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March 13, 2026 7:26 PM
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The Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, today emphasised the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities in West Asia. They called upon all parties concerned to exercise utmost self-restraint and resolve differences through diplomacy and dialogue in the in...
March 13, 2026 7:18 PM
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The United States Central Command, US CENTCOM, has confirmed the deaths of four crew members after a US refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq yesterday. In a statement, the US CENTCOM said that a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker went down yesterday, with six crew members on board the aircraft at the...
March 13, 2026 5:15 PM
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Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has said that a special aircraft will carry the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors who died on the ship IRIS DENA, which is scheduled to depart today. The Iranian Frigate was attacked by a United States Submarine in the southern seas of Sri Lanka. The aircraft will depart...
March 13, 2026 2:41 PM
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The ongoing 11th edition of the India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE 2026, being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy, has witnessed a series of professional interactions and tactical drills aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the Indian Armed Forces and Seychelles...
March 13, 2026 2:26 PM
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The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US has rapidly escalated in West Asia. It has shaken global markets, pushing oil prices sharply higher and prompting several major economies to release supplies from their strategic reserves. Iranian officials have warned that the conflict could tu...
March 13, 2026 2:18 PM
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A three-day film festival kicks off tonight in Colombo, marking a vibrant highlight of India Week 2026, a celebration of cultural and diplomatic ties between India and Sri Lanka. The festival will premiere three Indian films. Bollywood film, Diplomat, will premiere tonight, with Dhurandhar on March ...
March 13, 2026 2:03 PM
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Pakistan has carried out fresh military strikes across multiple Afghan provinces, including Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and Paktika, resulting in civilian casualties, including women and children, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said today. The attacks have heightened tensions along the Afghani...
March 13, 2026 1:28 PM
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The India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Fund represents a tangible example of Global South cooperation addressing development priorities collectively, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur has said during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-70) at ...
March 13, 2026 12:54 PM
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A state of emergency has been declared in Peru's 283 districts to mitigate high risks and address the impact of intense rainfall on public safety, media reports said. The emergency measure will be in effect for 60 days across 20 of Peru's regions, including Lima, Amazonas, Ancash, Cusco and Arequipa...
March 13, 2026 12:45 PM
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended Washington’s decision to release oil reserves amid the war involving Iran. He said the world is facing a significant short-term disruption in order to secure global energy flows in the long run. The US has announced plans to release about 172 million barrels...
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