Afghan Taliban cancel peace talks with US citing ‘agenda disagreement’
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Afghan Taliban said on Tuesday they had called off peace talks with U.S. officials in Qatar this week due to an “agenda...
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Qatar passes law giving foreign investors full business ownership rights
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Qatar has passed a law which will grant foreigners full business ownership rights, as Doha moves to boost its economy amid a regional...
Couple Served in WWII Together, Married for Seven Decades, Die the Same Day After Taking Their Last Nap
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The life and times of these couple would serve an interesting read for many. Their life together gives a vivid picture of a...
Jim Yong Kim steps down as President of World Bank
(UTV|COLOMBO) – World Bank President, Jim Yong Kim has made the surprise announcement that he is stepping down after six years in the post. His...
Zimbabwe teachers to strike over pay as currency crisis deepens
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Zimbabwean teachers will strike from Tuesday to press for U.S. dollar salaries as talks with the government failed to bring a breakthrough, a...
US and North Korea ‘negotiating a location’ for second summit, Trump reveals
(UTV|COLOMBO) – US President Donald Trump has said that a location for another summit with North Korea is being negotiated. Mr Trump told reporters in...
Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hits Indonesia, authorities report no damage or casualties
(UTV|COLOMBO) – An earthquake with a revised magnitude of 6.6 struck 174 km (108 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ternate in Indonesia’s Molucca islands...
At least 30 people killed in the collapse of a gold mine in Afghanistan
(UTV|COLOMBO) – At least 30 people have been killed in the collapse of a gold mine in north-eastern Afghanistan, officials say. The collapse occurred in...
Brazil deploys troops to stop violence in Fortaleza
(UTV|COLOMBO) – About 300 troops have been sent to the northern city of Fortaleza to tackle a surge in criminal violence, authorities said. Soldiers will...
6 killed, including a child after blast in fan factory in Delhi
(UTV|COLOMBO) – At least six people died, including a minor and several others injured after an explosion in a factory in Delhi on Thursday night,...