International

March 22, 2024 9:06 PM

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UN General Assembly approves first resolution on Artificial Intelligence

The UN General Assembly has approved the first resolution on Artificial Intelligence, AI. The resolution gives global support to an international effort to ensure the powerful new technology benefits all nations, respects human rights and is safe, secure and trustworthy.   The resolution, spons...

March 22, 2024 7:03 PM

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UN Security Council to vote on US resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on Friday on the United States’ resolution calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid for Palestinians. on the other hand, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prim...

March 22, 2024 12:03 PM

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World Water Day is being celebrated today

World Water Day is being celebrated today. The day is observed every year on 22nd of March, to honor the importance of freshwater. World Water Day brings people, organizations, and governments together to confront urgent water challenges and strive toward guaranteeing that everyone has access to cle...

March 22, 2024 8:42 AM

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US, UK & Australia entered agreement to build Australia’s SSN-AUKUS submarines

The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have entered a new agreement to build Australia’s SSN-AUKUS submarines and termed it a significant milestone in the endeavour of defence cooperation.   Under the new trilateral Security partnership, Australia’s ASC and UK-based BAE Systems will bui...

March 21, 2024 8:05 PM

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UNDP unveils its latest findings, revealing a stark reality of multidimensional vulnerability plaguing significant portions of Northern and Eastern region of Sri Lanka

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has unveiled its latest findings, revealing a stark reality of multidimensional vulnerability plaguing significant portions of the Northern and Eastern region of Sri Lanka. As a solution, Indian investments in the entire Sri Lanka in general and the re...

March 22, 2024 1:03 PM

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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka for USD 337 million bailout

In Sri Lanka, Senior Mission Chief of International Monetary Fund Peter Breuer and Deputy Mission Chief Katsiaryna Svirydzenka announced a staff-level agreement with Sri Lankan authorities regarding the second review of the economic reform program. The program, supported by a 4-year Extended Fund Fa...

March 21, 2024 5:39 PM

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Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns one year after his election

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong has resigned one year after his election. His resignation has been accepted by the Vietnamese Communist Party. In a statement, the Communist government said Thuong violated party rules and cited “shortcomings”. He violated rules on “what party members are not allow...