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Sri Lanka: 1st vision-impaired lawmaker to receive special seating arrangement

Colombo, Nov 18 (UNI) Sri Lanka's first vision-impaired parliamentarian, Sugath Wasantha de Silva, will have special seating arrangements in parliament when sessions commence on Nov. 21, Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera said on Monday.
Parliament will provide tailored facilities to ensure de Silva's active participation in legislative proceedings, Rohanadeera said.
De Silva, representing the ruling National People's Power, was appointed to parliament via the party's national list.
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18th Asian Financial Forum opens in Hong Kong

13 Jan 2025 | 3:40 PM

Hong Kong, Jan. 13 (UNI) The 18th Asian Financial Forum kicked off in Hong Kong on Monday to stage discussions on global dynamics and financial policies, global collaboration as well as new drivers for future growth.

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Türkiye issues detention order for officials in corruption probe

13 Jan 2025 | 3:38 PM

Ankara, Jan. 13 (UNI) Detention orders have been issued for 47 individuals, including Riza Akpolat, the mayor of Besiktas municipality in Istanbul province, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in municipal tender processes, said Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on Monday.

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Musk claims Starmer tried to undermine US presidential election

13 Jan 2025 | 2:38 PM

Washington, Jan 13 (UNI) US billionaire Elon Musk on Monday accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of sending agents to the United States in order to undermine the recent presidential election in the country.

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Beijing opposes adding Chinese companies to US sanctions list - Foreign Ministry

13 Jan 2025 | 2:36 PM

Beijing, Jan 13 (UNI) Beijing opposes adding Chinese companies to a US sanction list targeting Russian energy sector, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Monday.

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4 killed, 5 injured in landslide in western Indonesia

13 Jan 2025 | 2:26 PM

Jakarta, Jan. 13 (UNI) Four people were killed in the Indonesian city of Batam, located in the Riau Islands province, after a landslide struck a housing complex early on Monday.

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