An Islamabad additional district and sessions judge on Monday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to conduct an inquiry against US blogger Cynthia D. Ritchie for allegedly defaming former prime minister Benazir Bhutto on social media
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Maldives lifts restrictions nationwide except Male'
Health Protection Agency (HPA) lifted the nationwide restrictions with the exception of capital Male' from June 15, which were imposed over the COVID-19 pandemic
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Maldives economy expected to improve in 2021: World Bank
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Mosques in capital reopen with strict regulations in place
The mosques of the Greater Male' Area reopened its doors to the public on Sunday after two months
Maldives announces rescue flights from India, Nepal
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'Sikhs can't be defined by Khalistan alone'
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Experts from US, Canada, Singapore join hands to douse Assam oil well fire
Experts from the US and Canada joined hands with Singapore-based Alert to douse up oil well fire in Assam's Tinsukia district as the flames continued to erupt on the sixth day on Sunday
