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Polls closed in Sri Lanka's first election since the economic collapse, and the counting of votes is underway. Millions of voters cast their votes to select a leader who will face the task of bolstering the country's fragile economic recovery following its worst financial crisis in decades.

Polls closed in Sri Lanka's first election since the economic collapse, and the counting of votes is underway. Millions of voters cast their votes to select a leader who will face the task of bolstering the country's fragile economic recovery following its worst financial crisis in decades.

United States (US) President Joe Biden was on Saturday (Sep 21) caught on a hot mic telling leaders of the Quad countries that China was testing them, thus reflecting upon the American seriousness of the emerging Chinese threat.

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Australia were indebted to Alex Carey as they beat England by 68 runs in the second one-day international at Headingley on Saturday to go 2-0 up in a five-match series.

After clinching a historic ODI series win against South Africa, Afghanistan will eye whitewash against the Proteas in the final ODI on Sunday (Sep 22). They beat the Proteas by six wickets in the first ODI in Sharjah and followed that with a 177-run win to pocket the series.

A polar bear made a rare appearance in a remote Icelandic village earlier this week. The visit by the wild animal was so rare that it was the first bear sighting in the country since 2016.

Germany’s iconic carmaker Mercedes-Benz has recently lowered its earnings forecast for 2024, citing a downturn in its Chinese market. This raises critical questions about the future of Germany’s automotive competitiveness. Is Mercedes still seen as an aspirational brand in an era where consumer preferences are rapidly shifting toward affordability and sustainability?

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris raised more than triple the funds for her presidential campaign when compared to her Republican rival Donald Trump in the month of August, the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) said in the latest figures.

In the aftermath of the tragic death of a 26-year-old EY employee, Deloitte has taken decisive action, forming a three-member external committee to review its employee practices, policies, and processes.

Former US president Donald Trump has rejected the invitation to participate in another TV debate against Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the November election after CNN extended the courtesy to both leaders.

Germany is experiencing a dramatic decline in electric vehicle sales... This is now raising concerns as the European Union faces pressures to reconsider its ambitious net zero vehicle targets.

In a significant development, Qualcomm has approached Intel regarding a potential takeover, a move that could reshape the semiconductor landscape. This potential merger, which would mark one of the largest technology consolidations in history, is raising eyebrows about its implications for consumers.

Political unrest in Bangladesh has led to significant disruptions in its textile industry, with estimates suggesting that 700 to 1,000 small and medium-sized garment and textile units have shut down amid the turmoil. This turmoil comes as a stark contrast to the industry’s resilience during the pandemic, when Bangladesh outperformed India in garment exports, capitalizing on global demand.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 21) attended the Quad Summit at US President Joe Biden's home residence in Wilmington, Delaware where he firmed up a multi-billion drone deal with Washington while assuring about the future of the powerful alliance.

Morgan Stanley has downgraded its earnings estimate for ASML, citing weakness in the memory chip market and concerns over demand from Intel and Chinese chipmakers. ASML's share price has already dropped by 30 percent during July and august.

PM Modi arrives in the US, to participate in President Biden-hosted Quad Leaders' summit and to address an event at the United Nations General Assembly.

John Stones' 98th-minute equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester City against 10-man Arsenal in a bad-tempered clash between the two favourites for the Premier League title on Sunday.