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Sri Lanka Energy Minister Resigns Amid Coal Procurement Controversy and Power Sector Probe

Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his post, along with the ministry’s secretary, amid mounting controversy over alleged irregularities in coal imports used for power generation, the government has confirmed. The resignations were submitted to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday and are intended to allow a full and independent investigation into claims involving the import of low-quality coal for the country’s only coal-fired power plant, the […]

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Australia Refinery Blaze Sparks Fuel Concerns as Government Moves to Prevent Supply Crisis

A major fire at one of Australia’s key oil refineries has raised concerns over fuel supply and prices, although authorities insist there is no immediate need for rationing. According to reports, the blaze lasted for approximately 13 hours and struck one of only two major refineries in the country, highlighting the vulnerability of Australia’s domestic fuel production capacity. Emergency services worked to contain the fire, which has since been brought under control. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to reassure the […]

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Foreign

ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Exit as Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown Faces Renewed Scrutiny

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, is set to leave the agency at the end of May, marking a significant leadership change at the center of the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement agenda. The announcement was confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who praised Lyons as a “great leader of ICE” and described him as a key figure in advancing the administration’s immigration […]

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Record Tragedy at Sea: Nearly 900 Rohingya Die in 2025 as Desperation Fuels Deadly Escape Routes

Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported dead or missing during dangerous sea crossings in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record for the crisis, the UNHCR has said. According to the report, an estimated 6,500 Rohingya attempted perilous journeys across the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal last year. Of those, more than one in seven were reported dead or missing, giving the route the highest mortality rate […]

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Myanmar Junta Cuts Suu Kyi’s Sentence, Frees Former President in Mass Amnesty Move

Myanmar’s military-led government has reduced the prison sentence of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and released former president Win Myint as part of a large-scale prisoner amnesty, signaling a significant, though limited shift in its handling of high-profile political detainees. The move was ordered by Min Aung Hlaing, who recently assumed the presidency after a controversial election. The amnesty covers more than 4,000 prisoners and coincides with traditional New […]

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Congo’s Longtime Leader, Sassou Nguesso Sworn In for Fifth Term After Landslide Victory

Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth presidential term, extending his decades-long hold on power in the Republic of the Congo following a decisive election victory. The 82-year-old leader took the oath of office in a ceremony held in the capital, Brazzaville, after winning nearly 95% of the vote in the March 2026 presidential election, according to official results. Sassou Nguesso, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, first […]

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Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves Dozens of Civil Groups in Expanding Crackdown on Civic Freedoms

Burkina Faso’s military authorities have dissolved more than 100 civil society organisations in a sweeping move that signals a further tightening of control over public life in the West African nation. The decision, announced by the government, affects 118 associations, many of which were involved in human rights advocacy and community development. Officials said the groups were dissolved for failing to comply with new regulations governing civil society operations. The […]

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Nearly 1 Million UK Families Missing Out on Pension Credit Support

Up to 910,000 families in the United Kingdom are failing to claim a key state benefit they are entitled to, leaving an estimated £2.5 billion unclaimed, according to the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions. The data, covering the financial year ending in 2024, highlights a significant gap in the uptake of pension credit, a benefit designed to support older people on low incomes. On average, each […]

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Starmer Under Fire as Mandelson Vetting Scandal Sparks Calls for Resignation

Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure after a renewed controversy over the appointment of Peter Mandelson triggered calls for his resignation. The dispute centers on claims that Mandelson, who had been appointed as the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States, had failed a formal security vetting process prior to his selection. The revelation has raised serious questions about transparency within government and whether Parliament was properly informed. Starmer […]

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