Omesh Abeysekera
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India Bets Big on Battery Recycling to Power Clean Energy Future
India has launched a sweeping initiative to scale up battery recycling, positioning it as a cornerstone of the country’s clean energy ambitions.
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EU Commits $105bn Loan to Bolster Ukraine’s Defence
The proposal underscores Europe’s determination to keep Kyiv’s military and economy afloat as the war grinds into its fourth year.
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China’s “Manhattan Project” in AI Chips Aims to Rival the West
China’s “Manhattan Project” for AI chips are more than industrial policy—it’s a geopolitical gambit.
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U.S. Considers Reclassifying Marijuana to Boost Medical Research
United States government is weighing a historic reclassification of marijuana
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China’s Himalayan Mega Dam Sparks Fears in India
Experts warn of seismic instability in the Himalayan region, raising the specter of landslides, floods, and long-term ecological damage.
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Trump Hails Achievements, Targets Immigrants in White House Address
President Donald Trump delivered a 19-minute televised address from the White House, highlighting what he described as his administration’s successes
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Trump Orders Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
Trump announced Tuesday that all sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of Venezuela will face a “total and complete blockade”
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Musk’s X Wins Appeal in Australia Over Shooting Footage
Musk’s social media platform X has won a legal appeal to lift restrictions that prevented Australians from viewing footage of the shooting of U.S. conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Infant Dies of Cold in Gaza as Aid Blocked
Palestinian infant has frozen to death in the Gaza Strip as winter temperatures plunge and Israel maintains tight restrictions
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Bondi Attackers Linked to Islamic State, Police Reveal
Australian police confirmed that the gunmen behind the Bondi Beach massacre were inspired by Islamic State ideology.
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Hollywood Stunned by Killings of Rob Reiner and Wife
Rob Reiner and his wife, found fatally stabbed in their Los Angeles home.
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Trump Signals Breakthrough in Berlin
President Donald Trump announced on December 15, 2025, that negotiations to end the war are nearing completion.
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Fog Grounds Delhi Airport, 120+ Flights Cancelled
Tuesday as dense fog and low visibility forced airlines to cancel more than 120 flights.
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Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Edited Capitol Speech
Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging the broadcaster deliberately edited footage.
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Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Northeast
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck northeastern Japan early Friday
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China’s New ‘Condom Tax’ Sparks Concern
“condom tax” highlights the tension between fiscal policy and public health priorities
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Trump Blocks State-Level AI Regulation
Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing U.S. states from regulating artificial intelligence, according to The Guardian.
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U.S. Moves Against Venezuelan Oil Tankers
Venezuelan authorities condemned the move, warning of “serious consequences”
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Parent Charged in Deadly Kentucky State University Shooting
Authorities in Frankfort have charged Jacob Lee Bard, 48, of Evansville, Indiana, with murder and first-degree assault following a shooting
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Apple CEO Warns U.S. Child Safety Bill Risks Privacy Breach
Tim Cook met with members of the U.S. House of Representatives this week to push back against the App Store Accountability Act
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Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure
The lack of immediate comment leaves open questions about the tanker’s ownership, its cargo, and the broader implications for regional stability.
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Ukraine Signals Readiness for Elections Amid War
Zelenskyy emphasised that elections could take place despite the ongoing Russian invasion
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Hungarian Teacher Faces Criminal Charges
Hungarian teacher has become the first person in the EU to face criminal charges for organising a Pride march.
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Australia Enforces World-First Teen Social Media Ban
Australia has become the first country to enforce a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16, ushering in a new era of digital regulation.
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Trump Threatens Severe Tariffs on Canadian Fertiliser
President Trump announced Monday that his administration could impose “very severe tariffs” on fertilizer imported from Canada.
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Syria Marks One Year Since Assad’s Fall with Nationwide Celebrations
to celebrate the first anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
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China Warns Germany: Japan Threatening Us Militarily
Japan reported that Chinese fighter jets had aimed radar at Japanese military aircraft, calling the move a dangerous escalation.
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Court Warns Deportation to Nauru Could Cause Refugee’s Imminent Death
The deportation is part of Australia’s controversial NZYQ deal, a $2.5 billion agreement with Nauru
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Bethlehem’s Christmas Tree Shines Again After Two Years
Christmas tree in Bethlehem illuminated Manger Square, restoring a glimmer of joy to the birthplace of Jesus.
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Border Tensions Flare: Thailand Strikes Cambodia
The escalation comes just weeks after both nations signed a ceasefire agreement mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Saudi Crown Prince’s U.S. Visit Focuses on Defence, AI, and Nuclear Cooperation
The visit includes meetings with President Donald Trump, senior Pentagon officials, and tech industry leaders.
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Foreign Enrolment at U.S. Colleges Holds Steady Despite Visa Crackdown
International student enrolment at U.S. colleges has remained more resilient than expected this academic year.
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Trump Urges Republicans to Release Epstein Files in Surprise Reversal
President Donald Trump has publicly called on Republican lawmakers to support the release of sealed documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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India Arrests Kashmir Resident Over Deadly Delhi Car Blast
Indian authorities have arrested a man from Indian-administered Kashmir in connection with last week’s deadly car explosion.
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California Revokes 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses Issued to Immigrants
audit, conducted by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), found that thousands of CDLs were granted without proper documentation or testing
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U.S. Proposal for Gaza Stabilisation Force Faces Push back at U.N.
The proposal, presented in closed-door consultations at the U.N. Security Council, envisions a temporary international force to maintain order.
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U.S. Hires 50,000 Federal Workers Under Trump to Expand Immigration Enforcement
Trump administration has quietly overseen the hiring of more than 50,000 federal workers in recent months.
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Israeli Settler Attack on West Bank Mosque Sparks Global Outcry
Israeli settlers set fire to the Bar al-Walidain mosque in the occupied West Bank village of Marda.
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Japanese yen hits record low against euro amid cautious rate stance from Prime Minister Kishida
Japanese yen has plunged to a historic low against the euro, driven by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s reaffirmation.
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Newly built 758-metre bridge collapses in China’s Sichuan province
A newly constructed bridge in China’s southwestern Sichuan province has partially collapsed just months after opening.
