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Not one of the 38 contenders in Sri Lanka's presidential election this month is a woman.

39 candidates filed nomination papers by the deadline for the Sept. 21 vote in the crisis-hit nation.

Thousands of people in Sri Lanka's north and east, went missing during the civil war in what were known as "enforced disappearances".

Udayanga Weeratunga, a former Sri Lankan envoy to Russia who is related to Rajapaksa, said he will arrive in Sri Lanka on Aug. 24.

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Rampant food inflation and chronic shortages of cooking gas and petrol are making daily life a battle for millions in Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister and now interim President Ranil Wickremesinghe, is likewise facing calls to go amid political and economic turmoil.

Malaysians living in Sri Lanka are advised against participating in any rallies or protests, especially ahead of the presidential election.

The diplomatic mission asked them to stay indoors as protesters were marching towards the PM's office despite the curfew.

The 85 Malaysians registered with the Malaysian High Commission in Sri Lanka were reported to be safe despite the latest tensions in that country, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.

The ministry also called on other Malaysians currently in Sri Lanka but have yet to register with the High Commission to immediately do so.

Currently, there are 85 Malaysians registered with the high commission in Colombo.

The fallout can be felt beyond Americas borders, hitting shopkeepers in Sri Lanka, farmers in Mozambique and families in poorer countries around the world.

The main blame for the mess in Sri Lanka should be placed not only on the shoulders of corrupt leaders but the people who elected them.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a public emergency as the country faced a severe power crisis and rising inflation.

The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.

Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.

The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.

Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.

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Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.

Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.

Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.

Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.