Sri Lankan Army’s Account of Prabhakaran’s Death Faces Scrutiny
Speculation continues over the true circumstances of LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran's death, with questions raised about the authenticity of the official narrative.
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Far-right March in Lyon Sparks Anti-Racist Protests in Paris Over Police Violence
A far-right demonstration in Lyon, France, featuring Nazi salutes and racist chants, sparked a counter-protest in Paris as thousands gathered in solidarity with El Hacen Diarra, a migrant worker who died after a violent police arrest.
APC NWC to Upgrade Progressive Institute to International Standard
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged to elevate its Progressive Institute to an international standard, aiming to position it as a world-class institution.
BJP Criticizes Priyanka Gandhi’s Stance on Israel-Gaza Conflict, Calls for Moral Courage
The BJP has accused Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of selective outrage over the Israel-Gaza conflict, calling for political leaders to rise above votebank politics and exhibit moral courage.
India’s Jaishankar Meets Ukraine’s Sybiha at Munich Security Conference 2026
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the Munich Security Conference 2026, signaling continued diplomatic engagement amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
BJP Labels Priyanka Gandhi ‘Female Ghajini’ Over Gaza Remarks Ahead of Modi’s Israel Visit
The BJP has accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of 'selective outrage' over her comments on the Gaza conflict, calling her the 'Female Ghajini' in a sharp political clash ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel.
Zurich Delivers Record Performance in Asia Pacific
Zurich Insurance Group posted a record $633 million business operating profit in its Asia Pacific operations for 2025, up 8 percent from the previous year. The Swiss insurer also reported total gross premiums of $7.5 billion, an 8 percent increase across its three main business segments.
Baker Hughes is Preferred Provider for Marathon Petroleum Across USA
Baker Hughes has secured a nationwide preferred provider agreement with Marathon Petroleum Corporation. The deal covers the US refining network of the oil major.
Nigeria: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai Rearrested After EFCC Release
Armed operatives rearrested former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday night immediately after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission released him on bail. Witnesses said the agents ambushed him at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
US-Iran war could be imminent and take weeks amid latest nuclear talks
A US-Iran military confrontation could erupt in days and stretch into a multi-week campaign, sources close to the matter said Wednesday. The assessment comes even as Washington and Tehran held a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday.
Australian bar shut over posters of Netanyahu and other leaders as Nazis, under post-Bondi law
Australian police declared a Canberra bar a crime scene and seized posters showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump and others in Nazi uniforms. The action came under new federal hate symbol laws enacted after the December 14 Bondi Beach shooting that targeted a Jewish event.
Kim Jong Un shows off missile launchers as party congress nears
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected 50 new 600mm-caliber multiple rocket launchers on Wednesday, calling them the world's most powerful focused strike weapons. The display came days before a rare Workers' Party congress set to outline the nation's five-year policy agenda.
Peru set for eighth president in a decade
Peru's Congress will select the country's eighth president in a decade on Wednesday, hours after lawmakers impeached Jose Jeri on corruption charges just four months into his term. The 39-year-old leader fell amid allegations of improper government hires and dealings with a Chinese businessman.
If it bigger than 175cc, park it
A popular Guyana column demands a strict 175cc cap on motorcycles allowed on public roads, citing safety risks from high-powered bikes tearing through city streets. Riders with engines larger than that threshold should park them or find a proper track, the piece argues.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 TN fishermen near Katchatheevu – Mangalorean.com
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district early Thursday near Katchatheevu islet after they allegedly crossed into Sri Lankan waters. Four mechanized boats were also confiscated.