Morning news brief: Sri Lankan cabinet ministers resign en masse and more
Morning news brief
Here are some of the top stories to start your day:Amid large scale protests against the government over the escalating economic crisis in the country, Sri Lanka's entire cabinet resigned on Sunday. In other news, a Hindu woman was assaulted by an alleged cop in Bangladesh for sporting bindi.
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Sri Lanka's cabinet resigns as protesters defy curfew
There have been widespread protests in the past few days against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his brother Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa amid shortage of fuel, rising inflation and large scale power cuts which has crippled the country's economy.
Imran Khan to continue as Pakistan prime minister until caretaker PM is appointed
Imran Khan will continue to dispose of his duties as the prime minister, Pakistan President Arif Alvi said hours after the cricketer-turned-politician was de-notified as PM by the cabinet secretary. Under Article 224 A of the Pakistan Constitution, Khan will dispose of his duties as the PM until an interim/caretaker premiere is appointed.
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'Now Trump is copying us': Shivakumar links US $5,000 plan to Congress guarantees
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Ex-India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh wants India to avoid 'massive changes' before ODI World Cup 2027
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Delhi schools receive bomb threats in Punjabi, security checks find nothing suspicious
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Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of Uranium-rich ore in Madinah region
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India’s imports from Russia jump 57% in five months; China remains top import source
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Who is Kalyan Bainsla, accused in the Gurugram hit-and-run case involving woman biker?
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Top military commanders from US, Israel, and 7 Arab nations held secret meeting on Iran War
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800 million years old - Scientists discover 'fingerprints' of supercontinent Gondwana in ancient rocks
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Bitter Zelensky snubs Trump for playing politics with Ukraine war | Gravitas
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'Like a thug you are using agency to go after..': Kash Patel grilled by Senate Democrats over FBI firings, journalist investigations and hiring policy
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'Definitely feel bad for yourself': Kuldeep Yadav opens up on India Test snubs
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Messi set to play in farewell match on October 6 in Argentina vs Benin friendly
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Trump's name cannot return to Kennedy Center, US judge rules
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West Bengal IPS officer Bushra Bano transferred after objections to ‘Assalamualaikum’, ‘Inshallah’
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Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of drone attack on Mecca, first-ever red alert in Islam's holiest site sparks panic
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‘US military task force aiding Saudi Arabia forces with intel, planning support’: Official
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Putin-linked Russian oligarch, Melania links: Why Trump skipped his son’s Bahamas wedding bash?
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Spanish officer sent home from NATO base over affair with 'Russian spy' | Gravitas
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China's property crisis deepens as investment plunges nearly 20%
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'She married her brother': Ilhan Omar faces criminal probe over immigration fraud claims
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OpenAI boss Sam Altman repeats AI 'slow down' call, says world 'right to be afraid'
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Trump's Iran war faces fresh House rebuke; 7 Republicans join Democrats in push to end conflict ahead of midterms
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Saudi turns to Israel for intelligence help as Houthi attacks intensify: Report
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US Treasury yields cross 5% as Scott Bessent warns of ‘global issues’ impacting bonds
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Los Angeles helicopter crash: At least three dead, several injured; NTSB to investigate
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Sydney Sweeney defends provocative ad choice, the internet is still not impressed
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‘Kill all in the name of...’: FBI arrests 21-year-old over alleged ISIS-inspired mass-casualty attack plot
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Water equivalent to two Pacific Oceans could be stashed 2,900 km inside Earth
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Space mines, lasers & robotic arms: Lt Gen Pannu decodes US disclosure of weapons in space
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US fires up to 70 interceptors against Iran attack on Jordan, putting supplies under pressure
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1,200 Indian and US troops begin high-altitude and desert drills
Ukraine's new law: $1 million 'reward' for Russian soldier who surrenders jet, warship
According to reports, Ukraine's parliament has passed a new law to offer rewards of upto $1 million for defecting Russian soldiers who can hand over a warship or a combat aircraft to the country's Army.
Surprise debut! Ukraine President Zelensky makes virtual appearance at Grammys 2022
While we did know that The Recording Academy was donating for the cause of Ukraine amid the ongoing crisis with their neighbour country Russia, it was a surprise when the Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky made his debut at the Grammys stage. He appeared via video call as those present looked on and listened to what he had to say.
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