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February 16, 2025 3:55 PM February 16, 2025 3:55 PM

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Final Draft of Sri Lanka’s Budget 2025 Presented for Presidential Review

The final draft of the Sri Lanka’s Budget 2025 was presented for the review of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday at the Presidential Secretariat. Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mahinda Siriwardana, was also present at the occasion. The budget speech will be presented tomorrow b...

February 16, 2025 1:49 PM February 16, 2025 1:49 PM

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Congo: M23 armed group enters Bukavu capital of South Kivu Province

In Congo, the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group has announced that its fighters have entered Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province.   In a statement released yesterday, the M23 called on Bukavu residents to form vigilance committees to ensure security and to appoint honest and responsible peo...

February 16, 2025 8:52 AM February 16, 2025 8:52 AM

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White House Bans Associated Press from Oval Office & Air Force One

In the US, The Trump administration has indefinitely barred The Associated Press (AP) from the Oval Office and Air Force One after the news agency refused to use the new name "Gulf of America" for the Gulf of Mexico.    The AP insists on using the traditional name, citing its global audience and the...

February 16, 2025 8:43 AM February 16, 2025 8:43 AM

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Brazil to host BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro in July

The Brazilian government has announced that the next BRICS summit, featuring Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and other member countries, will be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7.    The summit will include leaders from 20 member and associate countries.    The Brazilian Foreign Ministe...

February 16, 2025 8:17 AM February 16, 2025 8:17 AM

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United States announces Europe not to participate in Ukraine’s peace talks

The United States of America has announced that Europe will not participate in Ukraine's peace talks. Keith Kellogg, Assistant to the US President and Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, made this statement during the global security conference in Munich, Germany, yesterday.    Mr. Kellogg is on a...

February 15, 2025 6:23 PM February 15, 2025 6:23 PM

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EAM Jaishankar Accuses West of Double Standards on Democracy

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has criticized Western nations for treating democracy as a uniquely Western characteristic and accused them of supporting non-democratic forces in the Global South while upholding democratic values at home.   Speaking at a panel discussion at the Munich Securi...

February 15, 2025 5:34 PM February 15, 2025 5:34 PM

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Zelensky calls for creation of armed forces of Europe amid Ukraine conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today called for the creation of an armed forces of Europe, saying his country's fight against Russia has laid the foundation for it. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskyy emphasized on the need for a unified European military force saying that...

February 15, 2025 5:03 PM February 15, 2025 5:03 PM

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Congo: Gunfire in Bukavu as Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Advance

In Congo, residents in eastern Congo’s second-largest city, Bukavu remained indoors today after a night of heavy gunfire as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advanced in the city. The rebels, who seized Goma last month, claimed control of Kavumu airport near Bukavu yesterday. According to the United Nations ...

February 15, 2025 5:37 PM February 15, 2025 5:37 PM

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US Army to no longer allow transgender to enlist in military

The U.S. Army has officially announced that it will no longer allow transgender individuals to enlist in the military and will cease providing gender transition procedures. In a social media post, the U.S. Army emphasized that individuals with 'Gender Dysphoria' will be treated with dignity and resp...