Pakistan-Afghanistan 'open war': How and why we got here?
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Pakistan-Afghanistan 'open war': How and why we got here?

Pakistan was once viewed as the sponsor and chief backer of Afghanistan’s Taliban movement. But w…

Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
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Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?

The two sides have different versions of how and why the deadly dispute began.

What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
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What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - t…

Philippines' ex-president Duterte killed thousands, ICC prosecutors say
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Philippines' ex-president Duterte killed thousands, ICC prosecutors say

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court on Friday said former president of the Philippines …

Sri Lanka’s People’s Bank posts record profits, total assets in FY 2025
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Sri Lanka’s People’s Bank posts record profits, total assets in FY 2025

The Bank's total loans portfolio reached 2.0 trillion rupees

Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger, bond yields steady
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Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.

Indian court clears former Delhi chief minister of corruption charges
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Indian court clears former Delhi chief minister of corruption charges

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March 2024, weeks before India's general election, and spent months …

Sri Lanka stocks end the week down after some volatility
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Sri Lanka stocks end the week down after some volatility

The market turnover was 7.01 billion rupees.

Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
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Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case

Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

Sri Lanka Police to continue and restructure “Tell IGP” online complaint system in 2026
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Sri Lanka Police to continue and restructure “Tell IGP” online complaint system in 2026

Sri Lanka Police today (February 27) announced that the “Tell IGP” online complaint system will …

'Shirtless' protest at AI summit sparks political storm in India
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'Shirtless' protest at AI summit sparks political storm in India

Eight members of the youth wing of India's Congress party have been arrested in connection with the …