China is going to set up a military base in Sri Lanka
Several countries, including centres Lanka, are likely to become centres of support for the People’s Republic of China, according to the latest Pentagon security report. The report was prepared by the Pentagon, the US defence headquarters, on China’defenceary and defence development activities. It said China could set up military bases into main to maintain maintaining its military presence over a large area. Along with Sri Lanka, 13 countries including Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Pakistan are likely to use China for this purpose, the US report said. It said China hopes to increase its naval and air force capabilities. The Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka responded by saying in a Twitter message that the thief thought everyone else was stealing. The United States has already set up 750 foreign military bases, the Chinese embassy said in a statement. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman has responded to a report by the Pentagon that China could increase its nuclear arsenal to 1,000 by 2030. He has said that China will not threaten any country that does not use nuclear weapons against China.
Sri Lanka’s economy is like a time bomb that could explode at any moment- nikkei magazine
Sri Lanka’s economy could be likened to a time bomb that could explode at any moment, nikkei magazine reports. According to the the report, the Sri Lankan economy is in deep crisis due to declining foreign reserves, rising cost of living and money printing. According to the report, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka printed over 130 billion rupees in October alone, and the situation was only the top of a glacier.
Rebels prepare to seize Ethiopian capital
The Ethiopian government has called on ex-soldiers to rejoin the army. According to foreign reports, the Tigris have been asked to rejoin the army to fight the rebels. Insurgents are reportedly heading for Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The U.S. embassy has warned U.S. citizens to leave the country immediately due to the security situation. However, foreign sources said that Prime Minister Abi Ahmed had formed alliances with nine anti-government organizations within hours to deal with the situation.
A Court had decided sneezing is a criminal assault in Canada
A state court in Alberta, Canada, has decided that deliberate sneeze by a person is a criminal assault. This is the first time in the world that such a case has been decided. The court decided this for a case regarding a customer who removed his mask and sneezed at a restaurant employee following an argument. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the number of covid deaths reported worldwide in a single week exceeds 5,000. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the global covid pandemic is on the rise again, with more than 50,000 deaths reported weekly.
What happened at the T20 World Cup?
Sri Lanka Cricket captain Dasun Shanaka says his hopes of reaching the semi-finals of this year’s World Twenty20 have been dashed due to the low level of experience of his team’s players. The team arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake this morning (06). Dasun Shanaka stated this while expressing his views to the media. “I think we were a team that could have gone ahead in the tournament. We could not come because of lack of experience. All our players have good potential. We look forward to going forward.”
UN explains reasons for rising food prices
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says food prices around the world have risen sharply. World food prices have risen by 30% in the past year, the organization says, which is the highest food price recorded this decade. Grain and vegetable oil prices have risen significantly in all countries around the world. Last month alone, vegetable oil prices rose by 10%. They also point to the collapse of the supply chain, the closure of factories, the rise in prices of essential commodities, and the crisis in world politics. The collapse of the service sector and staff shortages during the covid pandemic have also had an impact on rising global food prices. Globally, prices of dairy products have risen by 16% due to the collapse of the shipping system. The report further states that this situation is more prevalent in countries that import essential commodities.
South Asians have a gene that doubles the risk from corona virus
People in South Asian region are at higher risk of developing the disease after being infected with covid, the University of Oxford has found. This is due to the identification of a secret gene in South Asians that can double the risk of contracting the disease. A report released by the University of Oxford states that people with this dangerous gene are more likely to die after contracting Covid.
UK introduced a vaccine that can prevent 90 percent of cervical cancer
Foreign media have revealed a vaccine that can prevent 90 percent of cervical cancers. It was further reported that the vaccine could save thousands of lives. The United Kingdom has recently introduced a treatment to reduce the risk of cervical cancer, which is commonly diagnosed among women. The study found that vaccines against the human papillomavirus (HPV) were 90 percent effective against cervical cancer. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by viruses, and vaccination is expected to largely eradicate the disease. Researchers also say that this marks a turning point in human history. They also point out that this will save thousands of lives.
New Department established by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has established the Foreign Exchange Promotion Facilitation Department. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka stated that the department has been established with effect from the 3rd of this month. The department has been set up to facilitate and regulate the remittances of employees into the country.
Warnings that covid deaths could rise further in Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that another 500,000 deaths could occur in Europe by next February. The highest number of daily infections in Germany since the outbreak began yesterday (04) and the number of daily infections in many European countries has also increased. The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement that it was “concerned” about the pace of transmission of the covid-19 virus in the region.