International

March 15, 2025 5:11 PM March 15, 2025 5:11 PM

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Russia, Ukraine Exchange Heavy Aerial Strikes Overnight

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories. The attack comes less than 24 hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a...

March 15, 2025 4:02 PM March 15, 2025 4:02 PM

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Indian Diaspora, Sri Lankans Celebrate Holi in Colombo

Indian Diaspora and Sri Lankans celebrated the festival of colours on the beachside in Colombo. Colombo Indians, a grouping of the Indian community, celebrated Holi at Colombo’s Mount Lavinia hotel beach which witnessed participation by Indian community, Sri Lankans, and other nationals as well. Hig...

March 15, 2025 11:36 AM March 15, 2025 11:36 AM

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US had productive talks with Russian President Putin over Ukraine war: Donald Trump  

US President Donald Trump has lauded his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a US-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine as good and productive.    This comes after Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff met in Moscow on Thursday evening, after which the Kremlin said it shared the US's caut...

March 15, 2025 10:40 AM March 15, 2025 10:40 AM

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Danish FM dismisses US annexation speculation on Greenland

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has dismissed speculation that Greenland might become part of the United States, following remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting a potential US annexation of the island. Speaking about the recent election in Greenland, an autonomous territory of...

March 15, 2025 9:47 AM March 15, 2025 9:47 AM

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Russia must accept proposal for 30-day ceasefire: French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Russia to accept the US-brokered proposal for an interim 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He criticized Russia’s 'delaying statements' following his discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.    Macron said he s...

March 15, 2025 8:24 AM March 15, 2025 8:24 AM

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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new PM; vows country will never be part of US 

Former central banker Mark Carney has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Canada. Fifty-nine-year-old Carney replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was in office for nine years.    Governor General Mary Simon - the personal representative of King Charles, who is Canada’s head of state - ...

March 14, 2025 8:47 PM March 14, 2025 8:47 PM

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China, Russia, Iran Push for Nuclear Talks, Demand US Sanctions Removal

China, Russia and Iran have called for an end to US sanctions on Iran and restart of nuclear talks. Representatives of the three nations who met in Beijing today emphasized the necessity of terminating, what they called, "all unlawful unilateral sanctions". In a joint statement, the three countries ...

March 14, 2025 6:47 PM March 14, 2025 6:47 PM

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NASA Reports Alarming Surge in Global Sea Levels in 2024

NASA has revealed that global sea levels have risen faster than anticipated in 2024. The US space agency reported that the rate of sea level rise last year reached 0.59 centimeters per year, surpassing the expected 0.43 centimeters. This acceleration is primarily due to the warming of ocean water, w...