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Ex- Sri Lankan Prez Ranil meets Jaishankar at Indian Ocean Conference

Ex- Sri Lankan Prez Ranil meets Jaishankar at Indian Ocean Conference

Colombo, Feb 17 (UNI) Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions with India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, media reports said on Monday.
They focused on regional cooperation and maritime security, emphasising the need to enhance both bilateral and multilateral partnerships in the Indian Ocean region, The Daily Mirror reported.
Wickremesinghe, currently in Oman for the Maritime Partnership Conference, is set to address critical issues concerning maritime security, trade and regional stability, the report added.

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Singapore to disburse retirement boost to over 570,000 citizens

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20 Mar 2025 | 9:39 AM

Singapore, Mar 20 (UNI) More than 570,000 eligible Singaporeans will receive payouts ranging from 400 to 1,000 Singapore dollars (about 300 to 750 U.S. dollars) this March, as part of the government's efforts to enhance the retirement savings of working seniors, the Ministry of Manpower said Thursday in a release.

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Germany delivers 32 trucks to support aid convoy for Gaza

20 Mar 2025 | 9:38 AM

Amman, Mar 20 (UNI) Germany on Wednesday delivered 32 trucks to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) to join its convoy for aid delivery to Gaza.

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UN Secretary General welcomes US-Russia understandings on Ukraine: Statement

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20 Mar 2025 | 9:33 AM

United Nations, Mar 20 (UNI) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the US-Russia understandings on Ukraine, according to a statement released to journalists.

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Israel expresses sorrow over UN staffer's death in Gaza, denies responsibility

Israel expresses sorrow over UN staffer's death in Gaza, denies responsibility

20 Mar 2025 | 9:15 AM

Jerusalem, Mar 20 (UNI) Israel on Wednesday expressed "sorrow" over the death of a Bulgarian United Nations staff member in strikes on UN guesthouses in Gaza's Deir al-Balah but said an initial investigation found no Israeli involvement in the incident.

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Ukraine will not attend US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia on March 23: Reports

Ukraine will not attend US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia on March 23: Reports

20 Mar 2025 | 9:08 AM

Moscow, Mar 20 (UNI) Ukraine will not participate in the talks between US and Russian delegations, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, The Guardian newspaper reported, citing Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak.

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