16:30
Italian artist pays homage to upcoming Vatican's Holy Year with huge logo in farm field
Italian artist pays homage to upcoming Vatican's Holy Year with huge logo in farm field
Children Missing In Sri Lanka After Damaging Floods
Reuters
The missing individuals were on a farm tractor that was swept away by the floodwaters. Authorities have confirmed that the search for them is ongoing. The country’s Disaster Management Centre also reported the tragic death of a woman who was buried in a mudslide.
Athula Karunanayake, Director General of the Department of Meteorology and Disaster Management Centre, provided an update on the weather situation.
“The minor cyclone is projected to be moving away from the island, the adverse weather will ease off, relatively, by the 29th and 30th of November."
In the aftermath of the floods, more than 3,000 people have been relocated to evacuation centers for safety.
15:20
Romanian presidential candidate clarifies NATO, EU Stance
Calin Georgescu, the surprise far-right winner of Romania’s first-round presidential election, has denied wanting to exit NATO or the EU, instead calling for policies that prioritize Romania’s national interests. His unexpected rise has sparked nationwide protests.
13:39
China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption, Financial Times reports
China’s Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun is under investigation for alleged corruption, the third consecutive PLA minister to face such claims. The probe, part of Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign, underscores tensions within the military and strained US-China relations.
