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US govt shutdown anger grows: Nearly half of Americans blame Donald Trump & GOP, poll show

New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Two days into the latest federal government shutdown, a new poll shows growing frustration among Americans, with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party receiving more of ... Read More


Iran criticises US, EU nations over snapback mechanism at UN

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Iran's Ambassador in Colombo, Dr.Alireza Delkhosh, criticized the United States and three European nations yesterday for their efforts to implement the snapback mechanism, arguing... Read More


Bangladesh's interim regime faces global criticism over rights violations

Geneva, Oct. 3 -- Human rights activists and experts from South Asia and Europe expressed grave concern over widespread violations of human rights in Bangladesh under the interim regime of Chief Advis... Read More


ComBank's sustainability leadership inspires UN Global Compact forum in New York

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The sustainability leadership of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon was brought into focus on the global stage when the Bank presented insights at United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) ... Read More


Trump declares US in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after military strikes on Caribbean boats kill 17

New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- President Donald Trump has formally declared that the United States is engaged in an "armed conflict" with foreign drug cartels, labelling them terrorist organisations and classif... Read More


Ignoring social realities in climate action could deepen divides - UN Report

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The United Nations launched a landmark study on how climate change, gender and security in Sri Lanka are interconnected. Commissioned by the Joint UN Development Programme (UNDP) ... Read More


Vietnamese scientists in Japan discuss boosting strategic technology research

Tokyo, Oct. 3 -- Vietnamese scientists, experts and businesses in Japan gathered at a seminar in Tokyo on October 2 to discuss ways to promote research and development of strategic technologies, with ... Read More


EU leaders giggle over Trump's Albania, Azerbaijan gaffe, video goes viral: Watch here

New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Donald Trump has been making headlines for his tariff tantrums, H-1B visa overhaul and most importantly, the US government shutdown. Now he's even become the subject of ridicule b... Read More


MENA Digest: UAE firms Upfront, Climaty AI, Saudi's DOO, others get funding

New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Early-stage startups led funding activity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region this week, with at least seven firms securing capital. These include UAE-based fintech ... Read More


'Value sustained momentum in our ties...': EAM Jaishankar extends greetings on German National Unity Day

New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended wishes on Friday to Germany on the occasion of the German National Unity Day. He underlined the momentum of ties in the bilateral ... Read More