Omesh Abeysekera
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Netanyahu Reveals Secret UAE Visit During Iran War
Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed he made a “secret visit” to the United Arab Emirates….
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Cartel Corruption Claims Strain US–Mexico Relations
cartel-linked corruption within Mexican institutions have pushed US–Mexico relations to a breaking point….
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Iran Warns US: Accept Peace Plan or Risk Truce Collapse
US must accept its proposed peace plan or face the collapse….
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US Clears Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China Firms
marking a significant easing of restrictions amid ongoing US–China tech tensions….
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US–China Leaders Meet Amid War, Trade & Tech Tensions
The meeting comes as global markets remain volatile, with oil prices above $100….
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FDA Chief Ousted Amid Industry Backlash
been forced out after clashing with powerful stakeholders across the pharmaceutical industry, vaping lobby….
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Starmer Faces Leadership Strains Ahead of King’s Speech
Keir Starmer is preparing for his first King’s Speech….
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Russian Ship Sinks Off Spain Amid Nuclear Cargo Suspicions
Intelligence sources suggest the ship may have been carrying nuclear reactors….
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Nvidia Chief Joins Trump’s China Mission
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has joined President Donald Trump’s delegation to Beijing.
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Trump Heads to Beijing as Iran Tensions Intensify
looming conflict with Tehran casting a heavy shadow over the agenda….
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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Released on Parole
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison on parole….
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Trump–Xi Summit Looms: Where Do US–China Tariffs Stand?
Donald Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing….
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British Paratroopers Airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for Suspected Hantavirus Case
British paratroopers carried out an emergency airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha….
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Trump Rejects Tehran’s Reply; Israeli Strike Kills Medics
“totally unacceptable” and signaling that Washington will not ease pressure on Iran….
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US to Revoke Passports of Parents Owing Child Support
United States will begin revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe significant child support payments….
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Al-Qaeda-Linked Attacks Kill 30+ in Mali
The attacks targeted villages in the Mopti region, an area long plagued by extremist….
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War Profiteers: Oil Giants & Banks Cash In
Major oil companies and global banks are reaping billions in profits from the ongoing US–Iran war….
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Netanyahu Vows ‘No Immunity’ After Beirut Strike
there will be “no immunity” for militants following the latest airstrikes on Beirut….
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Ceasefire ‘Still in Effect’ Amid US–Iran Clashes
ceasefire with Iran remains “in effect” even as fresh clashes erupted….
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Pope Leo XIV Comforts Priests in Lebanon via Video Call
Pope Leo XIV made a surprise video call from Rome to 13 priests serving in southern Lebanon….
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Russia Warns Diplomats to Leave Kyiv Amid Strike Threat
urging them to evacuate in anticipation of possible strikes….
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Son of Hamas Gaza Chief Injured; Five Killed in Israeli Strike
Hamas Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar was injured in an Israeli airstrike….
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Trump Sees Deal ‘Possible’; Israel Bombs Beirut
However, optimism was overshadowed by Israeli airstrikes on Beirut….
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Deadly China Plane Crash Linked to Fuel Cut-Off
report indicates that the aircraft’s fuel supply was deliberately shut off….
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Russia–Ukraine Truce Aligns with Victory Day
Russia has declared a temporary truce in Ukraine to coincide with its annual Victory Day commemorations….
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Europe’s Summer Travel Threatened by Jet Fuel Shortage
Middle East tensions and refinery bottlenecks, could force flight cancellations or steep ticket price….
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Washington–Tehran Threats Over Hormuz
U.S. warned of decisive retaliation if its naval forces were attacked….
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Samsung Heirs Pay Record $8B Inheritance Tax Bill
The family behind Samsung Group has completed payment of a record $8 billion inheritance tax
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Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Kills 3
authorities are investigating the source of the infection….
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Oil Slips as Trump Pledges Aid for Stranded Hormuz Ships
The market reaction reflects cautious optimism: while immediate supply concerns eased….
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Japan Sees Largest Protest Backing Pacifist Constitution Amid Revision Push
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advances proposals to revise Article 9….
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Tehran Warns Trump’s Hormuz Mission Risks Ceasefire Collapse
stalemate in peace talks, with Iran demanding the removal of the blockade before dialogue can resume….
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Trump Ends Whisky Tariffs, Urges Starmer to ‘Deal Like the King’
Trump has lifted U.S. tariffs on Scotch whisky ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s state visit….
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Iran Warns of ‘Painful Response’ if U.S. Renews Attacks
Tehran’s statement underscores its readiness to escalate both militarily and through cyber….
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Tehran Calls U.S. Port Siege ‘Intolerable’; Trump Weighs Response
American-controlled ports as “intolerable” and a direct assault on its sovereignty….







































