Omesh Abeysekera
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Thaksin Shinawatra Sentenced
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to serve one year in prison for abuse of power
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India/BRICS Trade Tensions and Strategic Messaging
S. Jaishankar urged member nations to address trade imbalances
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Netanyahu’s Warning to Gaza City Residents
“leave now.” This comes as Israeli forces intensify bombardments ahead of a planned ground invasion
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Nepal’s Sweeping Social Media Ban Nepal’s Sweeping Social Media Ban
Nepal has banned 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp
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U.S. Semiconductor Tariff Alert
President Trump announced plans to impose “fairly substantial” tariffs on semiconductor imports
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White House Tech Dinner: Power, AI & Politics
Donald Trump hosted a high-profile dinner at the White House, bringing together top tech leaders
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Thailand’s Political Turmoil Intensifies
Thailand’s parliament is set to vote on its third prime minister in just two years
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West Coast Climate Alliance Forms in Defiance of Trump
Governors Jay Inslee (WA), Kate Brown (OR), and Jerry Brown (CA) have joined forces to resist the Trump administration’s efforts to weaken environmental protections
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Trump’s Tariff Battle Reaches Supreme Court
Donald Trump has formally requested an expedited ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeals court decision
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Sri Lanka’s EV Tax Storm, BYD Just the Beginning
What began as a customs dispute over BYD electric vehicles has now escalated into a broader investigation into multiple EV brands entering Sri Lanka
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Gaza Crisis Intensifies, No Mercy
Hamas urged the UN and global community to intervene immediately, accusing Israel of genocide and “horrific war crimes.
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Gold Surges to Record High Amid Rate Cut Expectations and Global Uncertainty
Gold hit a fresh peak of $3,537/oz, with futures for December delivery reaching $3,600
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Parade Diplomacy and Power Messaging
Xi Jinping declared that the world faces a pivotal choice: “peace or war, dialogue or confrontation.”
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Trump Shrugs Off China-Russia Axis
President Trump brushed off concerns about a growing China-Russia alliance, citing the U.S.’s unmatched military strength
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Belgium to Recognize Palestine, Sanction Israel
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot declared that Belgium will officially recognize the State of Palestine
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U.S.–India Trade Tensions Escalate
Trump slams India-U.S. trade ties as “a totally one-sided disaster” following Modi’s China visit
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BYD Profit Plunge Highlights China’s EV Price War Fallout
BYD saw its shares tumble nearly 8% following a sharp 30% drop in second-quarter profit
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“Devastation in Herat: Afghan Quake Claims 622 Lives, Overwhelms Aid Efforts”
magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck western Afghanistan, killing at least 622 people and injuring more than 1,500
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Xi and Putin Call for Multipolar World at Beijing Security Forum
President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a unified front advocating for a “multipolar world order
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Modi Rebukes Terror Double Standards at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a forceful address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, declaring that “no double standards
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Tel Aviv Targets Hamas Leadership as Gaza Strategy Intensifies
Tensions in the Gaza Strip escalated sharply over the weekend as Israeli forces confirmed the targeted killing of Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida
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Indonesia Tightens Security Amid Deadly Unrest
The unrest, sparked by public outrage over financial perks for lawmakers
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Canada Rolls Back U.S. Tariffs, Easing Trade Tensions
Canada lifts majority of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, reopens trade channels under CUSMA
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BJP-Congress Clash in Patna Over Abuse Allegations Against PM Modi
Tensions erupted in Bihar’s capital as BJP and Congress workers clashed following a viral video
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Ford Issues Major Recall for Brake Hose Defect
Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for over 480,000 vehicles in North America due to a potentially dangerous brake fluid leak
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Minnesota Church Shooting: Survivor Credits Friend’s Heroism
a 10-year-old fifth grader, was seated near the stained-glass windows when the shooting began
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India’s Geopolitical Balancing Game
Indian leaders call this economic blackmail, but remain firm. PM Modi stated, “India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders
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South Korea Indicts Ex-PM and Former First Lady
Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested Tuesday night on corruption charges
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Israel Intensifies Gaza City Assault
61 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Thursday, including 19 aid seekers
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Australia’s Inflation Surges on Electricity Shock
Australia’s consumer prices rose sharply in July, driven by a 13% spike in electricity costs, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics
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EU Greenlights Gilead’s Long-Acting HIV Prevention Shot
a groundbreaking injectable treatment from U.S. pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences, designed to prevent HIV infection
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India’s Export Engine Faces U.S. Tariff Shock
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% duty on Indian goods, stacking on top of the existing 25%, bringing total tariffs to 50%
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Gaza City Under Siege: Hopelessness Still Lingers
The Zeitoun and Sabra neighborhoods of Gaza City were heavily bombarded
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TRUMP’S TARIFFS DEAL STRATEGIC SHOCK TO INDIAN EXPORTS
In a sweeping move that threatens to upend India’s export economy, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 50% tariffs on $60.2 billion worth of Indian goods, effective August 27. The decision impacts 66% of India’s total exports to the U.S., including key sectors such as textiles, gems & jewellery, shrimp, carpets, and furniture, according to…
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CHINA’S TOP TRADE NEGOTIATOR HEADS TO WASHINGTON
negotiator Li Chenggang is set to travel to Washington this week for high-level talks with U.S. officials
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NISSAN SHARES SLIDE AS MERCEDES-BENZ EXITS STAKE
Shares in Nissan Motor Co. plunged over 6% on Tuesday after Mercedes-Benz announced plans to divest its 3.8% stake
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TRUMP THREATENS CHINA WITH 200% MAGNET TARIFFS
Trump has threatened to impose 200% tariffs on Chinese magnets, escalating a simmering trade dispute over rare earth elements critical to global tech and defense industries
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ISRAELI STRIKES KILL 20 AT GAZA HOSPITAL
Israeli forces struck the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza twice on Monday, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and several rescue workers
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Lee-Trump Summit: A Defining Moment
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet Donald Trump for the first time
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Rajasthan Flood Disaster, Surwal Dam Overflow Triggers Catastrophe
rainfall in Sawai Madhopur led to the Surwal Dam overflowing, causing a massive land collapse and forming a huge crater near nearby villages
