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Afghanistan’s Taliban needs money so badly they are selling tickets to monuments their own fighters smashed to pieces: report
The Taliban are selling tickets to vist the site of ancient monuments they themselves blasted to pieces in…
Visiting Sri Lanka After the Economic Crisis
In December 2022, I traveled to Sri Lanka for the first time to visit Whole Planet Foundation’s microfinance…
Sri Lanka needs quality investments – UNDP Sri Lanka chief
Sri Lanka needs quality investments that create employment with dignity, said Resident Representative, UNDP in Sri Lanka, Azusa…
A boost for science and research in Sri Lanka
Five prominent Sri Lankan scientists have been honoured by the Asian Scientist magazine, for their outstanding contribution to…
President receives ‘National Physical Planning Policy Draft – 2048’ for Sri Lanka’s Urban Development
President Ranil Wickremesinghe was presented with the ‘National Physical Planning Policy Draft – 2048’ yesterday afternoon at the…
Arrangements made to bring jumbo home from Sri Lanka
The Foreign Affairs ministry is coordinating with related agencies to bring Plai Sak Surin, also known among Thais…
Pakistan receives $1 billion from China
Cash-strapped Pakistan has received $1 billion from its close ally China to support its critically low foreign reserves…
Russia Says It’s Selling Oil to Pakistan Without ‘Special Discount’
Russia confirmed Friday that it had started exporting oil to Pakistan and had agreed to accept Chinese currency…
White House preparations for state dinner with India’s Modi include plant-based chef and violinist Joshua Bell
Preparations are underway at the White House as President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will…
China Unveils ‘Grandiose Plan’ for Central Asia
In the three decades since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation and China have pursued…