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Australia in first recession for nearly 30-years

utvnewsenglishSep 2, 20200

Australia’s economy has plunged into its first recession in nearly 30 years, as it suffers the economic fallout from the coronavirus. Gross domestic product (GDP)

Trump visits Kenosha to back Police after shooting

utvnewsenglishSep 2, 20200

US President Donald Trump has visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, to back law enforcement after the police shooting of a black man sparked civil strife. The Republican

Bali closed to foreign tourists until end of 2020

utvnewsenglishAug 25, 2020August 25, 20200

The Indonesian island of Bali will not open to foreign tourists again this year, due to coronavirus concerns. Authorities of the popular holiday destination had

Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy

utvnewsenglishAug 25, 20200

Facebook has blocked access in Thailand to a million-member group discussing the monarchy, after the Thai government threatened legal action. The firm told the BBC

Chicken wings test positive for Covid-19 in China

editorAug 14, 2020August 24, 20200

UTV | COLOMBO – Frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil tested positive for the novel coronavirus in China, authorities announced on Thursday. COVID-19 was detected

74th Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Sri Lanka

editorAug 14, 20200

UTV | COLOMBO – The High Commission of Pakistan and the Pakistani community in Sri Lanka celebrated the 74th Independence Day with traditional fervor and

US labels Confucius Institute a Chinese ‘foreign mission’

editorAug 14, 20200

UTV | COLOMBO – The US has designated the Confucius Institute (CI), the Chinese government-run global education programme, as a foreign propaganda mission. The order

Israel and UAE strike historic deal to normalize relations

editorAug 14, 20200

UTV | MIDDLE EAST – Israel and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to normalise relations, US President Donald Trump has announced. A joint statement

Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400

editorAug 14, 20200

UTV | COLOMBO – Afghanistan’s government has started releasing the last 400 Taliban prisoners, paving the way for long-delayed peace talks. Eighty prisoners were set

Trump stokes ‘birther’ theory about Kamala Harris

editorAug 14, 20200

UTV | COLOMBO – President Donald Trump says he has heard Democratic running mate Kamala Harris “doesn’t qualify” to serve as US vice-president, amplifying a