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Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing

Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing

Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of Colombian military veterans who were arrested over the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse

Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor won't be there

Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor won't be there

President Donald Trump is set to highlight a $3.7 billion investment by Anduril to build components for nuclear-powered submarines at a Baltimore-area shipyard

What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman

What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of various cities in Spain to demand help for renters

Supreme Court rejects appeal over Michigan school ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts

Supreme Court rejects appeal over Michigan school ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts

The Supreme Court is rejecting an appeal from a Michigan woman challenging a school district’s ban on shirts with the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon.”

Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to Marine

Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to Marine

The governor of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa has demanded that the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern island following the arrest of a U.S. Marine on accusations that he robbed and murdered a local woman

Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the United States

Supreme Court rejects appeal over Michigan school's ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts

Supreme Court rejects appeal over Michigan school's ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts

The Supreme Court is rejecting an appeal from a Michigan woman challenging a school district’s ban on shirts with the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon.”

Sri Lanka Dispatches Legal Team to Saudi Arabia to Appeal Anojan's Death Sentence

Sri Lanka Dispatches Legal Team to Saudi Arabia to Appeal Anojan's Death Sentence

Sri Lanka has sent a legal team to Saudi Arabia to appeal the death sentence of a Sri Lankan national identified as Anojan. This intervention marks a formal and urgent effort by Sri Lankan authorities to prevent the execution, as death sentences in Saudi Arabia can be carried out quickly once local appeals are exhausted. The legal delegation aims to navigate the Saudi legal framework to seek a reduction or commutation of the sentence. This case is considered one of the most closely watched consular cases in recent memory, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers abroad. The Tamil community in Sri Lanka has expressed particular concern, urging the government to utilize all diplomatic and legal avenues to secure Anojan's release or a stay of execution. Community representatives are calling for diplomatic pressure on Saudi authorities at the highest levels.

International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific to Host Third Registrars' Forum in Sri Lanka

International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific to Host Third Registrars' Forum in Sri Lanka

The International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) is set to host its Third Asia Pacific Cooperative Registrars’ Forum from April 20 to 23, 2027, in Polgolla, Sri Lanka. The forum's theme, 'Beyond IYC 2025: Advancing Enabling Legal and Policy Frameworks for Cooperatives in the Decade Ahead,' indicates a focus on future-oriented strategies for cooperative development. The event will be hosted by the National Institute of Cooperative Development (NICD, Sri Lanka) and aims to gather cooperative regulators, public authorities, cooperative leaders, and development partners. The primary objective is to facilitate the exchange of experiences and strengthen environments that enable cooperatives to thrive. This initiative builds on the momentum generated by the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 and recent legislative and policy advancements across the Asia-Pacific region. The forum is designed to foster dialogue, peer learning, and collaboration, ultimately contributing to resilient and sustaina...

Adani Ports Doubles Capacity at Colombo West International Terminal, Boosting Sri Lanka's Maritime Hub

Adani Ports Doubles Capacity at Colombo West International Terminal, Boosting Sri Lanka's Maritime Hub

Adani Ports Doubles Capacity at Colombo West International Terminal, Boosting Sri Lanka's Maritime Hub

Morning Bid: The euro has a France problem

Morning Bid: The euro has a France problem

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The dollar charged higher on Monday, drawing support from still-lofty Treasury yields even after a weaker-than-expected jobs report dampened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.