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Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets.The post Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail for leaking state secrets appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Pakistan s former PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets 10-year jail term for leaking state secrets (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife jailed for 7 years for unlawful marriage (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistani court suspends former PM Imran Khan s graft conviction (Category: Breaking News)
One of Broadway’s most celebrated stars, Chita Rivera, has died at the age of 91, her daughter said in a statement. Daughter Lisa Mordente said Rivera died peacefully in New York from a brief illness. The Tony-award winning entertainer is known for her successful theatre career spanning nearly seven decades. Some of her most notable […]
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- US grounds entire Osprey fleet after fatal crash in Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion (Category: Breaking News)
South Korea booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after they triumphed 4-2 in a penalty shootout against Saudi Arabia. South Korea were on the brink of elimination after they fell behind to half-time substitute Abdullah Radif’s goal 36 seconds into the second half. But Cho Gue-sung dramatically equalised in the ninth […]
- Jordan stun South Korea to reach Asian Cup final (Category: Breaking News)
- Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy (Category: Breaking News)
- Fernandes double sends Portugal into last 16 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two super overs as Rohit Sharma hits record century in T20 series win (Category: Breaking News)
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets. Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption. He has called all the charges […]
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan ex-PM given three-year jail sentence (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump ordered to pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenyan marathon world record holder dies in road accident (Category: Breaking News)
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has left hospital almost two weeks after having abdominal surgery. A statement from Kensington Palace said the princess has now returned to her home in Windsor and that she is “making good progress”. She was driven away from the London Clinic private hospital without any public appearance. The exact nature of […]
- Kate in hospital after surgery as King to get prostate treatment (Category: Breaking News)
- Beijing subway crash leaves 102 with broken bones (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Iceland’s PM to strike over gender pay gap (Category: Breaking News)
Three US troops have been killed and dozens injured in a drone attack on a US base near Jordan’s border with Syria. US President Joe Biden said the attack was carried out by “radical Iran-backed militant groups”. He added: “We shall respond.” It is the first time that a strike has killed US troops in […]
- US military aircraft with eight aboard crashes off Japan island (Category: Breaking News)
- US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Cargo ship attacked off Gujarat coast (Category: Breaking News)
- Oil tanker on fire after Houthi missile attack, firm says (Category: Breaking News)
Jannik Sinner landed the Grand Slam title he has long promised with an extraordinary fightback to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. Italy’s Sinner, 22, trailed by two sets before recovering to win 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 in his first major final. Fourth seed Sinner initially could not cope with the Russian’s […]
- Novak Djokovic knocked out by lucky loser Luca Nardi at Indian Wells (Category: Breaking News)
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff and faces Zheng Qinwen (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic reaches quarter-finals with ruthless victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Hungary’s parliament clears path for Sweden’s Nato membership (Category: Breaking News)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted its suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect. SLC was suspended in November because of government interference – as the country’s ministry of sport sacked the national cricket board after poor results at the men’s World Cup. That decision was reversed by a court but the […]
- Australia T20 captain retires from international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- England stunned by Ireland as rain results in five-run defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- New York, Dallas and Florida confirmed as host venues for T20 World Cup 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA has urged the countries that halted funding to reconsider their “shocking” decision. “UNRWA is the primary humanitarian agency in Gaza, with over two million people depending on it for their sheer survival,” Philippe Lazzarini said. Nine countries, including the UK, earlier paused funding the agency. […]
- The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 100 reported killed in crowd near Gaza aid convoy (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO says children starving to death in northern Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO says Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital a death zone, as hundreds leave (Category: Breaking News)
රතු මුහුදේ ආරක්ෂාවට යොදවා ඇති එක්සත් ජනපද නාවික හමුදාවේ යුද නැව් සඳහා ප්රවේශ වීමට BBC ප්රවෘත්ති සේවයට විශේෂ අවසරයක් හිමිවිය.
The world’s largest cruise ship has set sail from Miami, Florida, on its maiden voyage, amid concerns about the vessel’s methane emissions. The 365m-long (1,197 ft) Icon of the Seas has 20 decks and can house a maximum of 7,600 passengers. It is owned by Royal Caribbean Group. The vessel is going on a seven-day […]
- India set to hold colourful parade to celebrate 74th Republic Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Holy Fire celebrated by Christians in Jerusalem amid Israeli police restrictions (Category: Breaking News)
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
Demonstrations are taking place across major cities in Kenya to protest against the rising cases of femicide and other violence against women. Hundreds have gathered in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Nyeri and Lodwar, some carrying placards with the names of those who were killed. A 2022 survey found at least one in three Kenyan women had […]
- Iceland’s PM to strike over gender pay gap (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards (Category: Breaking News)
- Political violence grips Bangladesh as election looms (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- From ‘Never Again’ To ‘Here Again’ – World’s Shameful Indifference To Israeli Impunity! (Category: Breaking News)
- Genocide Of Palestinian Began Since 1948 (Category: Breaking News)
- UN world court calls for prevention of genocidal acts in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- When The West’s Mask Slipped – Exposing Its Hypocrisy Beyond Gaza! (Category: Breaking News)
A New York jury has decided Donald Trump should pay $83.3m (£65m) for defaming columnist E Jean Carroll in 2019 while he was US president. The penalty in the civil trial is made up of $18.3m for compensatory damages and $65m in punitive damages. Mr Trump was found in a previous civil case to have […]
- Melania Trump gives eulogy at mother’s funeral (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump ordered to pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
Aryna Sabalenka underlined why she had long been considered the Australian Open favourite by overpowering Zheng Qinwen to retain the women’s title. Belarusian second seed Sabalenka won 6-3 6-2 to claim her second Grand Slam singles trophy without dropping a set. With 12th seed Zheng backed by passionate Chinese support, a composed Sabalenka sucked the […]
- Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka sets up semi-final against Coco Gauff (Category: Breaking News)
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff and faces Zheng Qinwen (Category: Breaking News)
- Swiatek beats Gauff to reach Italian Open final (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic struck by water bottle at Italian Open (Category: Breaking News)
A New York jury has decided Donald Trump should pay $83.3m (£65m) for defaming columnist E Jean Carroll in 2019 while he was US president. The penalty in the civil trial is made up of $18.3m for compensatory damages and $65m in punitive damages. Mr Trump was found in a previous civil case to have […]
- Donald Trump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump moves closer to Republican nomination with string of victories (Category: Breaking News)
Amy and Ano are identical twins, but just after they were born they were taken from their mother and sold to separate families. Years later, they discovered each other by chance thanks to a TV talent show and a TikTok video. As they delved into their past, they realised they were among thousands of babies […]
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead (Category: Breaking News)
An oil tanker is on fire in the Gulf of Aden, its operator says, after Houthis said they hit it with a missile. The movement said it had targeted the Marlin Luanda on Friday evening. Operator Trafigura told the BBC the strike caused a fire in one of the ship’s cargo tanks and firefighting equipment […]
- Cargo ship attacked off Gujarat coast (Category: Breaking News)
- US military aircraft with eight aboard crashes off Japan island (Category: Breaking News)
- Mindanao island hit by two powerful quakes but tsunami threat has passed -US Tsunami Warning Sys... (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards (Category: Breaking News)
Union Berlin manager Nenad Bjelica has been given a three-game ban for shoving Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane in the face. The incident occurred in the 74th minute of Wednesday’s Bundesliga defeat when forward Sane attempted to get the ball from Bjelica on the touchline. Bjelica, who has also been fined 25,000 euros (£21,330), raised his […]
- Harder stars as Denmark beat Haiti 2-0 (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia T20 captain retires from international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan qualify for round of 16 after 2-0 win over Costa Rica (Category: Breaking News)
- Dutch thrash Vietnam 7-0 (Category: Breaking News)
Police in Thailand have arrested a woman whose pet lion was pictured going on a joyride in the streets of Pattaya.The post Thai police to charge two including Sri Lankan over pet lion spotted cruising in Bentley appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lankan faces charges in Thailand over pet lion joyride (Category: Breaking News)
- Round Up (Category: Business)
- Thai Crackdown (Category: Business)
- Indian authorities on high alert as refugee boat spotted (Category: Breaking News)
Aryna Sabalenka remains on track to defend her Australian Open crown after reaching the Melbourne final by avenging her loss to Coco Gauff in last year’s US Open showpiece. Belarusian second seed Sabalenka won 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 against American fourth seed Gauff in a tense semi-final. Both were edgy in an error-strewn first set with […]
- Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka sets up semi-final against Coco Gauff (Category: Breaking News)
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne (Category: Breaking News)
- Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev in Melbourne final (Category: Breaking News)
- Swiatek beats Gauff to reach Italian Open final (Category: Breaking News)
''අපේ ගමේ පවුල් 29ක් ඉන්නවා. ඒ අයට දරුවන්ව ටියුෂන් පංතියකට යවා ගන්න වත්කමක් නෑ. මටත් බොහෝ දුෂ්කරතා තියෙන නිසා අධ්යාපනයේ වටිනාකම තේරෙනවා. ඒ නිසා මට ඕනා ගමේ නංගිලා, මල්ලිලාට අධ්යාපනය තුළින් ලෝකය දිනන්න මග පෙන්වන්න'' යනුවෙන් හර්ෂණී මධුෂානි BBC සිංහල සේවයට පැවසුවාය.
An Alabama death row inmate is expected to become the first person in the US to be executed with nitrogen gas, after losing last-minute appeals. The US Supreme Court and a lower appeals court declined to block what Kenneth Eugene Smith’s lawyers called a “cruel and unusual” punishment. Opponents say using nitrogen could cause unnecessary […]
- Alaska Airlines grounds 737 Max 9 planes after section blows out mid-air (Category: Breaking News)
- How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October (Category: Breaking News)
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Namibia’s president Hage Geingob dies aged 82 (Category: Breaking News)
Nasa’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which made history by achieving the first powered flight on another world, has suffered mission-ending damage. In a statement, Nasa said the aircraft was forced to perform an “emergency landing” that damaged its rotors. The space agency’s Bill Nelson said the aircraft was “the little helicopter that could” and had racked […...
- House votes to impeach homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (Category: Breaking News)
- Crucial Red Sea data cables cut, telecoms firm says (Category: Breaking News)
- Huge ancient city found in the Amazon (Category: Breaking News)
- Prague shooting: Gunman dead after killing more than 15 at Charles University (Category: Breaking News)
The UK is sending some of Ghana’s “crown jewels” back home, 150 years after looting them from the court of the Asante king. A gold peace pipe is among 32 items returning under long-term loan deals, the BBC can reveal. The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is lending 17 pieces and 15 are from the […]
- Kenneth Eugene Smith faces first nitrogen execution in US after losing last-minute appeals (Category: Breaking News)
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Obama, Clooney and Gates look to end child marriage in a generation (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
A Russian Ilyushin-76 military transport plane has crashed in the southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine. Russia’s ministry of defence said 65 captured Ukrainian military personnel were on the plane heading to Belgorod region for a prisoner exchange. None of the details surrounding those on board can be independently verified. Ria Novosti news agency said another […]
- Huge ancient city found in the Amazon (Category: Breaking News)
- Alaska Airlines grounds 737 Max 9 planes after section blows out mid-air (Category: Breaking News)
- House votes to impeach homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (Category: Breaking News)
- How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October (Category: Breaking News)
Netflix sign-ups boomed at the end of last year as customers prodded by the firm’s crackdown on password-sharing created their own accounts. The streaming giant added more than 13.1 million subscriptions in the three months ended in December. That was the most for any quarter since 2020, extending a streak of growth that started last […]
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
The Los Angeles Times announced on Tuesday that it will be laying off around 20% of its newsroom due to financial struggles. The newspaper said it will let go of at least 115 people – the largest layoff in its 142 year history. The news follows other mass layoffs in the US media industry, including […]
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- German cabinet tries to solve ‘no-debt’ crisis after court outlaws budget (Category: Breaking News)
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Francis to evict Cardinal Raymond Burke from Vatican (Category: Breaking News)
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka set up a tantalising Australian Open semi-final against American teenager Coco Gauff after overpowering Barbora Krejcikova in a straight-set victory. Sabalenka’s 6-2 6-3 win confirmed a repeat of September’s thrilling US Open final, in which Gauff came back from a set down to win a first major title. Gauff, 19, scraped […]
- Swiatek beats Gauff to reach Italian Open final (Category: Breaking News)
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne (Category: Breaking News)
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff and faces Zheng Qinwen (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic reaches quarter-finals with ruthless victory (Category: Breaking News)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has funded politically-motivated assassinations in Yemen, a BBC investigation has found, exacerbating a conflict involving the Yemeni government and warring factions which has recently returned to the international spotlight following attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Counter-terrorism training provided by American mercenaries to Emirati officers in Yemen has been [...
- Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards (Category: Breaking News)
- Thousands arrested in Sri Lanka’s week-long anti-drug operation (Category: Breaking News)
- Johannesburg fire: 74 dead in blaze at city centre building (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
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