Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arrives in Sri Lanka for a crucial two-day state visit, will become the first global leader to be hosted by President Dissanayake. The visit is expected to focus on boosting energy cooperation, signing defence agreements, and addressing the sensitive fisheries issue. India and Sri Lanka are also set to sign 8 MoUs, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations.

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Two Chinese fishermen have reportedly died after their boat capsized following a chase involving Taiwanese coast guard. The Chinese vessel had entered Taiwan's prohibited waters around a military base.

Gravitas: 2 dead after Taiwanese coast guard chase Chinese fishermen in high sea

Three Filipino fishermen killed in South China Sea after collision with foreign vessel, says Philippines

The Sri Lankan President is scheduled to arrive in India. Leading up to his visit President Ranil Wickremesinghe made a sharp comment concerning his presidency and his surname. According to the reports, Ranil met with leaders from Tamil political parties on Wednesday. The meeting revolved around solving issues concerning Sri Lankan Tamils including more autonomy to certain provinces in the country.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to meet PM Modi, to seek 'innocent passage' for fishermen

Pakistan releases 200 Indian fishermen languishing in Karachi jail

Nine people were killed in northern Ecuador on the 11th of April ...in an indiscriminate shootout that has been described as a territorial fight between criminal gangs. Ecuador's Interior minister Juan Zapata said that the attack was due to payment of 'protection money' to a rival gang. The next day, six inmates were found hanging at the notorious Guayaquil prison. Both Guayaquil and Esmeraldas have witnessed a recent surge in violence. A state of emergency had been declared on the 3rd of March by President Guillermo Lasso to crackdown on the criminal gangs. But despite this ... criminal gangs have managed to carry out their killings with almost complete impunity. So why is the government failing to crackdown on the narco-criminal gangs?

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Sri Lankan forces arrest seven Indian fishermen, seize vessel for alleged poaching in Lankan waters

Sri Lanka's economic crisis has upended the lives of the country's fishermen. The lack of kerosene is forcing them to limit their time at sea. Without immediate government assistance, the 1 million strong industry could collapse.

South Asia Diary | Sri Lanka fuel shortage: 'No Kerosene, no food,' says fishermen

Now Brazil's Guanabara Bay is facing an environmental catastrophe. The fishermen of the region have turned to cleaning marine debris that led to dwindling away a fish population in the bay area.

Exclusive: Marine debris plagues Guanabara Bay, fishermen turn to ocean cleaning

Explained: India-Sri Lanka conflict over Katchatheevu Island

Two Texas fishermen get hold of ‘very rare’ jet-black river beast. Check out the photos!

US fishermen catch 832-pound bluefin tuna in Gulf of Mexico, look to set new state record  

Abandoned fishing gear is attributed to nearly 10 percent of the trash found in the world's oceans. Australian fishermen are trying to make the rock lobster trade more environmental friendly. Watch this report to know more.

Fishermen in Australia switch to plastic-free fishing

In a relief for Indian fishermen in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Sri Lankan court has ordered the release of 13 Indian fishermen who were arrested on charges of illegal fishing nearly two weeks ago.

Sri Lankan court orders the release of 13 Indian fishermen arrested on charges of illegal fishing

Indian Coast Guard rescues 2 fishermen after fishing boat-merchant vessel mid-sea collision

Four days on, wait continues for return of 2 arrested Indian fishermen, 1 body from Sri Lanka

Bilateral cooperation between France and the UK is yet to be addressed.The fish row has turned into an energy supply threat and the French govt has expressed the fishermen's anger.

Bilateral cooperation between France, UK yet to be addressed

Italian marines: India's Supreme Court grants 3 weeks to vessel owner to reply to plea of fishermen for compensation

SC closes criminal case in India against Italian marines for killing 2 Indian fishermen in 2012

Chinese 'Factory ship' trawlers pose a threat to Pakistan's local fishermen

Humpback whale swallows US fisherman, then spits him out

17 fishermen feared dead after boat sinks in Arctic Russia

After Brexit, France offers aid to fishermen

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