US Imposes 20% Tariff on Sri Lankan Exports, Effective August 7
The United States will impose a 20% tariff on Sri Lankan exports starting August 7. Officials say the move puts Sri Lanka on level ground with trade competitors....
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Pakistan: Baloch Militant Coalition BRAS Claims Deadly Attacks on Military Convoys in Balochistan
The Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS) claims responsibility for multiple attacks on Pakistani military convoys in Balochistan’s Zamuran region, killing at least five soldiers....
Sri Lanka Moves to End Lifetime Privileges for Former Presidents and MPs
Sri Lanka releases a draft bill to cut special benefits for former Presidents and MPs, including pensions after just five years in office, signaling major political reforms....
Google to Launch AI Tool in US to Detect Underage Users on Adult Accounts
Google will roll out a new AI-based age assurance tool in the US to detect minors using adult accounts, applying child safety features across its platforms....
India-US Trade Deal Not Final Yet, Trump Wants Modi to Negotiate Directly: Experts
Former US trade negotiator Mark Linscott says President Trump insists on final say in deals, suggesting India’s PM Modi may need to step in personally to finalize pending trade pact details....
Sri Lanka Files Over 560 Cases in Crackdown on Foreign Employment Scams
Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau has filed 567 cases and recovered nearly Rs. 200 million in a sweeping crackdown on job fraud targeting overseas work seekers....
Two Tibetan Singers and a Monk Detained by Chinese Authorities for Honoring Dalai Lama’s Birthday
Chinese authorities detain two Tibetan singers and a monk in Sichuan Province for performing or posting content honoring the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, according to Tibetan rights group TCHRD....
Trump Blasts India-Russia Ties: ‘They Can Take Their Dead Economies Down Together’
US President Donald Trump sharply criticized India and Russia over their growing partnership, saying he "doesn’t care" if the two “take their dead economies down together,” following his recent 25% tariff announcement on Indian imports....
India Extends Support to Panama’s Upcoming UN Security Council Presidency During Talks in New Delhi
India backed Panama’s upcoming presidency of the UN Security Council during high-level talks in New Delhi, reinforcing diplomatic ties and cooperation on global issues....
India: Senior IPS Officer SBK Singh Appointed as New Delhi Police Commissioner
SBK Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner, succeeding Sanjay Arora. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the order on Thursday....