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04

Aug

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World’s Fastest Woman from Saint Lucia

Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia has become the world’s fastest woman. This achievement was marked by her winning the gold medal in the women’s 100 meters event at the 2024 Paris Olympics yesterday (3rd). She completed the final race in 10.72 seconds. This victory also marks the first Olympic gold medal ever won by Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island nation. However, American athlete Sha’Carri Richardson, who many expected to win the gold medal in this…

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04

Aug

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News, Sports

Sri Lanka-India Second One-Day Cricket Match Today (4th) | Wanindu Injured

The second One-Day International (ODI) match between the touring Indian team and the Sri Lankan team is scheduled to start today (4th) at 2:30 PM at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Charith Asalanka will captain the Sri Lankan team, while Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team. The first match between the two teams ended in a tie. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board has announced that spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has sustained an…

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04

Aug

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Business, News

China says its development is an opportunity, not a challenge, for Australia

China points out that its development is an opportunity, not a challenge, for Australia. The Australia-China Industrial and Commercial Commission recently released a report titled "Benefits of Trade with China for the Australian People." Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Qian expressed his views on this report yesterday (2nd). He stated that the report reflects that trade relations with China have brought great benefits to the Australian people, as evidenced by the cited data and information.…

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04

Aug

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News, StoriesIndia

The death toll from landslides in India has risen to 341

It has been reported that the number of deaths in areas affected by landslides in India has risen to 341. All India Radio announced this. Three days after the landslide in the Padavettikunnu area, four individuals trapped there were rescued by army officers. Large-scale loss of life and property has occurred due to landslides in the Wayanad district of Kerala as well. Authorities state that rescue and relief operations in the affected areas are being…

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31

Jul

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Hamas Organization Confirms Assassination of Its Political Leader

The Hamas organization has confirmed that the head of its political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated today (31) in Tehran, Iran's capital. He had arrived in Tehran to participate in the inauguration ceremony of Iran's new president. According to a statement from Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian President Masoud Pesehkin and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei yesterday (30). After attending the presidential inauguration and returning home, he was shot. The Hamas leader and his…

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30

Jul

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Business, NewsColombo Port

Revenue of Colombo Port in the First Quarter Exceeds USD 50 Million

The Colombo Port has shown significant progress in operational performance this year, recording an impressive growth rate, according to K.D.S. Ruwanchandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Services. He highlighted that in the first quarter of this year, the Colombo Port achieved a revenue of USD 50 million. K.D.S. Ruwanchandra mentioned this while participating in a media briefing at the Presidential Media Center. Meanwhile, he also noted that aviation operations have reported…

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30

Jul

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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Italian Prime Minister

During the meeting, the Chinese President stated that a stable and structured Sino-Italian relationship is beneficial for both countries. He emphasized that despite the complexity of international situations, China's commitment to the development of bilateral relations has remained unchanged. China is ready to share development opportunities with Italy and other countries while following a path of peaceful development. President Xi Jinping also expressed his hope that Italy will understand and support China's development concepts. He…

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22

Jul

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Biden, Allies Reject Resignation Demands After Ending Reelection Campaign.

Joe Biden is ignoring Republican calls for him to resign as president, including from the Speaker of the House, after he decided not to run for reelection. This week, he is diving into critical discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and focusing on other major priorities. The White House confirmed on Sunday that Biden will continue as commander-in-chief despite not seeking another term, stating he "looks forward to finishing his term and delivering more…

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21

Jul

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Business, NewsJapan, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and Japan Discuss New Funding for Carbon Reduction Projects.

Sri Lanka and Japan have held talks regarding new financial support aimed at reducing carbon emissions, as well as resuming previously halted projects, according to a statement from President Ranil Wickremesinghe's media office. The discussions included an agreement between Sri Lanka and its official creditors to restructure bilateral debt, which enables Japan to provide new loans and restart suspended initiatives. The meeting focused on funding through Japan’s Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM), which supports projects aimed…

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21

Jul

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Bangladesh court scraps job quotas after deadly unrest

Bangladesh's top court has scrapped most of the quotas on government jobs that had sparked violent clashes across the country that have killed more than 100 people. A third of public sector jobs had been reserved for the relatives of veterans from the country’s war for independence from Pakistan in 1971. But now the court has ruled just 5% of the roles can be reserved for veterans' relatives.The government has not yet responded to the…

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