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Sri Lanka reports 758 tuberculosis deaths in 2024

24 Mar 2025 | 9:37 PM

Colombo, Mar 24 (UNI) A total of 758 Sri Lankans died from tuberculosis in 2024, Pramitha Shanthilatha, director of the National Program for Tuberculosis Control and Chest Diseases (NPTCCD) said on Monday.

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SL Navy seizes smuggled stock of cardamom and cosmetic products, 3 held

24 Mar 2025 | 7:01 PM

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Mar 24 (UNI) The Sri Lanka Navy seized a smuggled stock of cardamom, shampoo and cosmetic cream packets from a dinghy and arrested three persons at Thalvupadu beach in Mannar on Sunday.

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Afghan central bank to auction 15 mln USD to stabilize local currency

Afghan central bank to auction 15 mln USD to stabilize local currency

24 Mar 2025 | 4:25 PM

Kabul, Mar 24 (UNI) Afghanistan's central bank announced Monday that it will put on auction 15 million U.S. dollars on Tuesday in a bid to maintain the stability of the national currency, the afghani.

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French FM to visit China

French FM to visit China

24 Mar 2025 | 4:17 PM

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot will visit China from March 27 to 28, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

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US, Russia start fresh talks in Saudi Arabia

24 Mar 2025 | 3:56 PM

Riyadh, Mar 24 (UNI) U.S. and Russian delegations began a new round of talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, eyeing a Ukraine settlement and Black Sea ceasefire deal before securing a broader agreement.

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China refutes claims of former Philippine president Duterte seeking asylum

24 Mar 2025 | 3:31 PM

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that China has never received any asylum application from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte or his family.

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Second round of talks on ending Ukraine war, progress in wail

24 Mar 2025 | 2:42 PM

Riyadh, Mar 24 (UNI) Second round of talks between senior representatives of US and Russia in the Saudi’s capital Riyadh yesterday, and they are making a significant progress in ending war in Ukraine.

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Japan creates Joint Operations Command in Defense Ministry - Govt

Japan creates Joint Operations Command in Defense Ministry - Govt

24 Mar 2025 | 2:24 PM

Tokyo, Mar 24 (UNI) A Joint Operations Command was created in Japan’s Ministry of Defense on Monday to improve defense efficiency and flexibility and enhance cooperation with allies, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference.

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China launches clinical trial of domestic tuberculosis vaccine

24 Mar 2025 | 2:22 PM

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) China's self-developed novel tuberculosis mRNA vaccine started a clinical trial at Beijing Chest Hospital on Monday, according to the local newspaper Beijing Evening News.

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Myanmar launches youth center to mark 80th anniversary of Armed Forces Day

24 Mar 2025 | 2:19 PM

Yangon, Mar 24 (UNI) Myanmar opened a youth center in Thakayta township of Yangon region on Sunday to mark the 80th anniversary of Armed Forces Day, state-run newspaper The Mirror reported on Monday.

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New stage of Russian-US negotiations begins in Saudi Arabia - Reports

New stage of Russian-US negotiations begins in Saudi Arabia - Reports

24 Mar 2025 | 1:10 PM

Doha, Mar 24 (UNI) A new stage of negotiations between Russia and the United States has started in Saudi Arabia, Al Arabiya broadcaster reported on Monday.

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S Korea's court holds 2nd preparatory hearing of President Yoon's criminal trial

S Korea's court holds 2nd preparatory hearing of President Yoon's criminal trial

24 Mar 2025 | 12:54 PM

Seoul, Mar 24 (UNI) South Korea's court on Monday held the second preparatory hearing of the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol's criminal trial.

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Canada calls early election to take on Trump

Canada calls early election to take on Trump

24 Mar 2025 | 12:19 PM

Ottawa, Mar 24 (UNI) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called an early election on April 28, pledging to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff impositions and annexation threats.

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China, Thailand to hold joint maritime exercise

24 Mar 2025 | 12:18 PM

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) China and Thailand will hold a joint maritime exercise near Zhanjiang, in south China's Guangdong Province, from late March to early April, China's Ministry of National Defense said on Monday.

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NZ, India start comprehensive FTA consultation

NZ, India start comprehensive FTA consultation

24 Mar 2025 | 11:40 AM

Wellington, Mar 24 (UNI): The public consultation on New Zealand's negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India was launched on Monday.

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