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May 21, 2024 1:43 PM
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The Presidential election will be held in Iran on June 28. IRNA reported that the election date was determined in a meeting attended by Iran's interim President Mohammad Mokhber, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, as well as Vice-President for L...
May 21, 2024 1:17 PM
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As the southwest monsoon establishes its presence over Sri Lanka, the island nation is experiencing intensified showery and windy conditions. Meteorological officials have issued warnings of heavy rainfall, forecasting showers exceeding 100mm in several regions. The Western, Sabaragamuwa, and...
May 21, 2024 11:53 AM
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The national flag is flying half-mast throughout the country as one-day state mourning is being observed today as a mark of respect on the demise of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The President of Iran and Foreign Minister were killed in a he...
May 21, 2024 9:27 AM
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A three day long Indo-Bangla music festival began in Sherpur, Bangladesh on Monday to celebrate the 250th birth anniversary of the mystic saint and humanist bard Fakir Lalan Shah. The Lalon Biswasangha organised the event in collaboration with the High Commission of India in Bangladesh and the Mini...
May 21, 2024 9:11 AM
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised for the infection of around 30,000 people with contaminated blood products, and the failure to address the problem. Addressing the House of Commons yesterday, Mr Sunak apologised on behalf of successive governments and declared it was a day of national sh...
May 21, 2024 8:33 AM
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The tugboats escorted the ill-fated container ship Dali, which caused Baltimore bridge collapse, back to port in the united States yesterday. Nearly two months have passed since the Dali lost power and crashed into one of the Baltimore bridge’s supporting columns, killing six construction workers an...
May 21, 2024 8:11 AM
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Hailing the excellent relationship between Colombo and New Delhi, Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said that India is marching towards economic glory, which is not only good for the region but also for countries like Sri Lanka. Talking to a news agency, he said, Sri Lanka is also looking at ...
May 20, 2024 8:46 PM
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Abu Dhabi, UAE - The third edition of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) kicked off today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, marking a pivotal moment in the MENA region's drive towards sustainable transportation. The high-profile event, running through May 22nd, features a 3-d...
May 20, 2024 8:26 PM
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The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan has applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the top three Hamas leaders. According to media reports, the arrest warrants are sought over war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Israel ...
May 20, 2024 6:37 PM
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and a group of officials accompanying them have died in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran. Quoting Iranian Red Crescent Society President, IRNA News agency said, the wreckage of the helicopter was found and there was n...
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