China’s President Xi Jinping Vows to Boost Belt and Road Initiative with Sri Lanka In a bold move, China’s President Xi Jinping has promised to enhance cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative with Sri Lanka. This announcement comes hot on the heels of the inauguration of the newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Xi, in ...
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: Next Few Months in Russia-Ukraine War Will Be Decisive KYIV — Emphasizing the critical nature of the upcoming months in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Monday that decisive actions are needed. Accepting a Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement in New York, Zelenskyy declared, “We don’t ...
Downpour Deluge: Cannes Hit Hard by Heavy Rainfall PARIS — As relentless rain pounded Cannes, France, the municipality issued a stark warning on Monday as floodwaters surged through the city. “Intense storms, occasionally accompanied by hail, are wreaking havoc in our area,” declared the municipality, urging residents to “remain vigilant and stay informed while venturing ...
LONDON NURSES REJECT 5.5% PAY RISE OFFER FROM UK GOVERNMENT LONDON — In a bold move, nurses in the UK have decisively turned down the government’s offer of a 5.5% pay rise, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). With an overwhelming two-thirds majority, RCN members voted against the proposed increase, marking a historic ...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Emerges Victorious in Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election In a historic turn of events, left-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has clinched victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election after a nail-biting second round of counting. No candidate managed to secure over 50% of the total votes in the initial round. Dissanayake garnered 42.31%, closely ...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD narrowly wins election in Brandenburg In a dramatic political showdown, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) party emerged victorious in the eastern German state of Brandenburg on Sunday. After the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party made gains in two other east German states, the SPD managed to secure ...
UN Secretary-General Calls for More Inclusive Multilateralism at Summit NEW YORK — In a powerful address at the Summit of the Future’s Action Days, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the urgent need for a more inclusive approach to multilateralism to effectively address the complex global challenges of today. Guterres painted a stark picture of the ...
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Enters Unprecedented Second Round of Counting COLOMBO — History was made in Sri Lanka as the presidential election advanced to a second round of counting due to no candidate securing over 50% of the vote. This unique situation arose as the election commission initiated the tallying of voters’ second and third ...
MASS SHOOTING ROCKS BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA ALABAMA — A night of revelry turned into tragedy as gunfire erupted in Birmingham, Alabama, leaving at least four people dead and 18 others wounded in a mass shooting. The chaos unfolded late Saturday in the vibrant Five Points South area, a popular spot known for its bustling nightlife. According ...
Tragedy Strikes: 51 Workers Killed in Iran Coal Mine Explosion In a devastating turn of events, at least 51 workers tragically lost their lives in a coal mine explosion that rocked northeastern Iran. The incident, which occurred in Tabas, Khorasan province, resulted from a sudden release of methane and carbon monoxide, triggering a fatal blast ...
