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HOUSTON: The sinking of an Iranian frigate by a US submarine risks an expansion of the war beyond its main theatre in Iran – potentially even as far as South-east Asia, experts say.
Panelists attend the Central Asia Forum 2024 organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, together with the Geopolitical Cartographer, at the Granbell Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21, 2024. Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka ...
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Sri Lanka to remain non-aligned in West Asia conflict, says president
Sri Lankan President Anura Disanayake affirmed the country's non-aligned policy amid the West Asia conflict, calling for peace. Sri Lanka extended humanitarian aid to an Iranian ship after another was sunk,
Sri Lanka roared to a six-wicket victory in Abu Dhabi to eliminate 2024 T20 World Cup semifinalist Afghanistan from the Asia Cup. Sri Lanka topped Group B with its third straight win as Bangladesh also qualified for the Super 4 ahead of Afghanistan with ...
She rose to power in 1960 as a widow and mother of three, becoming the first woman in the world to serve as a prime minister.
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Iran's FM calls Jaishankar, Sri Lanka minister amid West Asia tension
Iran's FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi called India's S Jaishankar and Sri Lanka's FM to discuss escalating tensions, calling recent US-Israel actions 'military aggression' following the killing of its Supreme Leader and the sinking of its naval vessel.
The conflict in the Middle East escalated on Thursday, with with US and Israeli jets hitting multiple areas across Iran, while Gulf cities came under renewed bombardment