On Thursday, Sri Lankans headed to the polls in a crucial snap election that will shape the nation’s political landscape and determine the mandate of newly elected President Anura Kumara …
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South Korea, U.S., and Japan Begin Joint Military Exercises Amid North Korea and Ukraine Concerns
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalSouth Korea’s military announced a collaborative three-day military exercise with the United States and Japan, starting Wednesday. The joint drill, named Freedom Edge, will involve fighter jets, maritime patrol aircraft, …
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Tragic Attack in Southern China: Driver Rams Car into Crowd, Killing 35 People
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalDevastating Car Attack in Zhuhai, China A violent attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai has left 35 people dead and 43 others severely injured. The incident occurred on …
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New Zealand Issues Historic Apology to Abuse Survivors in State and Faith-Based Institutions
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalNew Zealand’s government issued a formal apology on Tuesday to survivors and families impacted by decades of abuse in state and religious institutions. This apology acknowledges the physical, sexual, and …
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North Korea Ratifies Defense Treaty with Russia Amid Rising Military Cooperation
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalNorth Korea has officially approved a defense treaty with Russia, solidifying an agreement signed by the leaders of both countries in June. This mutual defense pact requires each nation to …
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China and Indonesia Ink $10 Billion in Deals to Boost Cooperation Across Energy, Technology, and Trade
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalChina and Indonesia Sign $10 Billion Agreement, Expanding Cooperation in Energy, Technology, and Trade China and Indonesia have secured trade and investment deals worth $10 billion, covering diverse sectors such …
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Australia’s Parliament Faces 30 Serious Workplace Complaints Amid Efforts to Improve Safety Standards
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalAustralia’s Parliament Records 30 Serious Workplace Complaints, Including Sexual Assault, Over Nine-Month Period Over the course of nine months, Australia’s Parliament received 30 reports of severe workplace misconduct, including cases …
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Russia and North Korea Forge Strategic Partnership with Mutual Defense Agreement
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalRussia and North Korea Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Mutual Defense Treaty Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a treaty establishing a strategic partnership with North Korea, including a mutual defense …
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Deadly Bomb Blast Hits Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan, Killing at Least 24
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalBomb Blast at Quetta Railway Station Kills 24, Injures Dozens in Balochistan A deadly bomb explosion shook a busy railway station in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, early …
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Peru and China Set to Sign Enhanced Free-Trade Agreement, Projecting Major Commerce Boost
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalPeru and China to Strengthen Trade Partnership with New Free-Trade Agreement Peru and China are set to sign an updated free-trade agreement during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to …