US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
US President Donald Trump is exploring various options to acquire Greenland, which may include military action, according to the White House. The Whit...
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Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, January 6, that Venezuela's interim government plans to send between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil ...
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Four arrested in Jaffna for illegal possession and sale of prescription drugs
Four people were arrested in Jaffna for illegally selling prescription drugs. The Sri Lanka Navy, working with the Jaffna Police Special Task Force, c...
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Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?
A new electricity policy in Sri Lanka may require residents to pay for street lighting through their electricity bills, according to the Electricity C...
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Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe
Severe snowfall and icy conditions have led to major travel disruptions across Europe, resulting in six fatalities related to the weather. In France, ...
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Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale hit 68 kilometers (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the ...
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US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka after four-year tenure
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, will leave Colombo on January 16 after nearly four years of dedicated service as the top U.S. diplomat in t...
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Switzerland freezes assets linked to Venezuela s Maduro after US arrest
Switzerland has taken steps to freeze assets owned by Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and his associates, as announced by the Federal Council on Monday. T...
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