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Category: The World

USA TO WITHDRAW FORCES FROM SYRIA?
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

USA TO WITHDRAW FORCES FROM SYRIA?

  The US is planning to withdraw its forces from Syria – Foreign Policy The US has been under constant…

byCeylon Independent25/01/2024
Trump wins Iowa as DeSantis beats Haley to second place – projections
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Trump wins Iowa as DeSantis beats Haley to second place – projections

Donald Trump has won a landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses, cementing his status as the clear frontrunner for the…

byCeylon Independent16/01/2024
Taiwan election: China says US ‘gravely wrong’ to congratulate new leader
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

Taiwan election: China says US ‘gravely wrong’ to congratulate new leader

China has accused the US of sending “a gravely wrong signal” to those pushing for Taiwan’s independence after Saturday’s election…

byCeylon Independent15/01/2024
Sri Lanka’s Anti-Drug Drive Attracts Flack from UN and 32 other agencies
LOCALLocalMain StoryThe WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Sri Lanka’s Anti-Drug Drive Attracts Flack from UN and 32 other agencies

ANTI-DRUGS DRIVE DRAWS FLAK FROM UNHRC Hard on the heels of concerns expressed by the United States, the United Nations…

byCeylon Independent14/01/2024
Dog meat: Why is it a sensitive topic in South Korea?
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Dog meat: Why is it a sensitive topic in South Korea?

“Do you eat dog?” It is among the most controversial questions a foreigner can ask in South Korea – although…

byP C James14/01/2024
US carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep pressure on
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

US carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep pressure on

(Reuters) – The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen’s Houthi forces on Friday, after President Joe Biden’s…

byP C James13/01/2024
Clarification from Sri Lankan Airlines on AOG Technics
LocalMain StoryThe World

Clarification from Sri Lankan Airlines on AOG Technics

Sri Lankan Airlines Statement on Social Media Allegations Relating to AOG Technics 8 January 2024; Colombo – The Civil Aviation…

byCeylon Independent08/01/2024
Sri Lankan Airlines Joins Others In Identifying Potentially Flawed Parts From AOG Technics
LocalMain StoryThe WorldWORLD

Sri Lankan Airlines Joins Others In Identifying Potentially Flawed Parts From AOG Technics

Sri Lankan Airlines Caught in the Crossfire of Fraudulent Aircraft Parts In a chilling revelation that has sent shockwaves through…

byCeylon Independent07/01/2024
ALASKAN AIRLINES Grounds Entire Boeing Max 9 Fleet after windows blow out during flight at 16,000Ft
Main StoryThe WorldTOP STORYWORLD

ALASKAN AIRLINES Grounds Entire Boeing Max 9 Fleet after windows blow out during flight at 16,000Ft

Alaska Airlines Grounds Boeing MAX-9 Fleet After ‘Window’ Blows Out Mid-Air Jan 06, 2024 at 4:04 AM EST Alaska Airlines…

byCeylon Independent06/01/2024
Wither Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Record? Increased International Concern Has Produced Little Progress
LOCALLocalMain StoryThe WorldWORLD

Wither Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Record? Increased International Concern Has Produced Little Progress

This Article is at least a year old. The thrust of the content – the Sri Lankan governments’ record on…

byCeylon Independent05/01/2024

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