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Srilanka

Putin sworn in as Russian president for fifth term

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lanka s official reserves as much as USD 5.43 bn in April

Establishment of the National Teachers Council

Retirement age of nurses and other healthcare staff to be increased

[Sri Lanka] - Operation released to stop unlawful recruitment of Sri Lankan Army veterans for Russian-Ukrainian war

Body of missing youth from Kuliyapitiya discovered in Madampe

Appeals Court rejects Wijeyadasa s petition against interim order

Australia raises minimum cost savings for trainee visa, warns on phony recruitment

Bill related suspension of Parate Law passed in parliament

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lanka thrash Scotland to win Women s T20 World Cup qualifiers

Adani Green signs 20-yr agreement for wind power stations in Sri Lanka

President s Fund initiates two new scholarship programs

[Sri Lanka] - Industry EXPO 2024 set to take place from June 19-23 at BMICH

State Minister Diana Gamage loses MP seat

Police obtain 72-hour detention order on Manna Ramesh

Unknown body recovered from Diyawanna Lake

Fowzie s child arrested over attack incident

Public warned of rise in online phishing scams targeting mobile devices

Russia

[Russia] - With Georgia Gripped By Political Turmoil, Officials in Moscow Take Hands-Off Approach

Putin Sworn In for Fifth Term as President

[Russia] - Siberia's Irkutsk Declares Emergency as Fires Ravage Region

Germany Recalls Russian Ambassador Over Cyberattack

[Russia] - Russia Says Preparing Non-Strategic Nuclear Strike Drills

Russia Moves to Ban ?Foreign Agents? From Running for Political Office

Belarus Holds Snap Inspection of Nuclear Arms Carriers

6 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia?s Belgorod?

What?s Behind Georgia?s ?Russian Law??

[Russia] - Regional Official Arrested for Bribery in Russia's Bashkortostan

[Russia] - Russia Arrests U.S. Army Soldier on Theft Charges

[Russia] - Armenian PM Threatens to Ban Russian TV Channels

[Russia] - Russian Journalist Kevorkova Charged With 'Justifying Terrorism,' Lawyer Says

[Russia] - Russia's FSB Detains Man Accused of Trying to Explode Court Buildings

[Russia] - Russian Strikes Cut Power for Nearly Half a Million Homes in Ukraine

[Russia] - Ukraine Says Thwarted Russian Plot to Kill Zelensky

Russian Shelling Kills 1 in Ukraine's Sumy region

[Russia] - Wife of Exiled Russian Journalist Martynov Jailed 9 Years for Attempted Murder

World News

Emmanuel Macron tries to charm China?s Xi Jinping with cheese and wine in the Pyrenees

Russian plot to eliminate Volodymyr Zelensky as 'present' to Vladimir Putin foiled by security services

King Charles III is 'excellent' amidst cancer treatment, will not see Harry during prince's U.K. see

Maui looks to cut back on Airbnbs, vacation rentals as early as next summer

Hong Kong court bans demonstration anthem

Russia and Ukraine each claim the other uses chemical weapons

AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine globally

Harvey Weinstein back in Rikers Island jail after ?special treatment? in New York hospital wing

News analysis: Why Putin is raising the specter of nuclear weapons once again

Stormy Daniels testifies she had sex with Trump as defense attacks her credibility

Supreme Court poised to get in dispute over transgender care for minors

Sunak 'figured out to eliminate' on in face of fallout from regional elections losses

Boeing calls off first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

Justin Chang wins criticism Pulitzer for Los Angeles Times

Three surfers on a dream trip to Mexico were brutally killed. Here's what we know

This gentrifying Mexico City neighborhood has a Soho House ? and a migrant encampment

Eurovision fans planning on dressing up in national costumes for song contest

Swinney guarantees 'a brand-new chapter' as he takes control of as leader of Scottish Nationalists

?Malign actor? behind massive hack of UK military, says Sunak

Mother of Australian internet user bros 'eliminated by automobile thieves' in Mexico gives moving homage to boys

Whipsnade Zoo celebrates birth of camel for first time in eight years

Leaked audio reveals Donald Trump discussing his VP picks for 2024 US presidential election

US: Malaysian firms assist move Iranian oil

Israel steps up attacks after Hamas shifts position on cease-fire

Donald Trump puts America on notice again: If he loses, he won't go quietly

Global heat records set for 11th straight month

Astronaut Suni Williams Prepares for Crew Flight Test

Jupiter?s Great Red Spot

Simon Harris says 'camping tent city' on Mount Street 'will not be repeated' along Grand Canal

This tiny apartment costs $7 a month. Scoring one is like winning the lottery

US paused shipment of weapons to Israel ?to head off Rafah invasion? ? official

?Falklands is still British and Thatcher was brilliant,? says Argentina?s Milei

Trump VP selection will be like 'The Apprentice,' McCarthy says

Boeing Starliner launch delayed until at least May 17 due to faulty valve

United States soldier apprehended in Russia

?He?s clinging on, holed up in Downing Street? ? Lib Dems try to push Sunak into election with no-confidence vote

Next few months essential in Myanmar war

After years of partisan feuding, California's new generation of Congress members tries to get along. Will it work?The mission

Max Boot: Gaza protests in US colleges are a victory for self-regarding student radicals, not Palestinians

Opinion: Have we learned nothing? The protester's taunt, 'Go back to Poland,' is grotesque

Stormy Daniels says she blacked out in Donald Trump space and when she got up her clothes were gotten rid of

US-China to discuss arms control and expert system

Singapore presents AI in classrooms

Russia's Putin sworn in as president for 5th term

Thousands get away Rafah ahead of Israeli push

Do the pro-Palestinian demonstrations signify a generational shift in U.S. mindsets about Israel?The presentations over Israel's war in Gaza are extreme. How deep and long-lasting is their staying power in U.S. politics?

Hamas says it accepts cease-fire as Israel orders Palestinians to leave eastern Rafah

Vladimir Putin sworn in for new six-year term with message for the West

Infant who suffered cardiac arrest at Legoland dies

How a drilling job and Israel-Hamas overshadow Biden's climate record for young voters

Council scraps apostrophes on street signs

Hun Sen advises Myanmar junta chief to give him access to Suu Kyi

Microsoft develops AI for spies

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg accused in court of stalking other half in seven-year campaign of abuse

Goldberg: What happened to the Republican war on 'woke' — and what we should have learned from it

Thailand

Police arrest ladyboy who abducted tot

Hunt on for 6 suspects over murders of local authorities

Tak locals issue petition over cadmium tailings

Manhole cover theft prevention takes on new urgency

Thaksin 'met with Malaysia's Anwar'

Niece charged in huge sausage embezzlement case

Covid claims 12 lives as rise in cases predicted

Meth pill possession rules set to tighten: Somsak

OCPB, FDA asked to weigh in on old-rice dispute

Former minister Wissanu appointed Bangkok Post chairman

Comic in crosshairs after Netflix show

Phumtham to see leading brass

Druggie drowns toddler

Masturbating train station thief was high on drugs

New health minister looks for cannabis views

Ministers in reshuffled govt now designated tasks

Building collapses during demolition

PM: Cannabis to be relisted as a narcotic by year-end

[Thailand] - Chinese to visit for new round of sub settlements

Activist Panupong gets 3 years for lese majeste

Govt B400 wage hike upsets committee

Plans afoot for King's birthday

PM tries to talk dissatisfied minister out of quitting

BMA employees battle to counter wave of manhole cover thefts

Squatters lose court case, jail terms suspended

Technology Today

Never lose your keys again - Apple AirTags more affordable thanks to Amazon deal

Popular iPad lastly gets method more budget-friendly - Apple slashes UK tablet costs

Apple releases biggest iPad upgrade with more power, brand-new design and even a rate cut

Sky problems immediate due date to broadband users - examine your Wi-Fi router today

Google's feature-packed new Android phone is way better than its low cost suggests

Blockbuster Sky television upgrade will offer you more things to watch for totally free

Afghanistan

Tahawol: Pakistan Army claim rejection went over

[Afghanistan] - Pakistan is utilizing its territory versus Afghanistan: MoD

IED surge in Badakhshan leaves 8 dead and injured

Putin starts brand-new six-year term with challenge to the West

[Afghanistan] - Justice due to Sharia uses equally to everyone: Deputy PM

Saar: UN delegation journey to Kabul talked about

[Afghanistan] - Tatarstan entrepreneurs keen to buy Afghanistan's oil and gas sector

US thinks Hamas, Israel can break Gaza ceasefire deadlock; Israeli forces cut Rafah aid path

Tahawol: Israeli attack on Rafah city went over

Government institutions owe 1.5 billion afghanis to DABS

Delhi down Rajasthan to stay in IPL play-off race

IndianSubcontinent

Max Boot: Gaza protests in US colleges are a victory for self-regarding student radicals, not Palestinians

Israel bombs Rafah despite Hamas saying it accepts deal for a ceasefire

United States paused delivery of weapons to Israel 'to avoid Rafah intrusion'-- official

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Spanish leader Pedro Sanchez discuss officially recognising state of Palestine

Israeli airstrikes hit Rafah after evacuation order as Hamas cautions ceasefire deal under hazard

Pakistan

[Pakistan] - May 9 chaos was 'conspiracy' to target Imran Khan: PTI

'Aquarabia': Saudi Arabia unveils plan for region's largest water theme park

[Pakistan] - May 9 trouble: Pindi schools asked to observe 'Black Day' tomorrow

Punjab to witness heatwave from today: PDMA

[Pakistan] - 6 terrorists gunned down in separate KP operations

Something that we support and encourage, says US on MBS's Islamabad visit

[Pakistan] - Imran Khan declines armed force's demand to apologise for May 9 trouble

[Pakistan] - IHC bigger benches formed on defamation of character versus Justice Kayani, Justice Sattar

[Pakistan] - Saudi Crown Prince MBS Pakistan visit's dates most likely to be finalised this month: FM Dar

[Pakistan] - 'Deny what can be rationally rejected': Khawaja Asif on PTI refuting function in May 9 roits

[Pakistan] - PTI announces staging 'tranquil protests' to mark May 9 chaos anniversary

Several lawyers arrested amid protest outside Lahore High Court

[Pakistan] - Senators Kakar, Vawda choose against joining treasury, opposition benches

[Pakistan] - Envoy reassures facilitation to Sikh community throughout Pakistan visit

'Constitutional immunity': Court suspends proceedings against President Zardari in Toshakhana case

Fareeda Tareen becomes fifth woman deputy commissioner in Balochistan

Cracks within PTI laid bare as Sher Afzal Marwat declines to work with Shibli Faraz, Omar Ayub