at Goa's Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. Our correspondent reports that rehearsals are underway for the event that will celebrate Ind...

November 20, 2024 1:53 PM November 20, 2024 1:53 PM

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Maldives President Dr. Muizzu rejects controversial media bill

Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has said that he does not seek to control the media in the archipelago. Speaking at the “Week 52” ceremony marking his administration's first year, Dr. Muizzu declared his rejection of the controversial Media and Broadcasting bill which was introduced by an inde...

November 20, 2024 1:42 PM November 20, 2024 1:42 PM

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ADB approves 200 million dollar loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s financial sector

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 200 million dollar policy-based loan to support Sri Lanka in strengthening its financial sector. This marks the second subprogram under ADB’s Financial Sector Stability and Reforms Program towards stabilising the country’s economy and manage the financ...

November 20, 2024 6:03 AM November 20, 2024 6:03 AM

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19th G20 Summit concludes; Brazil hands over presidency to South Africa

The 19th G20 Summit has ended with Brazil's President Lula Da Silva handing over the presidency to President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday. In his closing address, President Lula talked about various initiatives taken under Brazil's presidency.   The initiatives are, launching of Gl...

November 19, 2024 9:13 PM November 19, 2024 9:13 PM

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Germany assumes sabotage in damage to Baltic Sea telecom cables

Germany has said it assumes that the damage caused to two telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea was an act of sabotage. German Defence Minister Boris said today it is difficult to believe that the cables between Finland and Germany, and between Sweden and Lithuania, were accidentally severed. &...