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May 18, 2022, Wednesday
World's oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, says climate report
The water bodies absorb around 90% of the Earth's accumulated heat and 23% of the carbon dioxide emissions from human activity.
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May 18, 2022, Wednesday
Sri Lanka can't find cash to pay even one ship for petrol, says minister
Prime Minister has said the nation is working to obtain dollars in the open market to also pay for three ships with crude oil.
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May 17, 2022, Tuesday
Why Donald Trump can't join back Twitter despite Elon Musk's efforts
While Musk tries his best to bring Trump back on Twitter, it is not easy for the former US President to join back the ...
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May 16, 2022, Monday
Sweden ends neutrality, joins Finland to seek NATO berth as Putin complains
Russian President says expansion of military infrastructure onto Nordic territory 'will of course give rise to our reaction in ...
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May 16, 2022, Monday
My aim is to save Sri Lanka, not a 'person or family': PM Wickremesinghe
US dollars will be sourced from open markets to pay for petrol and crude, says veteran politician.
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May 13, 2022, Friday
Cryptocurrencies stabilise, bitcoin rallies after stablecoin collapse
Crypto assets have been swept up in broad selling of risky investments on worries about high inflation and rising interest rates.
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May 11, 2022, Wednesday
Musk recklessly tweeted that got funding for taking Tesla private: US judge
Pre-trial decision represented a major victory for investors in a lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of inflating stock ...
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May 11, 2022, Wednesday
The PM's meeting, then the mob. 'Turning point' in Sri Lankan crisis
Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down on Tuesday and his brother, the president, gave sweeping powers to the police for enforcing order.
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May 11, 2022, Wednesday
UN's Guterres 'deeply concerned' about risks of world hunger due to war
The war in Ukraine has sent global prices for grains, cooking oils, fuel and fertiliser soaring.
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May 11, 2022, Wednesday
China risks 1.6 mn deaths if 'Covid Zero' is abandoned: Shanghai univ study
The research comes as WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called on China to rethink its strategy.
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May 11, 2022, Wednesday
Collapsed stablecoin TerraUSD announces recovery plan, seeks outside funds
Stablecoins are digital tokens pegged to the value of traditional assets, such as the US dollar.
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May 11, 2022, Wednesday
UK signs security deal with Sweden and Finland marking 'steadfast support'
The two nations are expected to join NATO, but both are worried they would be vulnerable while their applications are processed.
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May 11, 2022, Wednesday
Ukraine says Russia responsible for consequences after Europe gas flow ends
Ukraine said on Tuesday it would suspend the flow of gas through the Sokhranovka transit point.
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May 11, 2022, Wednesday
China calls WHO chief 'irresponsible' for doubting zero-Covid strategy
China's uncompromising approach stands in contrast to most other parts of the world, where governments have chosen to live with ...
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May 09, 2022, Monday
Sri Lanka president's brother quits as PM in escalating economic crisis
Sri Lankan authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide curfew and Army troops were deployed in the capital
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May 08, 2022, Sunday
Octogenarian Saudi king admitted to hospital for colonoscopy, asked to rest
King Salman's health is closely watched because he holds absolute power in the kingdom.
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May 08, 2022, Sunday
60 feared dead in Ukraine school bombed by Russia, says Luhansk governor
Ukraine and its Western allies have accused Russian forces of targeting civilians in the war, which Moscow denies.
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May 04, 2022, Wednesday
Fed hikes rates half point, will shrink assets to curb US inflation
The US central bank will begin allowing its holdings of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities to roll off in June.
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April 25, 2022, Monday
Sri Lanka cabinet clears proposal to clip President Rajapaksa's power
Decision follows announcement from main opposition party that it has garnered enough support for a no-trust vote against the ...
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April 20, 2022, Wednesday
Russia's 'air superiority' could play big role as battle for Donbas begins
Russia said that it has started a new stage of its 'special military operation' in Ukraine and intends to "completely liberate" ...