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South Korea to extend tightened quarantine measures

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South Korea on Friday announced its decision to extend the tightened quarantine measures for three more weeks amid an resurgence of new Covid-19 cases. Continue Reading →

World leaders mourn Prince Philip’s death

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Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip passed away on Friday. Prince Philip was a steadfast presence by the Queen for more than 7 decades of their marriage. Reactions poured in from world leaders after the news of Prince Philip’s death. Continue Reading →

G20 Ministers call for continued Covid spending

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Finance Ministers and central bank governors from the world’s largest economies have agreed on continued financial backing for countries struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic as long as required , said the co-chair of a virtual G20 summit. Continue Reading →

Ex-SL beauty queen arrested after pageant fiasco

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Caroline Jurie, the 2019 winner of the Mrs. Sri Lanka who tried to seize the crown of this year’s winner Pushpika De Silva leading to a brawl on stage, has been arrested over the incident, local media reported on Thursday. Continue Reading →

Philippines suspends AstraZeneca jab for people under 60

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The Philippines on Thursday temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 for those younger than 60 years of age following reports of rare blood clots in some recipients. Continue Reading →

US urges India, Pakistan to hold table talks

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The US Department of State has called on both India and Pakistan to hold direct talks and resolve pending issues with an aim to normalise relations. Continue Reading →