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Cyclone Ditwah Devastates Sri Lanka; Death Toll 334

Cyclone Ditwah has devastated Sri Lanka, leaving at least 334 people dead and more than 400 people missing. Several neighbourhoods in 20 of the total 25 districts have been buried under mud as the country grapples with one of its worst natural disasters in the past one decade.  Over 20,000 homes in districts like Kandy

Is the US preparing to invade Venezuela?

Amid US President Donald Trump's call for the closure of airspace around Venezuela,  speculations are rife that a US land invasion could happen anytime. Though Trump acknowledged that he spoke to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, reports are that over 10 US warships, including the country’s largest carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, are bearing down

Elon Musk Defends H-1B, Praises Indian Talent

Amid the ongoing debate on the US immigration and visa policy revamps, Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday acknowledged the contributions of Indian talents in various sectors, including technology and innovation. "I think America has benefited immensely from talented Indians who have come to America. I mean, America's been an immense beneficiary of talent from

Pakistan prison visitation rules

Pakistani authorities continue to deny permission for the relatives of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan to meet him, amid claims that there is a "deliberate attempt to hide his condition and prevent family from knowing whether he is safe.” On Friday, one of the sisters of Khan, Aleema Khan, filed a contempt of

Who is Jodie Haydon? Albanese marries in office

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian leader to get married while in office after he tied the knot with his partner Jodie Haydon on Saturday. The two got married in an intimate and secretive ceremony at The Loge in Canberra. The wedding was attended by close friends, family and a few

Cyclone Ditwah kills 123, 130 missing in Sri Lanka

As many as 123 people have been killed, and 130 others are missing across Sri Lanka amid worsening weather conditions triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. Several houses were destroyed completely or partially, leaving thousands of people homeless as the cyclone unleashed torrential rainfall, triggering extensive flooding, landslides in central hill regions and major disruptions in other

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah kills 120

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday declared a 'state of emergency' amid damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed at least 120 people, and led to 130 others missing. The official gazette from the island nation's government came after an all-party meeting on Friday, in which the Opposition leaders called for an

Imran Khan’s Final Post Against Asim Munir Resurfaces

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's final post on social media has resurfaced amid rumours about his death in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. There has been no word from the former cricketer ever since the X post appeared 24 days ago.   In the post he lashed out at the Pakistani army chief. "Asim Munir is the

Cyclone Ditwah: 56 dead; INS Vikrant deployed

As many as 56 people were killed as torrential rains, floods and landslides due to Cyclone Ditwah wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka.  Sri Lankan authorites have said over 43,900 people from 12,313 families have been affected by the extreme weather conditions. According to local media reports, the number of people who died in the cyclone-related
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