Sri Lankan President appoints Harini Amarasuriya as PM, third woman to hold post

Sri Lankan President appoints Harini Amarasuriya as PM, third woman to hold post

Death toll from Israeli strikes reaches 558, over 1,800 injured, says Lebanese health ministry

The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed that Israel’s recent military strikes on Lebanon have resulted in at least 558 fatalities, according to a report by Al Jazeera. Of 558 people who have died from IDF strikes, 50 are children, the Lebanese health ministry said, adding that 1,835 people have been injured. Meanwhile, Hezbollah fired a barrage […]

At least 50 people killed, over 300 injured in Lebanon by Israeli attacks: Lebanese health ministry

Lebanese people were asked to immediately distance themselves from sites used by Hezbollah to store weapons. The IDF said it had sent text messages to people, as well as called them over the phone from a Lebanese phone number

PM Modi expresses “deep concern” on Gaza situation during bilateral meeting with Palestinian President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York on Sunday (local time). The Prime Minister expressed “deep concern” at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reaffirmed India’s continued support to the Palestinian people. “PM @narendramodimet H.E. Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine, […]

Death toll rises to 37 after Israeli strike in Beirut

At least 37 people, including three children and seven women, have lost their lives in an Israeli air attack in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with the death toll continuing to rise, AL Jazeera reported citing Lebanon‘s health minister’s statement. The strike, which occurred during Friday’s rush hour, targeted two buildings in the Lebanese capital’s Dahiya district, also […]

Economy on centre stage, as Sri Lanka set to vote today in first polls since 2022 crisis

As Sri Lanka continues to recover from the devastating economic crisis of 2022, the people of the island nation, who have been bearing the brunt of the strict austerity measures, will head to polling booths in the first elections after the crisis, and the economy will remain on the top of the agenda. The crisis, which led […]

Qatar Airways bans passengers from carrying pagers, walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights

Qatar Airways bans passengers from carrying pagers, walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights

India extends USD 50 million budgetary support to Maldives for another year

India extends USD 50 million budgetary support to Maldives for another year

Trump says will meet with Prime Minister Modi in US next week

Trump says will meet with Prime Minister Modi in US next week