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      26 August

      Sri Lankan opposition condemns Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest as political vengeance

      Opposition leaders in Sri Lanka united in Colombo to denounce the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it an undemocratic and politically motivated act amid concerns over his health. Colombo: Sri Lankan opposition parties gathered here on Sunday to condemn the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe calling it “undemocratic” and “petty act of political vengeance.” Leaders of all opposition parties held a joint press conference in Colombo to protest the arrest of Wickremesinghe over alleged misuse of state funds during his tenure. “Our country is used to very open democratic practices,” said Maithripala Sirisena, who served as the president of Sri Lanka from January 2015 to November 2019. “These sorts of actions go against those basic principles,” Sirisena…

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    • 26 August

      Ancient shells and pottery reveal 3,200-years-old trade routes of Oceania’s Indigenous peoples

      Archaeological research at Walufeni Cave on Papua New Guinea’s Great Papuan Plateau reveals evidence of 3,200-year-old long-distance trade, including marine shells transported 200 km inland. Findings highlight dynamic cultural networks across New Guinea, Torres Strait, and northern Australia, challenging outdated Eurocentric views Brisbane: New research conducted at Walufeni Cave, an important archaeological site in Papua New Guinea, reveals new evidence of long-distance interactions between Oceania’s Indigenous societies, as far back as 3,200 years ago. Our new study, published in the journal Australian Archaeology, is the first archaeological research undertaken on the Great Papuan Plateau. The findings continue to undermine the historical Eurocentric idea that early Indigenous societies in this region were static and unchanging. Instead, we find further evidence for what…

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    • 26 August

      Aeroplane-shaped balloon from Pakistan found in Jammu

      A balloon bearing the Pakistan International Airlines logo was found in Nai Basti, Jammu, raising security concerns. Officials suspect such objects are intended to distract security forces and create panic among citizens near the border. Jammu: A suspicious aeroplane-shaped balloon with Pakistan International Airlines’ logo on it was found on Sunday in J&K’s Jammu city. Officials said that the white and saffron-coloured Pakistani balloon was found in the Nai Basti area of Jammu and had ‘PIA’ written on it in green colour. Balloons released into the air from the Pakistani side across the international border have periodically been found in Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts close to the border. Sometimes, such suspicious objects have also been found near the Line of…

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    • 26 August

      Two Indian tourists killed in Niagara Falls bus crash

      Two individuals of Indian descent were among five killed when a tour bus carrying international tourists rolled into a ditch near Niagara Falls. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting no impairment or mechanical failure. New York: Two individuals of Indian descent were among the five fatalities when a tour bus crashed while returning to the city from a visit to Niagara Falls, according to State Police. On Saturday, police identified them as Shankar Kumar Jha, 65, a visitor from Madhubani, and Pinki Changrani, 60, who lives in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The bus with 54 on board was returning on Friday afternoon to New York City after a tour of the famous falls straddling the US and Canada…

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    • 26 August

      Russia downs 160 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours: Defence Ministry

      Russia said its air defence systems intercepted 160 Ukrainian drones and four guided bombs in the past 24 hours. The Defence Ministry reported additional casualties from recent attacks, as Ukraine reportedly intensifies strikes ahead of the Trump–Putin meeting. Moscow: Russia said that over the past 24 hours, it shot down four Ukrainian guided aerial bombs and 160 drones. The Russian Defence Ministry said its air defence systems intercepted 33 Ukrainian drones over the country’s western border regions, Xinhua news agency reported. “On-duty air defense systems downed 13 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, 12 over the Bryansk Region and one over the Kaluga Region” between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Moscow Time (0630 – 0900 GMT), said the ministry. It added that…

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    • 24 August

      Major earthquake rocks South Atlantic, prompting tsunami advisory for parts of Antarctica

      A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the South Atlantic’s remote Drake Passage late Thursday, prompting a tsunami advisory for Antarctica’s coast. The quake, southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, caused no reported damage or casualties, though the region lies in an active seismic zone Buenos Aires: A major, preliminary magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in the South Atlantic Ocean late Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported, prompting Chilean authorities to issue an advisory for a potential tsunami along parts of Antarctica. There were no evacuation orders immediately declared for Chile or Argentina, the two countries closest to the quake. The temblor happened at 11.16 pm local time in Argentina about 710 kilometres southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, in the Drake Passage, according to the…

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    • 24 August

      Saudi Arabia’s new digital app makes Islamic pilgrimage easy, for Indians too

      Saudi Arabia launched the Nusuk Umrah platform, allowing global pilgrims, including Indians, to apply directly for visas and book services like accommodation and transport. The app, available in seven languages, aims to simplify and enhance the Umrah pilgrimage experience Dubai: Saudi Arabia has rolled out a digital platform, Nusuk Umrah, for all international pilgrims including Indians to enrich the lifetime memory and spiritual journey of Umrah. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched on Wednesday, the “Nusuk Umrah” service to enable international pilgrims to directly apply for an Umrah visa and book services related to their trip to Islamic Holy cities, without intermediaries. The platform, which is available on https://umrah.nusuk.sa/aims to improve service quality and enrich the pilgrim experience. Nusuk Umrah is…

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    • 24 August

      Antarctica is now undergoing abrupt changes

      New research reveals Antarctica is experiencing abrupt, accelerating changes: shrinking sea ice, melting ice shelves, weakening ocean currents, and destabilizing ice sheets. These shifts threaten wildlife, ecosystems, and global coastlines, with rising sea levels and climate disruption inevitable without urgent emission cuts Canberra: Antarctica has long been seen as a remote, unchanging environment. Not any more. The ice-covered continent and the surrounding Southern Ocean are undergoing abrupt and alarming changes. Sea ice is shrinking rapidly, the floating glaciers known as ice shelves are melting faster, the ice sheets carpeting the continent are approaching tipping points, and vital ocean currents show signs of slowing down. Published in Nature, a new research shows these abrupt changes are already underway – and likely to significantly…

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    • 24 August

      One dead after fatal shooting near US elementary school; suspect in custody

      A woman was shot dead near Rockefeller Early Childhood Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, prompting a temporary school lockdown. No students were harmed. Authorities took the suspected shooter into custody, and police continue to investigate the domestic dispute that triggered the incident. Arkansas: The Rockefeller Early Childhood Center, an elementary school in Little Rock, US’ Arkansas, was placed under lockdown after a fatal shooting occurred near the school’s parking lot. The lockdown has since been lifted, and parents were seen picking up their children, according to local media reports. The school, located on 700 E 17th Street, became the site of a heavy police presence as officers cordoned off the area to investigate. Authorities confirmed that the shooting took place at…

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    • 24 August

      Israel readies expanded Gaza City offensive as ceasefire talks drag on

      Israel is preparing a large-scale military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists even as negotiators push for a ceasefire to end 22 months of war. Human rights groups warn the assault could worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. Jerusalem: Israel is preparing to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City, possibly in the coming days, even as negotiators scramble to bring Israel and Hamas to a ceasefire to end 22 months of fighting. The Israeli military said Wednesday that the country’s defence minister has approved plans to begin a new phase of operations in some of Gaza’s most densely populated areas, and that it would call up 60,000 reservists and lengthen the service of an additional 20,000…

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