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Man shot dead in Colombo, police hunt suspects
A close relative of Sri Lankan underworld figure Kanjipani Imran has been shot dead in Maligawatte, Colombo, in the latest firearm-related killing reported in the country. The shooting took place…
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PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to MaldivesâIndia Cooperation
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South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former President Yoon
South Korean prosecutors have formally called for the death penalty against former president Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of leading…
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Maldives Reaffirms Support for Yemenâs Legitimate Government, Backs Riyadh Peace Initiative
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The United Arab Emirates welcomed 2026 with a sweeping series of New Yearâs Eve celebrations that blended cutting-edge technology, large-scale…
President Anura highlights Maldives solidarity as President Muizzu leads powerful aid response
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has hailed President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and the Maldives for delivering decisive and compassionate…