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August 6, 2025 4:58 PM August 6, 2025 4:58 PM

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Sri Lanka former Minister arrested on charges of corruption

  Sri Lanka’s former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa was arrested today morning by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) at his residence in Colombo.The arrest is linked to a controversial compensation claim for a building damaged during the island-wide pro...

August 6, 2025 9:45 PM August 6, 2025 9:45 PM

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UN Calls reports of possible Israeli military expansion in gaza deeply alarming

The United Nations has called reports of a possible Israeli military expansion across the Gaza Strip deeply alarming, if true. At a UN Security Council meeting, Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca warned that such action could have catastrophic consequences and could further endanger the live...

August 6, 2025 1:31 PM August 6, 2025 1:31 PM

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Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity near its territorial waters

Taiwan says it has detected heightened Chinese military activity near its territorial waters this morning. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence posted on social media platform X that 16 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels, and a government ship are operating around Taiwan.     Eight a...

August 6, 2025 1:22 PM August 6, 2025 1:22 PM

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2 Dead, 3 injured in high-intensity blast at oxygen unit in Mohali

In Punjab, two people have died and three others injured in a high-intensity blast in an oxygen-making unit in Mohali’s industrial area, today morning. Sub Divisional Magistrate, Damandeep Kaur confirming the casualties, said that both have been identified. Injured have been admitted in the hospital...

August 6, 2025 12:42 PM August 6, 2025 12:42 PM

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Pakistan to begin repatriation of 1.3 Million afghan refugees from September 1

The Pakistan government has announced that the formal repatriation and deportation of over 1.3 million Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards will begin on September 1. This follows the expiration of PoR cards on June 30, which rendered holders unlawful residents, according to the...

August 6, 2025 12:15 PM August 6, 2025 12:15 PM

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen for crossing territorial waters

At least fourteen Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy this morning for crossing territorial waters. The fishermen from Rameshwaram have been taken for inquiry by the Sri Lankan authorities. The fishermen were in two boats, with ten in one and four in the other. They were apprehende...

August 6, 2025 11:14 AM August 6, 2025 11:14 AM

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3 Pakistani soldiers killed in roadside bomb blast in Balochistan

In Pakistan, three Army personnel, were killed and three others seriously injured in a roadside bomb blast in Balochistan's Nushki district last night. The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack. According to the report, the incident occurred when a bulletproof military veh...