More News11 Dec 2025 | 6:10 PMColombo, Dec 10 (UNI) The Sri Lankan government has proceeded to activate the emergency-response components embedded within the ongoing World Bank financed projects for accelerating the island nation's post-disaster recovery from the destructive onslaught of Cyclone Ditwah.
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United Nations, Dec 11 (UNI/Sputnik) "Coordinated regional and international cooperation on key issues concerning Afghanistan is paramount as is strongly engaging relevant parties for promoting peace, stability and development in the country," Indian Permanent Representative (PR) has told a UNSC briefing. Ambassador P Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has called for "practical engagement" with the Taliban, while backing a "coherent policy" of engagement that incentivises positive actions.
see more.. 11 Dec 2025 | 3:01 PMWashington, Dec 11 (UNI) Bipartisan lawmakers on Wednesday voiced strong concerns that the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker could dangerously escalate tensions with Caracas, even as the Trump administration defended the move as part of its broader crackdown on sanctioned oil shipments.
see more.. 11 Dec 2025 | 11:34 AMWashington, Dec 11 (UNI) President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the official opening of applications for the Gold Card Citizenship programme, a flagship immigration pathway that will funnel gobal capital into the US, attract talent and fast-track residency processing.
see more.. 11 Dec 2025 | 8:52 AMWashington, Dec 10 (UNI): Calling the U.S.–India partnership “a defining relationship of the 21st century,” House Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga warned that strengthening strategic alignment with New Delhi is essential for countering China’s aggression, stabilising the Indo-Pacific and safeguarding democratic norms, as he opened a key Congressional hearing on bilateral relations.
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