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March 16, 2025 9:23 AM March 16, 2025 9:23 AM

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Airstrike in Myanmar kills 27 civilians

In Myanmar, an airstrike by the military on a village under the control of a pro-democracy resistance group has killed at least 27 civilians including six children. A spokesperson for the Mandalay People's Defence Force said that at least 30 others were injured in the airstrike that last evening in ...

March 16, 2025 9:11 AM March 16, 2025 9:11 AM

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US President invokes Alien Enemies Act of 1798

US President Donald Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, claiming the United States is being invaded by a Venezuelan gang. The law gives the President broad powers, allowing him to speed up mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. Trump's declaration targets the group Tren de Aragua,...

March 16, 2025 8:39 AM March 16, 2025 8:39 AM

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Pakistan: ATF personnel killed; 6 others injured in IED blast in Quetta

In Pakistan, An Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) personnel was killed while six others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Pakistan's Quetta yesterday. The explosion targeted a vehicle of the Anti-Terrorism Force patrolling Barori Road in the Karani area, leaving seven ATF person...

March 15, 2025 6:30 PM March 15, 2025 6:30 PM

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Hamas Offers Hostage Release Only if Israel Implements Ceasefire Deal

Hamas said it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track. A senior Hamas official said long-delayed talks over the ceasefire's second phase would...

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...