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Sri Lankan President warns against rumours and false stories while promising stern action against the terror masterminds
President Sirisena appealed to the nation to act with utmost restraint and patience, and not t…
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Sri Lanka’s tilt towards China expected to be ‘low key’ as new president Gotabaya Rajapaksa takes the reins
Sri Lanka’s freshly elected president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will take a “low key” approach in restorin…
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Sri Lanka’s Parliament reassembles with the same Prime Minister but the political crisis might not be over just yet
With the reconvening of Parliament and Wickremesinghe once again at the helm of the govern…
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International leaders are already congratulating Narendra Modi for victory in India’s general election
The Sri Lankan president, Maithripala Sirisena, has also congratulated Narendra Modi for winning t…
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Sri Lanka's political crisis takes a decisive turn as the ousted Prime Minister wins a key majority vote in Parliament
Wickremesinghe, who was unceremoniously booted out of office by President Maithripala Sirisena a…
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It’s ‘India first’ as PM Narendra Modi seeks to fend off China in Maldives and Sri Lanka
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first overseas trip since being elected to a second te…
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ISIS claims it is behind Sri Lankan serial blasts
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the serial blasts in Sri Lanka, one of the dead…
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Narendra Modi’s Swearing- In Ceremony 2019: A look at all the High-profile foreign dignitaries who are going to be present at the ceremony.
The ceremony is going to witness the presence of 8,000 guests, making it the biggest-ever cere…
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PM Narendra Modi invites BIMSTEC leaders to swearing-in ceremony
India has invited leaders of BIMSTEC (The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and…
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After declaring a state of emergency, Sri Lanka has banned Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
After a state of emergency was declared on Tuesday, curfews were instated in the central district o…
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PM Modi meets Egyptian President on the sidelines of UN General Assembly sessions
The meeting was "reaffirming an ancient connection," said Vikas Swarup, spokesman of Ministry of …
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As Sri Lanka’s political crisis continues, its ‘unofficial’ government has awarded two key port contracts to Chinese companies — here’s what that means for India
India’s bid for influence in the South Asian region just got a little bit trickier. The dea…
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China is giving away a warship, and it's the latest sign of the growing rivalry between Asia's 2 most powerful militaries
Senior Colonel Xu Jianwei, an official at the Chinese Embassy in Colombo, said Beijing this year wi…
Christopher Woody
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Breaking News: Jayalalithaa laid to rest
Tears welled up the eyes of supports as people bid adieu to the ‘iron lady’ of Indian politics. Ear…
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10 Things You Need To Know Before European Markets Open
Analysts Are Now Starting To Expect US Deflation. In a new note to clients, BNP Paribas' Laura…
Mike Bird
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Easter Sunday Blasts: Deadly explosion kills 207, Sri Lankan Prime Minister urges people to stay united and strong
I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today. I call upon all Sri Lankans during thi…
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The 10 Most Important Things In The World Right Now
9. Standard Chartered is reportedly closing its stock broking, equity research, and equit…
Dina Spector
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India must be worried about China's $46 billion gift to Pakistan. Know why
What might seem a bit uncomfortable for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi before he visits China nex…
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Everything you need to know about the emergency In Sri Lanka
As a nation that endured a brutal war we are all aware of the values of peace, respect, unity &…