There is an uneasy calm on the streets of Colombo today after Sri Lanka saw an unprecedented violence across the country on Monday after PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's resignation. Heavily armed troops evacuated the outgoing Sri Lankan PM from his official residence in Colombo after protestors reportedly breached the main gate

Sri Lanka Crisis: Anger simmers despite PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's resignation

After months of anti-government agitation and mounting pressure, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday resigned but the situation remains extreme tense and volatile. Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa's homes were set on fire, soon after he quit.

Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa quits, family home set on fire

Russia has intensified its military offensive in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol with all civilians evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant. Ukrainian officials now say that Moscow has stepped up its onslaught to seize the site.

Russia is using tanks in storming operations at Azovstal steel plant

India, the largest democracy in the world has decided to shed some of its colonial baggage-its sedition law which the government has now decided to review before. Here, understand what this law actually means.

India to re-examine the relevance of its colonial law- Sedition law

Britain's queen Elizabeth has pulled out of this year's state opening of parliament and reading of the Queen's speech. This will be the first time since 1963 that the Queen will miss the constitutional ceremony which sets out the government's legislative plans.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth to miss state opening of parliament

Russia's ambassador to Poland had less than a warm welcome when he went to lay flowers at a soviet military cemetery in Warsaw, he was met at the gates with people protesting against the war in Ukraine and then red paint was thrown on the envoy, our next report gets you all the details.

Russian envoy to Poland pelted with red paint amid Ukraine invasion

A prison riot between rival gangs has left at least 43 dead and 13 injured at a maximum security facility in northern Ecuador. At least 108 inmates are on the run and 112 have been recaptured.

At least 43 dead in Ecuador prison riots; 108 on run, 112 recaptured

After months of anti-government agitation and mounting pressure, Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday resigned but the situation remains extreme tense and volatile.

PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns after months of anti-govt agitation leading to violence and chaos

In a major setback for chancellor Olaf Scholz, his party is projected to lose provincial elections in northern state of Schleswig-Holstein just five months after he was elected to power. According to projections, Germany's center-right Christian Democrats Union or the CDU is later to win the elections with exit polls predicting it could secure 41 to 42 percent of the votes.

Germany Elections: Olaf Scholz's SPD loses Northern German state vote

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held meetings with Iranian leaders and the country’s president during a surprise visit to Tehran, the leaders aim at strengthening ties between the two nations.

Syrian President Assad meets Iran's Khamenei in Tehran to bolster ties

Zimbabwe's government on Saturday ordered banks to stop lending with immediate effect in a move Harare said was designed to stop speculation against the Zimbabwean dollar and was part of a raft of measures to arrest its rapid devaluation on the black market.

Zimbabwe suspends bank lending in bid to arrest currency decline

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FICCI) latest Business Confidence Survey reported improvement in confidence levels of Indian companies. The Overall Business Confidence Index was recorded at 67.6 in the current round, compared to the previous 63.9.

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Facebook's parent company gives an early glimpse of its first physical store which is set to open on May 9 and will give people an opportunity to buy oculus virtual reality headset and further promote its idea of metaverse.

Facebook-owner Meta gives an early glimpse of physical store

Political turmoil continues to worsen in Sri Lanka as protests against the ongoing economic crisis continues. In the latest, unconfirmed reports now suggest that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa might have resigned.

Political churn in Si Lanka continues, has PM Mahinda Rajapaksa handed resignation to President?

Political turmoil continues to worsen in Sri Lanka as protests against the ongoing economic crisis continue. In the latest, unconfirmed reports suggest that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa might have resigned .

Sri Lanka: Cabinet spokesperson says PM Mahinda Rajapaksa agreed to step down

Millions have begun voting for a new president, poll suggests that son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos is headed to win the high-stakes election. Across the Archipelago with a population of more than 109 million over 65 million Filipinos are eligible to vote and elect a new president.

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China's sea levels reached their highest on record in 2021. The reason behind it is the rising water temperatures melting glaciers and polar ice caps.

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Russia will celebrate Victory Day on Monday even as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third month. All eyes are on Russian President Putin's address to the nation on Victory Day.

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As Russia-Ukraine invasion continues to boil, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau makes a surprises visit to Ukrainian city, with this Trudeau becomes the latest Western leader to visit the war-torn nation and offer support.

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In a move that could stoke tensions, Seoul joined NATO’s cyber defence unit and NIS acceptance could bring South Korea closer to NATO. South Korea became the first nation to join US-led CDG.

South Korea joins NATO cyber defense center, first Asian nation to join US-Led CDG

In the Danish city of Copenhagen, elevated benches have been installed at various popular locations. The aim is to raise awareness about climate change.

Elevated benches installed at popular locations in Denmark to raise awareness about climate change

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday (May 9th) announced that he'll be stepping down from his post. This comes amid countrywide protests and public calls for him and his brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to quit as the country's economic situation worsens. In other news, Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, the son of former Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is well on his way to complete a huge victory in the country’s presidential elections, according to an unofficial tally.

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The 76-year-old delivered his letter of resignation to his younger brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, paving the way for a "new unity government," according to spokesperson Rohan Weliwita.

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The data provided by the Philippines Commission on Elections showed that Bongbong Marcos had a huge lead over Leni Robredo with almost half of the 70,000 polling stations submitting their results.&nbsp;

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During the Victory Day ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian troops and volunteers fighting in the Donbass region of Ukraine are fighting for their Motherland.

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The tweet did not go down well with his mother and former supermodel Maye Musk who was visibly angry with it and even replied to the tweet saying "That's not funny".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-east-asia/troops-deployed-in-colombo-after-pro-government-supporters-attack-protesters-477560">Two killed, 139 injured as government supporters attack protesters in Colombo</a>

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The situation in Sri Lanka continue to deteriorate as the authorities have deployed armed troops in Colombo following clashes between the pro-government supporters and the protestors.

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Bono and his bandmate The Edge performed a 40-minute concert in a metro station in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday and praised Ukrainians fighting for their freedom from Russia.

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Since Russian forces have left the Kyiv suburbs, several world leaders like European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have visited Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine to show support.

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It was a scene right out of an ‘end of the world’ movie as the sky turned red under a thick layer of fog in the Chinese city of Zhoushan.

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MS Dhoni said he would like CSK to take one game at a time and advised the players to enjoy themselves rather than worrying about the permutation and combination.

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At an online auction in the United Kingdom, Mahatma Gandhi's personal items, including his wooden sandals and what is said to be the final photograph of him taken alive, are slated to fetch more than half a million pounds.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday (May 9th) announced that he'll be stepping down from his post. This comes amid countrywide protests and public calls for him and his brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to quit as the country's economic situation worsens.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday (May 9th) announced that he'll be stepping down from his post. This comes amid countrywide protests and public calls for him and his brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to quit as the country's economic situation worsens. In other news, Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, the son of former Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is well on his way to complete a huge victory in the country’s presidential elections, according to an unofficial tally. Sri Lanka economic crisis: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as pressure mounts up The 76-year-old delivered his letter of resignation to his younger brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, paving the way for a "new unity government," according to spokesperson Rohan Weliwita. Philippines Election: Bongbong Marcos headed for presidency with massive lead The data provided by the Philippines Commission on Elections showed that Bongbong Marcos had a huge lead over Leni Robredo with almost half of the 70,000 polling stations submitting their results. 'Absolutely unacceptable threat': Russia defending motherland in Ukraine, says Putin During the Victory Day ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian troops and volunteers fighting in the Donbass region of Ukraine are fighting for their Motherland. ‘If I die...’: Elon Musk posts cryptic tweet, receives stern reply from mother The tweet did not go down well with his mother and former supermodel Maye Musk who was visibly angry with it and even replied to the tweet saying "That's not funny". Two killed, 139 injured as government supporters attack protesters in Colombo The situation in Sri Lanka continue to deteriorate as the authorities have deployed armed troops in Colombo following clashes between the pro-government supporters and the protestors. U2's Bono gives 'freedom' concert in Kyiv metro amid Russian invasion Bono and his bandmate The Edge performed a 40-minute concert in a metro station in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday and praised Ukrainians fighting for their freedom from Russia. Gallery | In Pics: Is it war tourism? World leaders throng Ukraine to show support Since Russian forces have left the Kyiv suburbs, several world leaders like European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have visited Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine to show support. Chinese city of Zhoushan experiences blood red sky due to light refraction – WATCH It was a scene right out of an ‘end of the world’ movie as the sky turned red under a thick layer of fog in the Chinese city of Zhoushan. 'Not a big fan of maths': MS Dhoni on CSK's chances of making it to playoffs MS Dhoni said he would like CSK to take one game at a time and advised the players to enjoy themselves rather than worrying about the permutation and combination. Gallery | From the iconic spectacles to dhoti, Mahatma Gandhi's personal belongings go up for auction At an online auction in the United Kingdom, Mahatma Gandhi's personal items, including his wooden sandals and what is said to be the final photograph of him taken alive, are slated to fetch more than half a million pounds.

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Protests continue in the Island nation for weeks now with people coming to the streets to demand resignation of the Rajapaksa regime. PM Mahinda Rajapaksa was heckled by the protesters today during Anuradhapura Visit.

No end to political turmoil in Sri Lanka, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa under pressure to resign

Voting underway in Philippines: Marcos junior, son of former dictator is the front runner

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Taiwan today. Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau has said the earthquake was felt across the island.

Taiwan's 5th earthquake above 6.0 magnitude in 2022

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has said that the country wants to be a good energy partner for Europe. He added that however Canada will not abandon its climate goals and planned transition to cleaner fuels

Canada wants to be Europe's good energy partner, says PM Trudeau

As India continues to face a record level of heatwave, the Government plans to lease abandoned coal pits to private mining companies. This is done in an effort to ramp up production at a time when power outages have made it difficult to deal with the sweltering heatwave

Power outage in India: Private mining miners in India to get the lease of abandoned coal pits?

Vietnam is home to the kingdom of caves, a popular tourist hotspot known for its vast network of caves. Son Doong caves that has grabbed the attention of explorers considered to be one of the largest caves in the world.

Vietnam: Exploring one of the largest caves in the world

In Nigeria, gunmen have killed at least 48 people. Dozens of men entered three villages on their motorcycles, opened fire on people as they tried to flee. The attack looked coordinated and pre-planned while the exact motive is not still known, the bandits did loot livestock and food supplies.

Nigeria: Gunman kills 48 in the Northwest, Zamfara state comes under attack

Firefighters are still struggling to contain the Hermits Peak fire that has been burning for more than a month in New Mexico. Only 20% of blaze has been contained

Hermits Peak Fire: Second-largest in New Mexico's history

The group of seven wealthy nations collectively known as the G7 on Sunday decided to issues fresh sanctions against Russia. US President Joe Biden confirmed on Twitter that all G7 nations are committed to phasing out its dependency on Russian oil.

G7 nations pledge to stop importing Russian oil, issues new sanctions

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