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India, Sri Lanka will work to strengthen fight against terrorism, organised crime: PM Modi
New Delhi, December 16Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on key bilateral issues, including trade, investment, connecti...Will work closely to strengthen cultural ties: FM Sitharaman meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake
New Delhi, December 16Union Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman on Monday welcomed newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, congratulating him on his victory in the elections and s...Trudeau's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns hours before statement on Canada's economy
Ottawa, December 16Hours before the statement on Canada's economy, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announced her resignation from the Cabinet.37 fake alcohol deaths reported in Turkey's Istanbul since November
Istanbul, Dec 16Since the beginning of November, 37 people have died from poisoning due to consuming counterfeit alcohol in Turkey's Istanbul, the Istanbul Governor's Office said in a s...African officials call for greater cross-border cereal trade to boost food security
Nairobi, Dec 16Seamless intra-African trade in cereals, including maize, rice, wheat and legumes, holds the key to tackling the food security crisis in Africa besides boosting rural incomes, off...British private sector sees fastest employment decline in four years
London, Dec 16Britain's private sector is facing a significant downturn in employment, with job cuts reaching their steepest rate in nearly four years, according to the latest S&P Glob...Talks on future of Russian military bases in Syria in progress: Kremlin
Moscow, Dec 16Russia is still in talks with the Syrian side on the status of Russia's military bases in the country, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Former Syrian President al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia
Damascus, Dec 16Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released on Monday his first public statement since leaving Damascus on December 8, detailing the chaotic moments leading up to his departu...Emergency warning issued over bushfire in southeast Australia amid heatwave
Sydney, Dec 16An emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire burning west of Melbourne in Australia's second-most populous state.Indonesia beefs up security for Christmas, new year's eve celebrations
Jakarta, Dec 16Indonesian police and soldiers will jointly deploy 141,443 personnel to secure Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations nationwide, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigi...Bangladesh at crossroads: The struggle to preserve historical memory and national identity
New Delhi, Dec 16Five months after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh finds itself trapped in a state of lawlessness, political turmoil, and deepening societal divisions. The ...New Zealand sees increased prices for domestic flights, accommodation
Wellington, Dec 16New Zealand saw increased domestic air and hotel prices, which means the cost of exploring the country has become more expensive, according to the statistics department Stats NZ o...Cambodia launches digital platform for informal economy
Phnom Penh, Dec 16The Cambodian government officially launched a digital platform for the informal economy on Monday.South Korea: Constitutional Court to hold first preparatory hearing on Yoon's impeachment on Dec 27
Seoul, Dec 16The South Korea's Constitutional Court said Monday that it will hold its first preparatory hearing on the Parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 27,...
Bangladesh concerned over Litton Das' white-ball form, says chief selector
Dhaka, Dec 16Bangladesh chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain has expressed concerns about Litton Das' recent struggles in white-ball cricket and said a break can be arranged for him if need...South Korea: Ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon steps down following Yoon's impeachment
Seoul, Dec 16The leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) of South Korea said Monday on that he is stepping down amid growing internal strife following the National Assembly's vote t...Outbreak of sheep, goat plague reported in western Mongolia
Ulan Bator, Dec 16An outbreak of a highly contagious disease affecting sheep and goats has been reported in the western Mongolian province of Khovd, local media reported on Monday.PM Modi accepts President Dissanayake's invitation to visit Sri Lanka: MEA
New Delhi, December 16Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said that during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended an invitation to him to visit ...Talks to continue for cooperation for multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka with involvement of UAE for supply of reliable energy
New Delhi, December 16India and Sri Lanka are discussing cooperation between them and the UAE to implement a multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for the supply of affordable and reliable ene...Discussed fishermen's livelihoods, agreed on humanitarian approach: PM Modi after talks with Sri Lankan President
New Delhi, December 16Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that issues related to the livelihood of fishermen were discussed during his meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and both...India, Sri Lanka agree to enhance INR-LKR trade settlements, encourage investments in island nation to enhance its export potential
New Delhi, December 16The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake marked a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations, with...India, Sri Lanka and UAE to implement multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supply of affordable and reliable energy
New Delhi, December 16India, Sri Lanka and UAE have decided to implement a multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supplying affordable and reliable energy, according to the India - Sri Lank...XRG, BP close deal to launch new natural gas platform 'Arcius Energy'
Abu Dhabi, December 16XRG and BP today announced they have reached financial close and completed the formation of their new joint venture (JV) and international natural gas platform - Arcius Energy. An...Diversity Is the cornerstone of democracy, says Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on new culture
New Delhi, December 16Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during his visit to Delhi, highlighted unity, social protection, and sustainable development as the cornerstones of his administrati...Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day of Liberation War
Dhaka, December 16Bangladesh is celebrating on Monday the anniversary of the victory against Pakistan in the Liberation War.Elections in Bangladesh could be scheduled between late 2025 and early 2026, says Chief Adviser Yunus
Dhaka, December 16Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced on Monday that Bangladesh's next general elections could be scheduled between late 2025 and the first half of 2026. Yunus made the stat...Deterrence is key to dissuading a Chinese invasion of Taiwan
Hong Kong, December 16There was a surge in coercive drills by China's military and maritime law enforcement agencies around Taiwan from December 9-11, the largest such activities since the 1996 Ta...French survey shows overwhelming support for Taiwan
Taipei, December 16A majority of French respondents believe Taiwan's future should be decided by its people, according to an annual survey conducted by the Descartes Foundation and the Institut...Moldova joins International Solar Alliance
New Delhi, December 16Moldova has joined the International Solar Alliance, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said on Monday.Taiwan must invest in asymmetric warfare, US expert says
Taipei, December 16Noting that traditional weapons would be easy for China to counter, US-based military analyst Eric Gomez has stressed the need for Taiwan to invest in asymmetric weapons, Taipei T...South Korea: Finance Minister reassures eased uncertainties following Yoon's impeachment
Seoul, Dec 16South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok reiterated on Monday that uncertainties from the recent martial law debacle have eased following the impeachment of President Yoo...Peace talks over eastern Congo aborted
Kinshasa, Dec 16A peace summit scheduled for Sunday to address conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was called off at the last minute due to a tough negotiation standof...Bangladesh plans national election by late 2025 or mid 2026
Dhaka, Dec 16Bangladeshi interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus Monday said it may be possible to hold the next national elections at the end of 2025 or the first half of 2026.Australia warns travellers to Fiji of methanol poisoning risk
Canberra, Dec 16The Australian government has updated its travel advice for Fiji after several tourists were hospitalized with suspected alcohol poisoning.Millions of Australians warned to prepare for severe heat, possible fires
Sydney, Dec 16Millions of people in southeast Australia have been warned to prepare for severe heat and possible fires.South Korean govt to expedite economic policy implementation to assist market stabilisation
Seoul, Dec 16The South Korean government will accelerate its implementation of key economic policy measures to help normalise financial markets, which have largely stabilised following the imp...
Won't allow our land to be used in any manner that is detrimental to India's interest: Lankan President Dissanayake
New Delhi, Dec 16Thanking India for its "immense support" during the unprecedented economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday also assured Prime Minister Na...Young kids, professionals from 65 countries participate in global AI competition in Russia
Moscow, Dec 16Young children and professionals from 65 countries, including India, have taken part in AIChallenge, an international AI competition for children organised by Sberbank and AI Alli...North Korea reports South Korea's President Yoon impeachment 2 days after parliamentary vote
Seoul, Dec 16North Korea's state media on Monday reported on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, two days after South Korea's National Assembly voted to impeach ...Mystery illness that causes 'excessive body shaking' affects about 300 people in Uganda
New Delhi, Dec 16About 300 people in Uganda have reportedly been affected by a mystery illness that causes 'excessive body shaking'.