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China, Sri Lanka collaborate to establish Belt and Road joint laboratory

Beijing, April 10 (UNI) A Chinese research team recently visited Sri Lanka to discuss plans to establish a joint laboratory as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, according to the Guizhou University on Monday.

Sri Lanka, known for its traditional agricultural practices with tea cultivation as a key industry, aims to advance the popularisation and application of green prevention and control technologies by building the laboratory in collaboration with China.
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Iran imposes sanctions against UK Defence head for supporting Israel

02 May 2024 | 1:07 PM

Tehran, May 2 (UNI) Iran has added UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, other military officials, as well as three UK companies to its sanctions list due to their support for Israel's actions against Palestine, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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IMF committee forgoes communique due to stances of European, Muslim nations: Russia Envoy

02 May 2024 | 12:44 PM

Washington, May 2 (UNI) The positions taken by European nations on Ukraine and Muslim countries on Gaza prevented the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) from adopting a joint communique during ministerial meetings in April, IMF Executive Director for Russia Aleksei Mozhin told Sputnik.

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Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new PM

Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new PM

02 May 2024 | 12:35 PM

Honiara, May 2 (UNI) Foreign minister Jeremiah Manele was elected as the Solomon Islands' new prime minister by members of parliament on Thursday, Governor General of the Solomon Islands David Vunagi announced.

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Colombian president says to break diplomatic relations with Israel

Colombian president says to break diplomatic relations with Israel

02 May 2024 | 12:34 PM

Bogota, May 2 (UNI) Colombia will sever diplomatic relations with Israel on Thursday, said President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday.

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India hopes Palestine's bid to become full UN member will be reconsidered and endorsed

India hopes Palestine's bid to become full UN member will be reconsidered and endorsed

02 May 2024 | 12:29 PM

New Delhi/New York, May 2 (UNI) Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict and days after the US’ veto, India has voiced hope that Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations will be reconsidered and be endorsed by the other members.

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