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Sri Lankan Army doctors set Guinness World Record by removing world’s largest kidney stone
The stone, removed early this month at the Colombo Army Hospital, is 13.372 centimetres long and weighs 801 grams, a statement by the Army said on Tuesday.
Fierce fighting in Myanmar between army, resistance groups kills at least 26, groups say
Banyar Khun Aung, executive director of the Karenni Human Rights Group, estimated on Wednesday that more than 30 people had been killed in Mobye, almost all of them by the army.
Death toll rises to 106 after Nigeria boat disaster
The accident was the latest boat tragedy in Nigeria, where river capsizes are common due to overloading, poor safety and heavy flooding in the rainy season.
Philippine volcano’s eruption, which has displaced thousands, can last for months
The volcano's activity was raised to alert level three on a five-step warning system on June 8, meaning a hazardous eruption was considered possible in weeks or days.
Trump to surrender, face charges in secret documents case
Devoted supporters of the Republican leader have been out on the streets since the eve of the hearing, with security ramped up around the courthouse as police braced for thousands-strong protests.
Putin says ‘thinking about’ exiting Ukraine grain deal
Moscow has repeatedly threatened to pull out of the crucial accord that grants safe passage for Ukrainian grain to be exported via the Black Sea, demanding guarantees for its fertilizer exports.
Relatives fight for custody of kids who survived plane crash and weeks in Amazon jungle
The children who spent a harrowing four days alone in the rainforest were helicoptered to Bogota, and then to a military hospital where they have been given psychological services and other support.
Today’s Motto: ‘Life expands or shrinks in proportion to one’s courage.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, June 13......
1842 - Queen Victoria took her first train journey, lasting 25 minutes. She was returning, by rail in secret, from Windsor Castle. The…
Canada’s Opposition leader supports Indian students facing deportation
Urging the government to stop the deportations, he urged the government to "prosecute fraudsters" and "let honest students stay and work and contribute to Canada."
Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian Prime Minister, dies aged 86
Nicknamed Il Cavaliere (the knight), Berlusconi was often considered the “kingmaker” in Italian politics.
IndiGo flight enters Pakistan airspace amid bad weather, returns safely
IndiGo flight 6E-645 had to take a deviation over Atari into Pakistan airspace due to bad weather on Saturday, the airline said in a statement.
Pakistani authorities begin evacuation of low-lying coastal areas in Sindh
The cyclonic system is located at a distance of 690 km south of Karachi and is likely to impact southern and south-eastern parts of Sindh on June 13.
Ukraine reports village retaken, first gain of offensive
Ukraine's ground forces said in a statement on Sunday that soldiers of the 68th separate ranger brigade had "liberated the settlement of Blagodatne" in the eastern region of Donetsk.
UK opposition demands election amid Johnson ‘farce’
Johnson announced on Friday he was leaving as a member of parliament, claiming he had been forced out in a stitch-up by his political opponents.
India-Bangladesh border talks set to begin in Delhi
The two sides are expected to discuss a host of issues related to combating cross-frontier crimes and measures to create better synergy.
Heavy rains kill at least 27 in Pakistan, more than 140 injured
The storms hit four districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday. 27 killed, more than 140 people were injured and over 200 livestock died.
TVS Motor fully acquires Swiss E-Mobility Group after buying residual stake
The total consideration of the deal comes at about 19.77 million Swiss Franc or Rs 176 crore.
Today’s Motto: ‘The day is what you make of it.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, June 11........
1644 - Florentine scientist, Evangelista Torricelli described in a letter to Michelangelo, the invention of a barometer, or…
White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory in Moscow
The Biden administration has repeatedly publicized intelligence findings that detail how Iran is assisting the Russian invasion.
UN peacekeeper killed, 8 seriously injured in northern Mali attack
The U.N. Security Council, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali, El-Ghassim Wane, strongly condemned the attack.