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Italian president names interim prime minister until fresh elections
WORLD

Italian president names interim prime minister until fresh elections

Sergio Mattarella asks former IMF economist Carlo Cottarelli to form a government  Italy’s faith in the eurozone is set to…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/05/2018
Andrea Nahles: First woman to lead Germany’s social democrats
WORLD

Andrea Nahles: First woman to lead Germany’s social democrats

Germany’s junior partner in the ruling coalition, the Social Democrats (SPD), has elected its first female leader in the party’s…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/04/201823/04/2018

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  • Sri Lanka Sees 10.4% Year-on-Year Decline in Tourism Revenue for July 2026
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  • Sri Lanka’s surge in new credit card activity accelerates in May but experiences a slowdown in June.
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byTeam Independent 24/08/202624/08/2026
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BE YOU EVER SO HIGH, THE LAW IS ABOVE YOU

byFaraz Shauketaly 24/08/202624/08/2026
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NEWSLINE BY FARAZ 24.08.2026

byTeam Independent 24/08/202624/08/2026
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Delimitation Tamil Nadu Fears Losing Its Voice

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USD 230 Million to Keep Chennai’s Taps Running

byTeam Independent 22/08/202622/08/2026

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