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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree mutual defense pact as US-Iran conflict reshapes Gulf security.
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At least eight dead in Thai school shooting as 14-year-old kills grandparents, then opens fire
14-year-old student kills grandparents, then attacks Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok; toll rises through day.
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US appeals court halts Trump's $400 million White House ballroom
DC Circuit rules president is temporary tenant of White House and cannot rebuild ballroom without Congress approval.
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Hasina says Awami League ban should be lifted, vows December return
Bangladesh Awami League set to return after Sheikh Hasina steps down; political crisis ends with new government.
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India and Sri Lanka exchange $350 million credit line agreements for cyclone reconstruction
The rupee-denominated lines of credit form part of India's $450 million reconstruction package following Cyclone Ditwah.
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Iran and Oman agree coordinates for Hormuz shipping route, Tehran says
Iran and Oman finalizing transit route agreement for Strait of Hormuz; Tehran warns additional security measures needed.
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UN experts demand accountability 20 years after 17 aid workers were executed at Muttur
UN experts have urged Sri Lanka to reopen an independent investigation into the 2006 killing of 17 Action Against Hunger staff in Muttur.
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UNDP regional chief Kanni Wignaraja pledges further support on Sri Lanka mission
The UN Assistant Secretary-General met the Foreign Minister, Prime Minister and officials, flagging a new UNDP country programme for 2028-2032.
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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Colombo for one-day visit
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met President Dissanayake and PM Amarasuriya, raising provincial council elections.
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WFP warns strengthening El Niño could push 49 million more into acute hunger
UN World Food Programme warns 81 percent odds of strong El Nino and 49 million facing acute hunger.
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India hands over 500 litres of Malathion for Sri Lanka's dengue fight
India donates 500L Malathion as Sri Lanka battles shortage; mosquitoes show resistance to existing insecticides.
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Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack off Yemen; all 14 crew rescued
Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack; all 14 crew rescued by Yemeni naval forces.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' breaks Avengers: Endgame's opening weekend record
The fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film opened to $360 million in the US and Canada, passing the $357 million record Endgame set in 2019.
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Udhayanidhi Stalin faces backlash over remark aimed at actor Trisha
The Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader drew cross-party criticism after answering chants of the actor's name with what critics called an offensive double entendre.
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Cabinet approves 2026-2028 migration plan under UN Global Compact
The plan aims to lift remittance inflows through migrant skills development while curbing human trafficking and migrant smuggling, the Cabinet spokesman said.
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Threat to Middle East oil tankers at its worst since the war began, analysts say
Ship-tracking analysts say tanker risk has peaked as Houthi attacks close off the Red Sea route that had absorbed traffic diverted from the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump says Iran talks begin Monday; Tehran says no talks are under way
Trump says negotiations with Iran start Monday afternoon with no deadline, but Iran's foreign ministry says it is not holding talks with Washington.
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Two killed as firefighting helicopters collide over Greek wildfire
Two aircrew died when two leased Bell firefighting helicopters collided midair west of Athens, as wildfires destroyed more than 100 homes across Greece.
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Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
A ferry carrying 271 people caught fire off Madura Island in Indonesia, killing five and leaving 41 unaccounted for. Rough seas hampered the rescue operation.
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Iran denies asking US to hold off strikes, says Hormuz stays closed
Iran denies Trump's claim, says Strait of Hormuz stays closed while US hostilities continue — denying relief Sri Lanka's fuel bill needed.
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Trump cancels planned Iran strikes, says a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Trump cancels Iran strikes, citing agreed deal 'perimeters.' Hormuz reopening would ease Sri Lanka's fuel costs.
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Sri Lanka marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with warning on scam networks
Trafficking victims are coerced into online scams; perpetrators may be victims, Defence Secretary warns.
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Sri Lankan-born man given eight months over Brisbane train bottle attack
Saranees Sivakumar, 22, was released on parole after 89 days in custody. The magistrate said the affray charge's 12-month maximum limited the sentence.
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Sri Lanka and India review stalled progress on Indian-funded projects
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha reviewed delays in India-funded projects and a US$450m disaster recov…