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Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended his government’s response to two catastrophic earthquakes, saying it was impossible to prepare for the scale of the disaster. At least 15,000 people are confirmed dead in Turkey and northern Syria. Critics claimed the emergency services’ response was too slow and the government was poorly prepared. Mr Erdogan […]
- Army ready to send 300 troops to Turkey (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescue effort ends in all but two areas in Turkey (Category: Breaking News)
- Trade unions take to the streets and protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Printer not paid to print ballot papers (Category: Breaking News)
The death toll from a strong earthquake in south-eastern Turkey, near Syria’s border, could rise eight-fold, the World Health Organisation has warned. The toll, which currently stands at more than 3,400 people, has increased rapidly since the first earthquake struck early on Monday morning. About 12 hours later, a second powerful tremor hit further north. […]
- Deadly earthquake hits south-eastern Turkey (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescue effort ends in all but two areas in Turkey (Category: Breaking News)
- Mozambique pastor dies attempting 40-day Jesus fast (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided (Category: Breaking News)
The US has shot down a giant Chinese balloon that it says has been spying on key military sites across America. The Department of Defense confirmed its fighter jets brought down the balloon over US territorial waters. China’s foreign ministry later expressed “strong dissatisfaction and protest against the US’s use of force to attack civilian […]
- Top US diplomat says China balloon over US is ‘unacceptable’ (Category: Breaking News)
- US and China pledge to stabilise tense relationship after talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Blinken begins talks in Beijing during high-stakes visit to China (Category: Breaking News)
- US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that the United States has shot down a giant Chinese balloon that it says has been spying on key military sites across America. The Department of Defense confirmed its fighter jets brought down the balloon over US territorial waters. Three airports were shut and airspace was closed
- US tracking suspected Chinese surveillance balloon (Category: Breaking News)
- US and Canada military shoot down new unidentified object (Category: Breaking News)
- High-altitude object shot down off Alaska, US says (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden urges Congress to finish economic fight-back (Category: Breaking News)
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said China’s decision to fly an apparent spy balloon over the US is “unacceptable and irresponsible”. The top American diplomat has abruptly cancelled a trip to Beijing, which would have been the first high level US-China meeting there in years. China earlier expressed regret, saying it was a weather […]
- US shoots down Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic (Category: Breaking News)
- US and China pledge to stabilise tense relationship after talks (Category: Breaking News)
- US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron (Category: Breaking News)
- Blinken begins talks in Beijing during high-stakes visit to China (Category: Breaking News)
Up to 40 countries could boycott the next Olympic Games, making the whole event pointless, said Poland’s sport and tourism minister Kamil Bortniczuk.His comments came after Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia jointly rejected an International Olympic Committee (IOC) plan to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete in 2024. Ukraine has threatened to boycott the Paris […]
- Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- International Olympic Committee suspends Russian Olympic Committee ‘with immediate effect’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Mayor wants Russia banned from 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
Nikki Haley, the former US ambassador to the United Nations and two-term governor of South Carolina, is reportedly poised to announce she is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. With a campaign kick-off planned for 15 February in Charleston, South Carolina, the 51-year-old would become the second major Republican candidate for the presidency, after her […]
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump likely to be arrested and charged over hush money (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump moves closer to Republican nomination with string of victories (Category: Breaking News)
- Mike Pence tears into Donald Trump at 2024 campaign launch (Category: Breaking News)
BBC reported that Sweden’s prime minister has been caught up in a political row after it emerged he hired a top aide who went eel fishing illegally, and misled the police about it. Ulf Kristersson has admitted he knew Peter Magnus Nilsson had broken the law before appointing him last October
- 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)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Tense wait as ex-cyclone moves over New Zealand’s most northern region (Category: Breaking News)
New Zealand Labour MP Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after becoming the only nominee for the party’s leadership. He was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November 2020. In Ms Ardern’s shock announcement on Thursday she said she did not have “enough […]
- Ardern’s successor Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM (Category: Breaking News)
- UK Government to block Scottish gender bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare (Category: Breaking News)
- Liz Truss resigns as British Prime Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has slammed US Ambassador here Julie Chung over her comments in an interview with the BBC. The Chinese Embassy has questioned the US policy vis-a-vis Sri Lanka struggling to overcome an unprecedented economic crisis. The following is the text of the Chinese Embassy
- Letter on China s refusal to help Sri Lanka s debt crisis completely forged - Embassy (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Sri Lankan students awarded full scholarships from China (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to receive essential medicines worth Rs. 1.8 Bn from China today (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese nationals urged to strictly abide by Sri Lankan laws and regulations (Category: Breaking News)
Jacinda Ardern has announced she will quit as New Zealand prime minister next month, saying she no longer has “enough in the tank” to lead. Ms Ardern choked up as she detailed how six “challenging” years in the job had taken a toll. She will step down as Labour Party leader no later than 7 […]
- Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Ardern’s successor Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore and Sri Lanka discuss regional stability (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil loses his cool when questioned on Channel 4 video (Category: Breaking News)
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka today slammed the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, calling her a hypocrite for the comments she had made in a recent interview. The embassy was angered over her view that China was the “spoiler” in Sri Lanka’s efforts to reach a deal with the International Monetary Fund […]
- US tells Sri Lanka to protect freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls on Sri Lanka to conclude debt restructuring agreements (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy in Sri Lanka says young people are the future (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy meets Washington based Sri Lankan diaspora (Category: Breaking News)
The UK government has decided to block a controversial Scottish bill designed to make it easier for people to change their legal gender. UK ministers say the draft law would conflict with equality protections applying across Great Britain. It is the first time a Scottish law has been blocked for affecting UK-wide law. Scotland’s First […]
- US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project (Category: Breaking News)
- Boat that sank off southern Greece had 100 children in hold (Category: Breaking News)
- EU “worried” following arrest of European Parliament VP (Category: Breaking News)
- Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Supreme Court Judgement On Easter Bombing: Some Preliminary Observations appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- SC On 22A – Part II: Enhancing The Constitution’s Rigidity (Category: Breaking News)
- SC Judgment, Fiscal Philosophy, & Long-Term Decisions For A Brighter Future (Category: Breaking News)
- Blocking of websites: Leave to proceed turned down by SC (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) bank has urged China and India to agree a write-down of their loans as soon as possible.The post Central Bank Governor urges China and India to reduce Sri Lanka’s debts soon appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor explains debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gives China deal details, keeping IMF aid on track (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor asks critics to provide alternatives (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF to visit Sri Lanka in late August for staff-level agreement – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s central bank has urged China and India to agree a write-down of their loans as soon as possible. The crisis-hit Indian Ocean state defaulted on its debt repayments and negotiated a $2.9bn (£2.4bn) bailout. But the International Monetary Fund will not release the cash until China and India first agree to reduce Sri […]
- Modi US visit: Why Washington is rolling out the red carpet for Indian PM (Category: Breaking News)
- UN condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine ahead of anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: The fate of a protest that toppled a president (Category: Breaking News)
- How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
The New Year 2023 is definitely going to be a significant year for India’s leadership ambitions. India’s presidency of the G20 forum as well as the Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO), brings with itself the rare opportunity to present to the world that India is well-prepared and well-equipped to clinch its position as an emerging power. […]
- Sri Lanka seeks to engage with G20 during India’s presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF chief seeks timely resolution of Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- India to invite “guest countries” for G20 summit in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi says India greatly sensitive to Sri Lanka’s needs (Category: Breaking News)
Six journalists in South Sudan have been arrested over the circulation of footage appearing to show President Salva Kiir wetting himself, BBC said quoting media rights.It said: In December, a video shared on social media appeared to show Kiir urinating on himself as the national anthem played
- Egypt leader in 1st South Sudan visit talks Nile, stability (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Egypt leader in 1st South Sudan visit talks Nile, stability (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Egypt leader in 1st South Sudan visit talks Nile, stability (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- Egypt leader in 1st South Sudan visit talks Nile, stability (Category: USA, South Dakota)
By Samira Hussain Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, is threatening to dissolve two provincial assemblies in a high-stakes attempt to force the federal government to hold early elections. The dissolution of legislatures controlled by his party in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set for 23 December, about a year before elections are due. “For […]
- Does The Proposed Contempt Of Court Bill Amount To 23rd Amendment To The Constitution? (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s space success linked with its larger political, diplomatic goals: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Saudi energy minister visits India, discusses cooperation with officials (Category: Breaking News)
- What’s at Stake in Pakistan’s Power Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Iran says it has publicly hanged a 23-year-old in what is the second execution linked to the recent anti-government protests. Majidreza Rahnavard, 23, was hanged early on Monday in the city of Mashhad, the judiciary said. A court convicted him of “enmity against God” after finding he had stabbed to death two members of the […]
- Iran executes British-Iranian dual national (Category: Breaking News)
- Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire on protesters in Iran (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran investigating poisoning of 650 schoolgirls with toxic gas (Category: Breaking News)
Arrests over alleged corruption at the European Parliament are “very, very worrisome”, the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said. And Irish Foreign Affairs minister Simon Coveney said the charges against four people were “very damaging”. Among the arrested was European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili – believed to be one of those charged. Prosecut...
- Moldovan Government resigns in wake of multiple crises (Category: Breaking News)
- UK Government to block Scottish gender bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters (Category: Breaking News)
- Six killed by 28-year-old shooter in Tennessee (Category: Breaking News)
By Vikram Pandya Xi Jinping’s “zero-Covid” policy appears to have failed miserably as China is still struggling to cope up with the daily rising Covid cases inside the country. At least 1,000 new cases of the virus are found in China every day (in the recent wave), prompting the government to impose its draconian “zero-Covid […]
- Covid Zero takes a toll on Shanghaians’ mental health (Category: Breaking News)
- China at a crossroads: Confronting COVID limitations (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese leadership appears to have put restrictive ‘Zero-Covid’ approach on back-burner (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s Zero Covid policy’s repercussions (Category: Breaking News)
Sporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus must remain, says the president of the International Olympic Committee. But Thomas Bach says sport faces a “big dilemma” in ensuring athletes do not suffer as a result. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the IOC called on sports federations to exclude athletes, officials and teams from Russia […]
- Nordic nations join calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes to be upheld (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Mayor wants Russia banned from 2024 Olympics (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine accuses IOC of ‘double standards’ over Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- World Athletics proposes new transgender eligibility rules (Category: Breaking News)
The three-year-old is losing weight and complains of leg pains and weakness. The doctor's diagnosis is clear - Nitisha is underfed and malnourished.The post Sri Lanka’s children go hungry as food prices soar appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka to appoint cost of living committee chaired by president as prices soar (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals soar with record November (Category: Business)
- Asian shares soar after ECB, focus on payrolls (Category: Business)
- Where poor students soar (Category: USA, California)
Peru has a female president for the first time, after ex-president Pedro Castillo was impeached – hours after he tried to dissolve parliament. Dina Boluarte – previously the vice-president – was sworn in after a dramatic day in Lima on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Mr Castillo had said he was replacing Congress with an […]
- Death toll rises as Hurricane Ian strengthens (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone (Category: Breaking News)
- Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare (Category: Breaking News)
- Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies aged 79 (Category: Breaking News)
A court in Argentina has sentenced Vice-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to six years in jail for corruption in a case that has shaken the country. Fernández, 69, was found guilty of “fraudulent administration” over the awarding of public works contracts to a friend. But she is unlikely to serve jail time. Fernández has some […]
- At least 41 people killed in Honduras women’s prison (Category: Breaking News)
- EU “worried” following arrest of European Parliament VP (Category: Breaking News)
- Nearly 40 pupils killed by militants in Uganda school attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Six killed by 28-year-old shooter in Tennessee (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Colombo city is among the world's least expensive cities to live in according to the annual Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey.The post Sri Lanka’s Colombo city among world’s least expensive cities to live appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka looks to adventure travel to attract ‘quality’ tourists and help rebuild economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Government going to further relax import restrictions (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 10.6 million rupees stolen from ATMs in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Forbes lists Sri Lanka as one of the 23 best places to travel in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Protests against Covid restrictions which erupted over the weekend appear to have died down, as a heavy police presence is reported in Chinese cities. Large barriers have gone up along the main protest road in Shanghai and police have made several arrests. They have been stopping people taking photos of the protests and deleting pictures […]
- US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China (Category: Breaking News)
- China reports first Covid deaths in six months (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid protests widen in China after Urumqi fire (Category: Breaking News)
- Xi Jinping defends zero-Covid as party meeting opens (Category: Breaking News)
A court in India has granted bail to Sri Lankan born Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez in a case of money laundering. The 37-year-old actress is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Indian government agency that investigates financial crimes. It has accused her of financial misdemeanour and wants her in custody. Fernandez’ lawyer Prashant […]
- Nearly 40 pupils killed by militants in Uganda school attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Prince Harry makes sensational claims in memoir Spare (Category: Breaking News)
- Death toll in Pakistan mosque bombing crosses 87 (Category: Breaking News)
- US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts (Category: Breaking News)
US President Joe Biden says Elon Musk’s relationships with foreign countries are “worthy of being looked at”. Mr Biden was asked whether Mr Musk posed a national security threat and if Saudi Arabia helping him to buy Twitter should be investigated. Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal rolled over a $1.89bn (£1.7bn) Twitter stake into […]
- Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk no longer world’s richest man (Category: Breaking News)
- Musk defends deep cuts to Twitter’s workforce (Category: Breaking News)
- Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is ‘not for sale’ (Category: Breaking News)
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