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Udeni Kaluthantri, a 54-year-old port worker, became an overnight sensation last year for reasons that had nothing to do with his job. Days after protesters stormed the presidential palace in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, a video surfaced of Mr Kaluthantri lounging on a bed draped with the presidential flag. Pictures of young men jumping […]
- Brazil’s President vows to punish rioters who stormed Congress (Category: Breaking News)
- Mass arrests in Brazil as President condemns ‘terrorist’ riots (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan’s Supreme Court rules Imran Khan arrest was illegal (Category: Breaking News)
- A divided Japan bids farewell to its slain ex-PM (Category: Breaking News)
The US will send Ukraine a cluster munitions package to help in its counteroffensive against Russia. The White House said it had postponed the decision for as long as it could because of the risk of civilian harm from such unexploded ordnance. Ukraine has been asking for the weapons for months amid an ammunition shortage. […]
- Pope condemns human ‘hunger for wealth and power’ at Christmas Eve Mass (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone (Category: Breaking News)
- Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv as he pledges £50m in aid (Category: Breaking News)
Crisis-hit Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over $3bn (£2.4bn) of funding. The deal, which still needs to be approved by the global lender’s board, comes after an eight-month delay. The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947. To help secure […]
- Pakistan’s ex-president, Pervez Musharraf dies aged 79 (Category: Breaking News)
- JP Morgan to take over First Republic bank (Category: Breaking News)
- Nearly 40 pupils killed by militants in Uganda school attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Protesters among prisoners pardoned by Iran leader (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that the leader of Russia’s 24-hour mutiny, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has arrived in Belarus, three days after his Wagner mercenary group’s rebellion came to an end 200km (125 miles) south of Moscow. “Yes, indeed, he’s in Belarus today,” leader Alexander
- Prigozhin buried in private funeral – Wagner chief’s press service (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin’s reported death (Category: Breaking News)
- Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claims control of major Russian city Rostov-on-Don (Category: Breaking News)
- Wagner chief presumed dead after Russia plane crash (Category: Breaking News)
The boss of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, says he has seized “all military facilities” in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don. The announcement comes hours after he threatened to topple Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. President Vladimir Putin said this was “a stab in the back” and pledged to punish those who had “betrayed” Russia. [...
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Prigozhin buried in private funeral – Wagner chief’s press service (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
A Russian diplomat has been squatting near Australia’s parliament in a row over the site where Russia wants to build its new embassy. The lone protest follows Australia’s decision last week to tear up the lease – granted in 2008 – citing national security grounds. Russia says it will challenge the move in the High […]
- US and China pledge to stabilise tense relationship after talks (Category: Breaking News)
- US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project (Category: Breaking News)
- Blinken begins talks in Beijing during high-stakes visit to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect held after five killed in attack at Colorado nightclub (Category: Breaking News)
The US and China have pledged to stabilise their tense relationship following US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s two-day visit to Beijing. Mr Blinken met China’s President Xi Jinping for talks on Monday, restarting high-level communications between the rival superpowers. Mr Xi said they had made progress, while Mr Blinken indicated that both sides were […]
- Blinken begins talks in Beijing during high-stakes visit to China (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US diplomat says China balloon over US is ‘unacceptable’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Xi Jinping defends zero-Covid as party meeting opens (Category: Breaking News)
- China removes foreign minister after unexplained absence (Category: Breaking News)
Mali’s foreign minister has called on the UN to withdraw its peacekeeping force from his country “without delay”. Addressing the UN Security Council Minster Abdoulaye Diop accused the force ‘Minusma’ of having “become a part of the problem in fuelling communal tension”. Minusma has more than 13,000 troops. Its decade-old mission has failed to stop […...
- At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat in Mali (Category: Breaking News)
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope condemns human ‘hunger for wealth and power’ at Christmas Eve Mass (Category: Breaking News)
- Protesters among prisoners pardoned by Iran leader (Category: Breaking News)
Russia has already stationed a first batch of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Vladimir Putin says. Russia’s president told a forum they would only be used if Russia’s territory or state was threatened. The US government says there is no indication the Kremlin plans to use nuclear weapons to attack Ukraine. “We don’t see any […]
- Putin signs Ukraine annexation laws amid military setbacks (Category: Breaking News)
- US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Thousands flee after dam in Ukraine collapses (Category: Breaking News)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have confirmed that his country’s long-awaited counter-offensive against Russia has started. “Counter-offensive and defensive actions are taking place,” he said. But he added that he would not talk in detail about which stage or state the counter-offensive was in. The comments come after an escalation of fighting in the [...
- Kyiv hit by new massive Russian drone attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine launches counter-offensive actions (Category: Breaking News)
- Thousands flee after dam in Ukraine collapses (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone (Category: Breaking News)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have confirmed that his country’s long-awaited counter-offensive against Russia has started. “Counter-offensive and defensive actions are taking place,” he said. But he added that he would not talk in detail about which stage or state the counter-offensive was in. The comments come after an escalation of fighting in the [...
- Kyiv hit by new massive Russian drone attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine launches counter-offensive actions (Category: Breaking News)
- Thousands flee after dam in Ukraine collapses (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone (Category: Breaking News)
Novak Djokovic says he is relishing the chance to make tennis history as he aims to become the first man to win 23 Grand Slam titles. Djokovic, 36, faces Norway’s Casper Ruud, 24, in the men’s singles final at the French Open today (11). A victory would take the Serb clear of Rafael Nadal’s total […]
- Rafael Nadal beats Casper Ruud for 14th Roland Garros title (Category: Breaking News)
- Novak Djokovic wins 24th major by beating Daniil Medvedev (Category: Breaking News)
- Novak Djokovic takes on Carlos Alcaraz in Paris semi-finals today (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic wins Australian Open 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Thousands of people are being evacuated downstream of a major dam which has collapsed in Russian-held Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky said 80 towns and villages may be flooded after the destruction of the dam at Nova Kakhovka, which he blamed on Russia. Water is surging down the Dnipro river, and is said to pose a […]
- Ukraine launches counter-offensive actions (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine launches counter-offensive actions (Category: Breaking News)
- Mike Pence tears into Donald Trump at 2024 campaign launch (Category: Breaking News)
- US and China pledge to stabilise tense relationship after talks (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that thousands of people are being evacuated downstream of a major dam which has been blown up in Russian-held Ukraine. President Zelensky said 80 towns and villages were at risk of flooding after the destruction of the dam at Nova Kakhovka, which he blamed on Russia. Water is surging
- Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance (Category: Breaking News)
- Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
- Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district (Category: Breaking News)
Oil-producing countries have agreed to continued cuts in production in a bid to shore up flagging prices. Saudi Arabia said it would make cuts of a million barrels per day (bpd) in July and Opec+ said targets would drop by a further 1.4 million bpd from 2024. Opec+ accounts for around 40% of the world’s […]
- Musk defends deep cuts to Twitter’s workforce (Category: Breaking News)
- Maersk cuts 10,000 jobs as shipping demand falls (Category: Breaking News)
- Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims (Category: Breaking News)
Russia has carried out a new massive drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. Kyiv’s mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said a man died when drone wreckage fell near a petrol station. A woman was injured. Overall, Russia launched a record 54 so-called kamikaze drones on Ukrainian targets, 52 of which were shot down, Ukraine’s Air Force reported. […]
- Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv as he pledges £50m in aid (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky denies Ukraine attacked Putin or Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Wave of explosions hit Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
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- Liberalism, capitalism & The Hungry Masses: “Edible Economics” Will Need To Restrain Choices (Category: Breaking News)
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- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
Pope Francis has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky he is constantly praying for peace after the two met privately at the Vatican. The pontiff also stressed on the urgent need to help “the most fragile people, innocent victims” of the full-scale invasion launched by Russia last year. Zelensky earlier met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni […]
- ‘I’m still alive’ jokes Pope as he leaves hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Benedict XVI: Lying in state at the Vatican begins (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope condemns human ‘hunger for wealth and power’ at Christmas Eve Mass (Category: Breaking News)
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- Channel 4’s Easter Sunday: The IMF Descends Amid An Over The Horizon Operation Staring ‘Sonic-So... (Category: Breaking News)
- Alternatives To The IMF & The Future Of The Welfare State: Beyond The Blame Game Between Superpo... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- A French Spring Amid IMF Mission Creep: Ranil Tangoes In Paris As Macron Pivots To BRICS (Category: Breaking News)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied his country carried out an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russia says was an attempt on President Vladimir Putin’s life. “We don’t attack Putin or Moscow. We fight on our territory. We are defending our villages and cities,” he said, speaking on a visit to Finland. The […]
- China’s Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin signs Ukraine annexation laws amid military setbacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue (Category: Breaking News)
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
A wave of Russian air strikes on cities across Ukraine, including Kyiv, has left at least 25 people dead. 23 people – including four children – were killed in an attack that hit a block of flats in the central city of Uman, officials said. And a woman and her three-year-old daughter were killed in […]
- Russia plans to ‘exhaust’ Ukraine with prolonged attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian jet carrying Ukrainian PoWs crashes – Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy to India confirmed after two-year battle (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO says Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital a death zone, as hundreds leave (Category: Breaking News)
The UK is set to be one of the worst performing major economies in the world this year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It says the UK economy’s performance in 2023 will be the worst among the 20 biggest economies, known as the G20, which includes sanctions-hit Russia. The IMF predicts the UK […]
- Prince Harry accuses Prince William of physical attack (Category: Breaking News)
- FBI makes arrests over alleged secret Chinese ‘police stations’ in New York (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkey earthquake death toll could increase eight-fold (Category: Breaking News)
- UK Government to block Scottish gender bill (Category: Breaking News)
Thousands of protesters rallied outside the Georgian parliament on Sunday amid mounting opposition to the country’s government. Critics accuse the ruling Georgian Dream party of being under the sway of Russia and of backsliding on democracy. The government has been accused of jailing political opponents and silencing independent media. The rally was organised by the […]
- Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters (Category: Breaking News)
- UK to be one of worst performing economies this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades (Category: Breaking News)
- FBI makes arrests over alleged secret Chinese ‘police stations’ in New York (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that oil prices have surged after several of the world’s largest exporters announced surprise cuts in production. The price of Brent crude oil is trading close to $85 a barrel after jumping by almost 6%.vEconomists warned that higher oil prices could make it harder to bring
- Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia pledges output cuts – Opec+ (Category: Breaking News)
- Oil prices rise following Hamas attack on Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi state-owned oil giant ‘Aramco’ sees record profit of $161bn (Category: Breaking News)
- BP sees biggest profit in 114-year history after oil and gas prices soar (Category: Breaking News)
The International Olympic Committee has been accused of “double standards” by Ukraine’s sports minister for suggesting Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete at Paris 2024. Ukraine remains strongly opposed to the IOC “exploring a pathway” for athletes from the banned nations to take part. “What’s changed? Nothing has changed. At first the IOC banned...
- Paris Mayor wants Russia banned from 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld (Category: Breaking News)
- IOC wants sanctions on Russia and Belarus to remain (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has reached an agreement with Ukraine on funding worth $15.6bn (£12.8bn). The organisation’s first loan to a country at war is expected to be approved in the coming weeks. It would also be one of the largest financing packages
- UK to be one of worst performing economies this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis-hit Pakistan strikes $3bn funding deal with IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- World leaders in India for G20 summit (Category: Breaking News)
- China and Belarus express ‘extreme interest’ in Ukraine peace (Category: Breaking News)
Elena Rybakina avenged her defeat in the Australian Open final by beating Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win the Indian Wells title. After a 78-minute opening set, Kazakhstan’s Wimbledon champion Rybakina went on to win 7-6 (13-11) 6-4 for her maiden WTA 1000 triumph. It marks her first win over the world number two […]
- Murray beats Alexander Zverev to reach Qatar Open quarter-finals (Category: Breaking News)
- Klaasen helps South Africa beat West Indies inside 30 overs (Category: Breaking News)
- Emma Raducanu loses in Cincinnati (Category: Breaking News)
- Williams beats Diaz for first singles win in over a year (Category: Breaking News)
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The court alleges he is responsible for war crimes, and has focused its claims on the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. It says the crimes were committed in Ukraine from 24 February 2022 – when Russia launched […]
- Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky denies Ukraine attacked Putin or Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin signs Ukraine annexation laws amid military setbacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian air strikes hit cities across Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that Russia has threatened to destroy any fighter jets given to Ukraine by its allies, after two countries promised planes. Slovakia became the second Nato country to pledge Kyiv some MiG-29 aircraft on Friday, a day after Poland. Slovakia’s fleet was grounded
- US shoots down airship over Atlantic (Category: Breaking News)
- US military asks for public’s help to find F-35 fighter jet (Category: Breaking News)
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- US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that China’s President Xi Jinping will travel to Moscow next week to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin said they would discuss a “comprehensive partnership and strategic co-operation”. The visit comes as Beijing, an ally of Russia
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