EU agrees new sanction package against Russia

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The new measures targeting Russia’s aluminium and oil exports come as Brussels fears Trump could ease US sanctions on Moscow as part of a peace deal struck with President Vladimir Putin without Europe’s involvement.

US will keep sanctions on Russia until settlement reached
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the US will keep sanctions on Russia in place at least until a deal to end the Ukraine conflict is reached.
Keppapulavu residents decry Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s broken promise on land release
Harini Amarasuriya faced frustration and anger from Tamils in Keppapulavu after she failed to honour her promise to meet with them regarding the release of their lands, which remain occupied by the Sri Lankan military.
Attempted attack on Tamil journalist in Mullaitivu over sand mining issue

Journalist escaped an assault

Tamil journalists have strongly condemned the attempted attack on their colleague Shanmugam Thavaseelan, who was targeted while investigating illegal sand mining activities in the Mullaitivu District.

Gunman dressed as lawyer shoots suspect inside Colombo court
In the latest and most daring murder in the Sri Lankan capital, a man was assassinated inside a court in Colombo's main court complex.
Swiss lawyers file compensation case for Tamil asylum seeker tortured in Sri Lanka
A compensation case has been filed by Swiss lawyers on behalf of a Tamil asylum seeker who faced torture and sexual abuse persecution upon his return to Sri Lanka.
Jaffna International Airport welcomes first international charter flight

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The Jaffna International Airport (JIA) achieved a historic milestone yesterday by welcoming its first international charter flight from Chennai, India. This landmark event marks a significant step in enhancing regional air connectivity and paves the way for increased international travel to North-East. 

Sri Lankan PM confronted by Tamil landowners over occupation in Jaffna
Harini Amarasuriya faced direct confrontation from Tamil landowners during her visit to Jaffna on Saturday, as frustrations over the non-release of occupied lands boiled over. 
Sri Lankan police officer in Mullaitivu arrested for sexually harassing Tamil schoolgirls
A Sri Lankan police officer stationed in Mallavi has been arrested for sexually harassing female students while intoxicated at a school in the Mullaitivu District. 
Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget: Increased military spending amid economic challenges
Sri Lanka’s 2025 budget has allocated a staggering LKR 437 billion to defence spending—an increase of LKR 12 billion from the 2024 revised estimates, despite the island’s ongoing economic struggles. 
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