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November 15, 2025 8:56 AM November 15, 2025 8:56 AM

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Presidential election in Chile to be held tomorrow

Chileans will head to the polls tomorrow for a pivotal presidential election that pits the governing leftist coalition against a wide field of right-wing contenders, in a vote that will also reshape the country’s legislature. Eight candidates are in the race, but none are projected to secure the req...

November 15, 2025 8:47 AM November 15, 2025 8:47 AM

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UAE Makes Digital Dirham Official Legal Tender

The UAE has officially made the Digital Dirham a legal form of money, marking a major step in its push toward a fully digital financial system. A new federal law passed this week places the e-Dirham on the same level as cash, giving the Central Bank of the UAE the authority to issue and regulate it....

November 14, 2025 9:09 PM November 14, 2025 9:09 PM

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Sri Lankan Parliament passes second reading of 2026 appropriation bill

The Sri Lankan Parliament has approved the second reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, following a week-long debate. The budget was passed with 160 votes in favour, 42 against, and 8 abstentions. Notably, principal opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Mano Ganesan, V. Radhakrishnan and P. ...

November 14, 2025 1:52 PM November 14, 2025 1:52 PM

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IMF reviews Sri Lanka’s 2026 budget amid 7% growth target

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reviewing Sri Lanka’s newly announced 2026 budget, particularly its 7 per cent growth target, to determine whether it aligns with the terms of the country’s ongoing bailout program.     At a briefing yesterday, IMF Communications Director Julie Koza...

November 14, 2025 12:14 PM November 14, 2025 12:14 PM

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India–Canada Trade Grows 10% in 2024, Reaching USD 23 Billion

  Bilateral trade between India and Canada witnessed a growth of 10 per cent in 2024 as compared to the previous year. In 2024 trade in goods and services reached 23 billion dollars, while merchandise trade alone stood at nearly 8 billion dollars, marking a significant 10 per cent increase over the ...

November 14, 2025 12:05 PM November 14, 2025 12:05 PM

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Over 200 attend International Gita Mahotsav 2025 hosted by Indian Embassy in Beirut

Over 200 people participated in the International Gita Mahotsav 2025, organised by the Indian Embassy in Beirut at the Lebanese National Theatre.   Addressing the event, Indian Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman Sheikh, highlighted the significance of Gita Mahotsav. He noted that the Bhagavad G...

November 14, 2025 9:13 AM November 14, 2025 9:13 AM

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Israel receives body of hostage Meny Godard from Gaza

Israel received the body of another hostage, Meny Godard, after Hamas transferred his remains through the Red Cross inside the Gaza Strip last night. Forensic experts at the Abu Kabir institute later confirmed his identity, and the Israel Defence Forces notified his family.   Godard was murdere...

November 14, 2025 8:55 AM November 14, 2025 8:55 AM

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EAM Jaishankar meets UN Secretary-General Guterres in New York

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar valued the UN Secretary-General’s assessment of the current global order and its implications for multilateralism.   He also appreciated his p...