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Srilanka

Police obtain 72-hour detention order on Manna Ramesh

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

Unknown body recovered from Diyawanna Lake

State Minister Diana Gamage loses MP seat

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

President s Fund initiates two new scholarship programs

Public warned of rise in online phishing scams targeting mobile devices

Bill related suspension of Parate Law passed in parliament

Fowzie s child arrested over attack incident

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

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

Appeals Court rejects Wijeyadasa s petition against interim order

Putin sworn in as Russian president for fifth term

Body of missing youth from Kuliyapitiya discovered in Madampe

Establishment of the National Teachers Council

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

Retirement age of nurses and other healthcare staff to be increased

45-year-old murdered by son-in-law with garden hoe

Russia

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

Russia Says Captured 2 Frontline Villages in Ukraine

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

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

Belarus Holds Snap Inspection of Nuclear Arms Carriers

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

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

Russian Shelling Kills 1 in Ukraine's Sumy region

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

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

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

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

Putin Sworn In for Fifth Term as President

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

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

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

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

Germany Recalls Russian Ambassador Over Cyberattack

World News

US: Malaysian firms assist move Iranian oil

Council scraps apostrophes on street signs

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

AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine globally

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

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

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

Microsoft develops AI for spies

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

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

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

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

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

Next few months essential in Myanmar war

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

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

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

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

Justin Chang wins criticism Pulitzer for Los Angeles Times

Putin renews nuclear threats against West

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

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

United States soldier apprehended in Russia

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

Chinese warships to check out Cambodia amid United States worries

Thousands get away Rafah ahead of Israeli push

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

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

Biden: US will not supply Israel with weapons to assault Rafah

Male believed of buying Tochigi killings held, total arrests 6

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?

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

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

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

Vietnam arrests main taken part in UN talks on labour reform

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

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

Infant who suffered cardiac arrest at Legoland dies

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

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

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

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

Global heat records set for 11th straight month

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

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

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

'We wish to have it prepared before the next pandemic has even begun'-- brand-new vaccine might secure against future coronaviruses

Russia and Ukraine each claim the other uses chemical weapons

Singapore presents AI in classrooms

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

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

US-China to discuss arms control and expert system

Astronaut Suni Williams Prepares for Crew Flight Test

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

Hong Kong court bans demonstration anthem

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

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

Japan to begin hunting fin whales after five years of commercial whaling

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

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

Jupiter?s Great Red Spot

Thailand

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

Former minister Wissanu appointed Bangkok Post chairman

Tak locals issue petition over cadmium tailings

Pledged rice 'still good' after 10 years

Druggie drowns toddler

Covid claims 12 lives as rise in cases predicted

Ministers in reshuffled govt now designated tasks

Masturbating train station thief was high on drugs

Activist Panupong gets 3 years for lese majeste

Phi Phi Island dry spell could lead to closures

[Thailand] - Soft power cooperation the core of France talks

New health minister looks for cannabis views

Sacked officer caught after nearly 10 years on the run

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

Meth haul discovered at border

Niece charged in huge sausage embezzlement case

[Thailand] - PM denies looking for to curb power of BoT chief

Truck strikes clearance bar, triggers traffic jam

More rain, storms expected till May 13

TCC blasts govt wage trek plan

Building collapses during demolition

Hunt on for 6 suspects over murders of local authorities

BMA employees battle to counter wave of manhole cover thefts

Squatters lose court case, jail terms suspended

Meth pill possession rules set to tighten: Somsak

Marijuana U-turn might bring demonstrations, suits

1.4 tonnes of heroin took in Nong Khai

Phumtham to see leading brass

Motorcyclist passes away after dropping Bangkok drain

Govt B400 wage hike upsets committee

Plans afoot for King's birthday

[Thailand] - AoT revises master plan for airport

Police arrest ladyboy who abducted tot

Thaksin 'met with Malaysia's Anwar'

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

Ping pong bomb thrown from motorbike kills boy

Manhole cover theft prevention takes on new urgency

Comic in crosshairs after Netflix show

Self-screening set to assist enhance HPV testing numbers

Sermsak points the pee finger

PM tries to talk dissatisfied minister out of quitting

Technology Today

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

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

Urgent WhatsApp chat cautioning issued to all UK users - ignoring it will be pricey

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

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

Check your Galaxy phone now - Samsung releases surprise free upgrade this month

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

Argos and Amazon buyers hurry to get inexpensive AirPods at costs Apple won't match

Afghanistan

Hamas says it accepts ceasefire proposition of Egypt, Qatar

IED surge in Badakhshan leaves 8 dead and injured

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

[Afghanistan] - Abu Muslim and Adalat Farah draw 0-0 while Maiwand beat Jawanan Wahedi 2-0 in ACL

[Afghanistan] - Pakistan, Uzbekistan declare dedication over rail job

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

[Afghanistan] - Saar: Afghanistan's caretaker govt slams world for producing difficulties

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

[Afghanistan] - IEA's supreme leader delighted with 'loyal' ministers

[Afghanistan] - World powers attempting to prevent IEA's financial and political development: Baradar

[Afghanistan] - Southern Afghanistan records among wettest Aprils in 40 years

[Afghanistan] - Khurasan beats Istaqlal 1-0 in ACL; Sorkh Poshan whip Sarsabz Yashlar 4-1

[Afghanistan] - Kazakhstan Trade House opens in Afghanistan's Herat province

Government institutions owe 1.5 billion afghanis to DABS

Tahawol: Israeli attack on Rafah city went over

The first flight of Afghan pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia

Biden states US will keep weapons from Israel if it invades Rafah

Minister of Mines and Petroleum visits Mes Aynak copper mine

Attack Energy thrash Jawanan Wahedi 7-0; Aino Mina 3-1 Khadim

[Afghanistan] - Afghanistan and Turkmenistan firms sign over 10 agreements on building and construction, food products

Pandya?s Mumbai Indians first to exit IPL play-off race

Pakistan?s army claims TTP is using Afghan soil

Turkmenistan's industrialists keen to purchase Herat-made building and construction material

[Afghanistan] - Iranian authorities: Only susceptible points of Afghanistan's border will be walled and fenced

Saar: UN delegation journey to Kabul talked about

Gaza ceasefire unpredictable, Israel swears to continue Rafah operation

700 kids with heart flaws dealt with in previous year: ARCS

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

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

Tahawol: Pakistan Army claim rejection went over

IndianSubcontinent

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

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

What lies beneath Gaza's debris and mess up will stay long after the war comes to an end

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

Pakistan

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

Punjab to witness heatwave from today: PDMA

[Pakistan] - May 9 a 'useless effort' to bring about 'shortsighted revolution': ISPR

Several lawyers arrested amid protest outside Lahore High Court

Blaze erupts in Lahore airport's departure lounge

[Pakistan] - PML-N to hold party meeting on May 28

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

[Pakistan] - Gunmen in Gwadar kill 7 barber store workers from Punjab

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

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

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

'Terrorist bid foiled' as two 'RAW agents' arrested in Karachi

[Pakistan] - PTI-backed MNA lodges FIR versus PML-N MPA for 'abusing' servant

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

[Pakistan] - Matric examination: Dripped computer science paper goes viral on social networks

Fareeda Tareen becomes fifth woman deputy commissioner in Balochistan

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

[Pakistan] - Raise in retirement age on the cards as govt on toes to secure new IMF bailout bundle

[Pakistan] - IHC judges' letter: SC judge says govt refraining from doing anything about interference

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

[Pakistan] - Afghan soil being utilized by TTP to attack Pakistan: DG ISPR

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

[Pakistan] - SC last ruling on PTI-SIC reserved seats yet to be issued: Sanaullah

Raza Rabbani says NCCIA 'probably lead to increased surveillance, data collection'

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

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

[Pakistan] - Pakistan calls for efficient procedures to ward off weaponisation of deep space

[Pakistan] - Saudi Crown Prince MBS expected to go to Pakistan this week

[Pakistan] - PM identifies May 9 riots as 'attempted revolt' against armed forces, COAS

IHC accepts Bushra Bibi's plea seeking transfer from Banigala sub-jail to Adiala jail

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

[Pakistan] - 'Might 9 protest call': Usman Dar's mother briefly jailed in Sialkot

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

[Pakistan] - Imran Khan 'expels' firebrand Marwat from PTI's leading decision-making bodies

[Pakistan] - Thunderstorms, duststorms anticipate in several parts of nation this weekend

[Pakistan] - Zardari stresses dialogue to solve Balochistan's issues