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January 13, 2025 2:01 PM

13 reservoirs in Sri Lanka start spilling due to heavy rainfall

In Sri Lanka, 13 reservoirs have started spilling due to high rainfall in the catchment areas in the northern part of the island. Sri Lanka’s Irrigation Department reported that  Mahakandarawa, Mahawilachchiya, Nuwara Wewa, and several others have reached spill levels. Residents and those frequen...

January 13, 2025 2:00 PM

224 cholera cases recorded in Angola with 18 deaths

In Angola, the Ministry of Health has confirmed 18 deaths and 224 cholera cases. In the past 24 hours, three more deaths and 54 new cases have been reported, primarily in the capital province of Luanda. National emergency response measures have been activated as the cholera outbreak continues to es...

January 13, 2025 1:41 PM

South Korea extends Muan International Airport closure till Jan 19

South Korea has extended the closure of Muan International Airport till Sunday. The airport was closed following the crash of a Jeju Air passenger jet last month. The Transport Ministry said the extended shutdown is essential for the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.   The a...

January 13, 2025 11:04 AM

Sao Tome and Principe’s new PM resigns

Prime Minister Ilza Amado Vaz of São Tomé and Príncipe has resigned after her proposed cabinet list was made public before being presented to President Carlos Vila Nova. According to a Presidential decree, this breach prompted her dismissal from office.   Amado Vaz, a former Justice Minist...

January 13, 2025 10:39 AM

Los Angeles wildfires: Death toll rises to 24

Wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area have claimed 24 lives, burned through 40,000 acres, and destroyed over 12,300 structures, leaving entire communities devastated. The fires, which began Tuesday night, are among the most destructive in the county's history, according to the Los Angeles Fire C...

January 13, 2025 8:08 AM

3rd round of Iran-Europe talks on nuclear issue to resume

The third round of talks between Iran and three European countries is set to resume in Geneva, Switzerland today. The two-day meeting will focus on the nuclear issue. Representatives from the EU will also attend the discussions, involving Iran, Germany, France, and Britain. Earlier, Foreign Ministry...

January 12, 2025 9:45 PM

Bangladesh: Armed Forces’ magistracy power extended for 60 days

In Bangladesh, the interim government led by Prof. Mohammad Yunus has again extended the magistracy power given to commissioned officers of the armed forces by 60 days. The new extension will come into effect from January 14 aiming to maintain law and order across Bangladesh. The public administr...

January 12, 2025 9:17 PM

Indian High Commission at Dhaka celebrates National Youth Day

  In Bangladesh, the High Commission of India celebrated National Youth Day at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka. The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion Pranay Verma said Swami Vivekananda, a spiritual genius and a stalwa...

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