International

May 21, 2026 2:44 PM

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Sri Lanka’s currency comes under renewed pressure

Sri Lanka’s currency has come under renewed pressure, with the rupee emerging as Asia’s worst-performing currency this month amid rising global uncertainty and concerns over the country’s external sector. According to the latest exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the US dollar’s...

May 20, 2026 6:53 PM

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WHO says risk of Ebola virus high in Congo & Uganda, but not globally 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) today said that the risk of spread of the Ebola virus in Congo and Uganda is high at national and regional levels, but low at the global level. WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, requiring a coordinated response...

May 20, 2026 1:23 PM

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US President Donald Trump to attend G7 Summit in France next month

US President Donald Trump will attend the G7 Summit in France next month amid growing tensions between Washington and several European allies over the Iran conflict. According to a White House official, the summit, to be held from 15th to 17th June in Évian-les-Bains in southeastern France, will foc...

May 20, 2026 1:15 PM

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Floods wreak havoc in China, leaving multiple dead and missing

Heavy rain and floods have wreaked havoc in several parts of China, leaving at least 12 people dead and many missing. State media reports said the worst-hit areas include Hunan, Hubei and Guizhou provinces.   In central China’s Hunan province, five people were killed and 11 remain missing after torr...

May 20, 2026 1:07 PM

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PM Modi lauds Italian painter Giampaolo Tomassetti for his work on Indian culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Italian painter Giampaolo Tomassetti for his work on Indian culture.   In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the artist presented his work on Varanasi during his visit to Rome. The Prime Minister said that Mr Tomassetti’s passion for Indian culture spans o...