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WorldSigning of the MoU between SLASSCOM and STEMUPTags: Print EditionThe SLASSCOM HR Forum, comprising of leading HR professionals of the IT/BPM industry, who is passionate about building a progressive national workforce that is armed…

WorldLanka SSL CEO and Director Pravin De Silvareceive the award. Gayan Pathinayaka, Lalinda Geekiyanage and Anusha Weerasinghe was also present.Tags: Print EditionContinuing its winning streak for distinction and quality, Lanka…

WorldTags: Print EditionUS: Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly US$ 44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and…

WorldFormer US President Donald TrumpTags: Print EditionUS: A New York judge on Monday (April 25) held former president Donald Trump in contempt of court for not producing documents subpoenaed in the state attorney general’s civil…

WorldThe sun sets as Anak Krakatoa spews thick smoke on Sunday.Tags: Print EditionINDONESIA: The offspring of Indonesia’s infamous Krakatoa volcano erupted on Sunday, spewing a towering volcanic ash cloud some 3,000 meters (9,800 feet)…

COVID shots still work but researchers hunt new improvementsWorldFast tracking a stronger vaccine for COVID-19.Tags: Print EditionUS, SINGAPORE: COVID-19 vaccinations are at a critical juncture as companies test whether new approaches…

WorldTags: Print EditionSWEDEN: Global military expenditure has surpassed $2 trillion per year for the first time, and looks set to rise further as European countries beef up their armed forces in response to Russia’s invasion of…

WorldPakistani Finance Minister Miftah IsmailTags: Print EditionPAKISTAN:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday (April 25) Pakistan agreed to reverse unfunded subsidies ahead of talks to resume a seventh review in May.…

Ukraine proposes talks with Russia near besieged Mariupol plantWorldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and Secretary of State Antony Blinken pose during their earlier meeting in Kyiv on May 6, 2021.Tags: Print EditionUKRAINE:…

World Leaders congratulate MacronWorldFrench President Emmanuel Macron celebrates with supporters in front of the Eiffel Tower Paris, France on Sunday.Tags: Print EditionFRANCE: French President Emmanuel Macron said a simple “Thank…