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World news: the major international stories of the day, and what they mean for Sri Lanka and Sri Lankans abroad — from Serendib News.
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Australia announces Major Immigration Change for International Students
Australia will prevent most international students from bringing family members into the country under sweeping changes to its migration system
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Man and police officer injured after six-metre fall during foot chase at Browns Plains shopping centre
The officer and the man who allegedly fled plunged from a car park wall.
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Tamil Nadu | How the Museum of Chettinad keeps a community’s memory alive
Discover how the Museum of Chettinad preserves the rich heritage and traditions of the Chettiar community for future generations.
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Fiji declares HIV a national emergency as cases surge
One in 60 adults in the tiny Pacific nation of less than a million people are living with the virus.
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Family’s desperate plea to bring Brianna Cronin home after deadly fall from Nusa Penida cliff to Kelingking Beach in Bali
‘Every day of waiting is a weight we can barely carry.’
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Traffic alert: Congestion builds on key roads between Dubai and Sharjah
Dubai–Sharjah corridor faces mixed traffic with heavy jams near Sharjah city centre, Al Nahda and Al Khan. Check this update to avoid delays on major routes.
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Mercedes-Benz opens its first Australian 'Studio'
The premium German auto brand’s global ‘studio’ retail concept makes its local debut in the heart of the capital.
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The Italian dog breed helping farmers protect their livestock
Pest animals cost Australia's farmers about $1 billion a year, but Maremma guardian dogs could play a vital role in protecting vulnerable livestock.
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Meet Anirudh Rao, the 11-year-old building a drone system to predict tornadoes
not how to predict storms perfectly, but how to give people more time to respond. Growing up in Colorado, where tornadoes are a recurring threat, Rao developed…
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UAE weather tomorrow: Humid conditions, chance of fog with merury hitting 41°C in Dubai
Winds are expected to be light to moderate, blowing from southwesterly to northwesterly directions. Speeds are forecast to range between 10 and 20km/h,…
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Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty among new CBFC members
The government has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification with eighteen new members. Prominent actors and filmmakers have been appointed to the…
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Two earthquakes hits northwestern Nepal
Two earthquakes hit northwestern Nepal, measuring 4.5 and 4.2, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
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Global Village VIP Packs: Dh31,000 prize, perks and sale dates
The new VIP Packs feature a collectible Global Village Story Book box, along with seven Season 31 pins honouring the UAE
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Gold Coast mayor apologises for outburst but maintains recollection of Trump dinner
Under-fire Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate says he had a conversation about tariffs with US President Donald Trump just before dinner at Mar-a-Lago — despite the…
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Two NSW footballers behind bars after being found guilty of rape
After deliberating for one day, a jury has found two country New South Wales footballers guilty of raping a woman at Scone in 2023.
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Rainfall to intensify in interior places, likely to keep temperatures moderate in T.N.
Tamil Nadu anticipates widespread rainfall, moderating temperatures and potential relief from heat until September 21, as monsoon conditions persist.
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WA Police investigate if Hamilton Hill shooting linked to disturbance in suburb just days before
A man was rushed to hospital with a gunshot wound to his stomach.
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UAE is home: Pakistani expat retires after 41 years serving Ras Al Khaimah Police
Pakistani expat retires after 41 years with Ras Al Khaimah Police, calling the UAE his true home and planning a new business chapter in the emirate.
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News Helicopter Crashes in Los Angeles While Covering Bus Collision, Killing Three
A news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles’ Chatsworth community while covering a bus collision on Tuesday evening, killing three people. NBC Los Angeles…
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Los Angeles news helicopter crash kills three near bus accident scene
Police confirmed early on it was a media chopper and the local NBC4 affiliate reported live that it was unable to make contact with its crew.
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UAE strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian facilities
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian facilities in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in…
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Helicopter crashes kills at least 3 in Los Angeles
A helicopter crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, killing at least three people. Another person was taken to the hospital, but their condition remains unclear.…
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Miss Universe India finalist returns to Google job after pageant
Miss Universe India 2026 finalist Umanga Kumawat returns to her Google cloud engineer job in Bengaluru, balancing pageant glamour with a corporate tech career.