Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts
(UTV|Coronavirus) -The worst-hit countries are intensifying their efforts to contain the deadly coronavirus as the number of cases globally surpassed 80,000. In South Korea, there...
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Malaysia’s Mahathir submits resignation to king, quits his party
(UTV|KUALA LUMPUR) – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has announced his resignation, paving the way for a possible formation of a new government. Mahathir said...
Wijith Wijayamuni, S. B, Lakshman Yapa before SLFP Disciplinary Committee
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The disciplinary action will be launched against 2 State Ministers and 2 Parliamentarians for violating the code of conduct of the...
Canary Islands sandstorm: Flights disrupted as dust cloud strands tourists
(UTV| Canary Islands Sandstorm) – A vast sandstorm from the Sahara has shrouded Spain’s Canary Islands, disrupting travel plans for tourists flying in and out....
Hamburg election: Merkel party ‘slumps as Greens surge’
(UTV|Hamburg election) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party has suffered its worst-ever result in regional elections in the city state of Hamburg, preliminary results say....
Earthquake kills at least 9 in Turkey, injures many in Iran
(UTV|Earthquake in Turkey & Iran) – At least nine people including three children are dead in eastern Turkey after an earthquake with its epicentre in...
Togo opposition alleges ‘fake’ polling stations
(UTV|Togo) – A Togo opposition leader has accused authorities of setting up fake polling stations in Saturday’s presidential election to skew the result in favour...
Brexit: Emmanuel Macron ‘not sure’ of UK-EU trade deal by end of year
(UTV|Brexit) – French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is “not sure” a UK-EU trade deal will be struck by 31 December, the end of...
Coronavirus: North Korea quarantines foreigners amid fears
(UTV|Coronavirus) – North Korea has quarantined 380 foreigners in a bid to stop the coronavirus from breaking out. The foreigners are mostly diplomats stationed in...
Trump in India: US president due to begin first official trip
(UTV|Trump in India) – US President Donald Trump is due to begin his first official trip of India with a focus on deepening ties between...