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Sri Lankans throng to Kandy for rare display of Buddhist relic

The public display of what Buddhists believe to be a tooth relic of the Buddha is taking place after 16 years.

Sri Lankans throng to Kandy for rare display of Buddhist relic

US judge limits Musk's DOGE access to social security data

US judge limits Musk's DOGE access to social security data

Japan bus driver steals $7, loses $84,000 pension

Japan bus driver steals $7, loses $84,000 pension

Rubio says US to decide within days if Ukraine ceasefire 'doable'

Rubio says US to decide within days if Ukraine ceasefire 'doable'

Ryan Gosling to star in new 'Star Wars' film

After his scene-stealing turn as Ken in the 2023 blockbuster hit "Barbie," Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling is taking on another huge pop culture franchise: the "Star Wars" universe.

Ryan Gosling to star in new 'Star Wars' film

China's manufacturing backbone feels Trump trade war pinch

Sky-high tariffs imposed on China by US President Donald Trump have triggered a slump in factory orders, manufacturers told AFP this week -- with some fearing business may never return.

China's manufacturing backbone feels Trump trade war pinch

'Defend ourselves': Refugee girls in Kenya find strength in taekwondo

Kakuma is Kenya's second-largest refugee camp, home to over 300,000 people -- from South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda and Burundi, and managed by the Kenyan government.

'Defend ourselves': Refugee girls in Kenya find strength in taekwondo

US strikes on Yemen fuel port kill 38, Huthis say

US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 38 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in one of the deadliest attacks of Washington's renewed campaign against the Iran-backed group.

US strikes on Yemen fuel port kill 38, Huthis say

US ambassador to Japan 'extremely optimistic' about trade deal

The new US ambassador to Japan said he was "extremely optimistic" that the two countries will agree a trade deal, after Tokyo's tariffs envoy visited Washington.

US ambassador to Japan 'extremely optimistic' about trade deal

Chinese troll Trump with memes over trade war

While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight Trump's trade war "to the end", its army of social media soldiers are embarking on a more humorous campaign online.

Chinese troll Trump with memes over trade war

US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships

The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese-built and operated ships in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and curb China's dominance in the sector.

US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships

US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress

European powers have been seeking a seat at the table since US President Trump's shock decision to open talks with Russia to end the three-year-old war, which started with Moscow's 2022 invasion.

US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress

Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks

The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation, despite tensions between the two neighbours.

Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks

US govt agency seeks criminal probe of Trump legal foe

A US government agency has asked for a criminal probe of New York State Attorney General Letitia James on grounds of alleged mortgage fraud.

US govt agency seeks criminal probe of Trump legal foe

Peru's former first lady takes up asylum in Brazil after graft conviction

Peruvian former first lady Nadine Heredia, sentenced with her husband to 15 years in prison for money laundering, arrived Wednesday in Brazil, where she has been granted asylum.

Peru's former first lady takes up asylum in Brazil after graft conviction

Tanzania opposition party calls for court demos as police issue ban

Tanzania’s main opposition party on Thursday called on its supporters to demonstrate at a courthouse where its leader is set to appear next week on treason charges.

Tanzania opposition party calls for court demos as police issue ban

Japan fails to win immediate tariff relief in US talks

Japan failed Wednesday to secure any immediate relief from US tariffs with the top envoy saying that future negotiations "won't be easy".

Japan fails to win immediate tariff relief in US talks

Critics fear El Salvador becoming 'black hole' for US deportees

Rights groups are increasingly worried that El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison is becoming a "black hole" for the United States to rid itself of expelled migrants

Critics fear El Salvador becoming 'black hole' for US deportees

South Africa's 'cradle of humankind' caves reopen to public

The caves closed nearly three years ago due to flooding and reopened Tuesday with a new experience bringing tourists closer to the scientific action.

South Africa's 'cradle of humankind' caves reopen to public

Rubio to meet French leaders for talks on Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet French leaders in Paris to discuss the war in Ukraine, amid flailing efforts to persuade Russia to agree to a ceasefire.

Rubio to meet French leaders for talks on Ukraine

Zuckerberg denies Meta bought rivals to conquer them

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday denied in court that his company bought rival services Instagram and WhatsApp to neutralise them

Zuckerberg denies Meta bought rivals to conquer them

Trump tariffs provoke growing economic uncertainty

Concern over the economic fallout from Trump's global tariffs mounted Wednesday, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell's warning of higher inflation sending stock markets tumbling.

Trump tariffs provoke growing economic uncertainty

Israel says 30pc of Gaza turned into buffer zone

Israel announced Wednesday it had converted 30% of Gaza into a buffer zone as it pressed its unrelenting military offensive, vowing to maintain its blockade on humanitarian aid.

Israel says 30pc of Gaza turned into buffer zone

Somali-US air strike kills 12 militants: information ministry

Somali and US forces carried out an air strike on an area under attack from the Al-Shabaab Islamist group and killed 12 militants, the Somali government said on Thursday.

Somali-US air strike kills 12 militants: information ministry

Trump says 'joke' Harvard should be stripped of funds

Donald Trump called Harvard a "joke" and said it should lose its government research contracts after the prestigious university refused demands that it accept outside political supervision.

Trump says 'joke' Harvard should be stripped of funds

Arsenal oust holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis

Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory and reach the semi-finals.

Arsenal oust holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis

Van Dijk signs new two-year Liverpool contract

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on Thursday committed his future to the Premier League club, signing a new two-year contract.

Van Dijk signs new two-year Liverpool contract

Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on Thursday committed his future to the Premier League club by signing a new two-year contract.

Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

More than 130 students in US join federal lawsuit over revoked visas

More than 130 international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully canceling their visas, jeopardizing their legal status.

More than 130 students in US join federal lawsuit over revoked visas

Clashes in Sudan's besieged Darfur city kill 57

The war has killed tens of thousands, uprooted 13 million and created what the UN describes as the world's largest hunger and displacement crises.

Clashes in Sudan's besieged Darfur city kill 57

Russia scraps Taliban's 'terror' label amid warming ties

Russia's Supreme Court has removed the Taliban's designation as a "terrorist organisation", a symbolic gesture aimed at building friendly ties with Afghanistan's de facto rulers.

Russia scraps Taliban's 'terror' label amid warming ties

Bayern forced to watch on as home final dream 'shattered'

When the football world casts its eyes at Munich's Allianz Arena in May for the Champions League final, home side Bayern Munich will be mere spectators.

Bayern forced to watch on as home final dream 'shattered'

How Gunners blew up iconic Bernabeu

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side came of age as they dethroned Champions League kings Real Madrid with ease to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2009.

How Gunners blew up iconic Bernabeu

Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented his death

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona's daughter told a court Tuesday his death "would have been avoided" if doctors caring for him after surgery had done their jobs.

Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented his death

Christians to begin Easter celebrations

Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox Christians on Sunday will celebrate Easter, the most important holiday in the Christian calendar.

Christians to begin Easter celebrations

EU lists seven 'safe' countries of origin, tightening asylum rules

The EU has published a list of seven countries it considers "safe", in a bid to speed up migrant returns by making it harder for citizens of those nations to claim asylum in the bloc.

EU lists seven 'safe' countries of origin, tightening asylum rules

Gabon striker Boupendza dies after 11th floor fall

Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza died yesterday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot).

Gabon striker Boupendza dies after 11th floor fall

UK, France vow to 'maintain pressure' on Haiti gangs

Britain and France on Wednesday pledged to maintain pressure on criminal gangs in Haiti via sanctions.

UK, France vow to 'maintain pressure' on Haiti gangs

Landmark agreement reached at WHO over tackling future pandemics

Five years after Covid-19 killed millions of people and devastated economies, a growing sense of urgency hung over the talks at a time when new health threats are lurking.

Landmark agreement reached at WHO over tackling future pandemics

'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers

Looksmaxxing influencers have surged in popularity across social media, capitalising on the insecurities of young men eager to boost their physical attractiveness to women.

'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers

Family seeks homicide charges against owners of collapsed Dominican nightclub

The family of one of the 231 people killed when a Dominican nightclub roof collapsed on concert-goers is seeking manslaughter charges against the establishment's owners.

Family seeks homicide charges against owners of collapsed Dominican nightclub

Facebook added 'value' to Instagram, Zuckerberg tells antitrust trial

Zuckerberg testified for a second day in a landmark US antitrust trial, defending his conglomerate Meta against accusations it took over Instagram and WhatsApp to devour budding competitors.

Facebook added 'value' to Instagram, Zuckerberg tells antitrust trial

Trump showdown with courts in spotlight at migrant hearing

Trump's showdown with the judicial system came into the spotlight as a judge grilled his administration over its failure to return a migrant wrongly deported to El Salvador.

Trump showdown with courts in spotlight at migrant hearing

Paramilitaries declare rival government as Sudan war hits two-year mark

Two years into a war that has left tens of thousands dead, Sudan's RSF paramilitary force announced its own government on Tuesday to rival the army-backed administration it is battling.

Paramilitaries declare rival government as Sudan war hits two-year mark

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