Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water in 48 hours
Japan will start releasing treated radioactive water from the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, despite…
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Thaksin Shinawatra: Former Thailand PM jailed after return from exile
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been jailed upon returning to the country after 15 years in exile. But many…
Nurse Lucy Letby to be sentenced for murdering seven babies
Nurse Lucy Letby is due to be sentenced later after being found guilty of murdering seven babies, making her the…
Sixth monetary policy announcement on Thursday
The sixth monetary policy for this year will be announced on Thursday, August 24, the Central Bank said. The Monetary…
Controversial Lyca Group owner Subaskaran arrives in Sri Lanka
Controversial British-Sri Lankan tycoon Allirajah Subaskaran, the owner of Lyca Group, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday. His arrival follows Minister…
India imposes 40% export duty on onions to calm rising prices
India will impose with immediate effect a 40% export duty on onions up to Dec. 31 in an attempt to…
President visits Yala National Park
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Yala National Park yesterday, where water was released into artificial ponds intended for park animals. The…
Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into Moon
Russia’s unmanned Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the Moon after spinning out of control, officials say. It was Russia’s first…
Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach
About 30,000 households have been ordered to evacuate in Canada’s British Columbia province, where nearly 400 wildfires are raging. Officials…
Sri Lanka plans to attract five million tourists; new investment body propsed
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed officials to accelerate efforts to attract five million tourists a year,…