Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal
IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, Scientists say extreme weather events, such as severe flooding, are becoming more frequent because of climate…
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Ship-load of ‘toxic’ Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink
IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, The row between China and Sri Lanka over the quality of China’s organic fertilizer is affecting…
Korea to resume entry of new Sri Lankan migrant workers
The Korean Government has decided to resume the entry of new Sri Lankan workers to Korea in the near future,…
China and US agree to boost climate co-operation
IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERSImage caption, US climate envoy John Kerry said that “co-operation is the only way to get this done” China…
Elon Musk: Tesla boss sells $1.1bn of shares in carmaker
IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has sold around $1.1bn (£820m) of shares in the electric carmaker. It…
New UAE residency visa announced for retirees
by Waheed Abbas The UAE Cabinet on Tuesday amended the laws to grant residency to expat retirees His Highness Sheikh…
India, Maldives and Sri Lanka to share intelligence on drug trade
In a major step towards maritime security cooperation, India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka are all set to enhance…
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony
IMAGE SOURCE,MALIN FEZEHAIImage caption, Malala Yousafzai tweeted that it was “a precious day” in her life Nobel Peace Prize winner…
BT building robots modelled on moles that are capable of digging under roads to lay broadband cables
Telecoms giant BT is building robots modelled on moles that are capable of digging under roads to lay broadband cables.…
Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi survives drone attack on his home
IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, Mustafa al-Kadhimi called for ‘calm and restraint’ in the aftermath of the attack Iraqi Prime Minister…