Hong Kong extradition: Debate over bill delayed amid protests
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Thousands of protesters and police in Hong Kong are engaged in a standoff as anger grows over a bill which would allow extradition to...
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US to send 1,500 extra troops to Middle East amid tensions
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The US is to send 1,500 troops to the Middle East to counter the “ongoing threat posed by Iranian forces”, the acting defence secretary...
Bangladesh halts visas to Pakistan nationals amid fresh diplomatic row
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Bangladesh has halted issuance of visas to Pakistani nationals and reportedly refused to accept the ‘agreement’ from Islamabad for appointment of a new High...
Iranians worried amid war talk
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Iran’s 80 million people struggle to buy meat, medicine and other staples of daily life. Across Iran’s capital, the talk always seems to come...
Water levels rise amid drought in many Eastern Province Reservoirs
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Irrigation and Water Management has stated that the water levels of many reservoirs in the Eastern Province have risen....