Colombo, April 19, 2026: Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday, marking his first foreign visit since taking office in September last year. The two day visit is expected to focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation and reinforcing long standing ties between the two neighbouring countries. During his stay, the…
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Washington, April 19, 2026: Former US Vice President Kamala Harris launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump, claiming he was drawn into the Iran conflict under the influence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking at a political event, Harris alleged that the ongoing war was not aligned with the wishes of the American…
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Iran’s so-called “mosquito fleet” has come under renewed focus amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with analysts pointing to the small, fast attack boats as a key component of Tehran’s strategy to threaten or disrupt maritime traffic through one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. The term refers to a flotilla associated…
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U.A.E: Dubai Police have arrested alleged Irish organised crime figure Daniel Kinahan in a major development involving one of Europe’s most scrutinised criminal networks. Authorities in Dubai confirmed the arrest of an Irish fugitive linked to organised criminal activity following receipt of a judicial file from Irish authorities. While the initial police statement did not…
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U.S.A: A shooting incident at the Navy Yard in Washington DC on Thursday triggered a major security response, with multiple law enforcement agencies rushing to the scene amid fears that the attack may have been targeted. Initial reports and visuals circulating online showed heavily armed officers moving quickly through the area, intensifying concerns about the…
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Jakarta, April 17, 2026: A tragic aviation accident in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province has resulted in the deaths of at least eight individuals after a helicopter went down in a hard to access forested region. According to authorities, the aircraft was carrying passengers along with crew members when it lost contact and eventually crashed in…
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At the United Nations General Assembly, India voiced serious concern over the rising risks to commercial vessels passing through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, stressing the urgent need to ensure uninterrupted maritime movement. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, highlighted that ongoing hostilities in West Asia have increased threats to civilian shipping…
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Russia has carried out one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine this year, launching hundreds of drones and missiles in a coordinated attack that left at least 16 people dead and more than 100 injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes, which unfolded over a 24-hour period, targeted several major cities, including the…
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Pakistan has received a fresh financial inflow of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, with the State Bank of Pakistan confirming the transfer on April 15, 2026. The funds are expected to provide support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves at a time when its economy continues to face significant pressure. The announcement, however, quickly drew…
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Actor Ahsaas Channa’s upcoming film Gudgudi has achieved a major milestone by securing a place at the Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival 2026. Directed by Manisha K Makwana, the project will be showcased at the prestigious film market held alongside the festival in Cannes from May 12 to May 23. The selection…
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