FGN47: Lanka-Port-LD India

****India will bear the entire cost of development of Sri Lanka's northern port

Colombo: The Sri Lankan Cabinet on Tuesday decided to implement the renovation of Kankesanthurai port in the Northern Province, with India agreeing to fund the entire cost of the project at US$61.5 million.****



FGN43:UK-SWORD-2NDLD ARRESTS

****Man arrested for attacking London home with sword after vandalizing vehicle

LONDON: A 36-year-old man wielding a sword smashed a vehicle into a house and then went on a knife rampage near a London tube station in a "serious incident" on Tuesday, injuring at least five people, including two police officers. Before being arrested, the Metropolitan Police said.****



FGN36: UK-AstraZeneca-Vaccine

****AstraZeneca admits in UK court that Covid vaccine has 'very rare' side effects

LONDON: UK-headquartered pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca (AZ) has admitted that in "very rare cases" its Covid vaccine may cause side effects related to blood clots, but its Covid vaccine may cause blood clot-related side effects, according to court documents being cited in UK media. The cause is unknown.* ***



FGN23:uk-indian-punishment

****Man jailed for life for murder of teenage Indian wife in London

LONDON: A 24-year-old man who pleaded guilty to the murder of his 19-year-old Indian wife Mehak Sharma has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 15 years before he can be considered for parole.,



FGN12: IMF-Pak-LD Bailout Package

****IMF approves immediate disbursement of US$1.1 billion loan tranche to Pakistan

Washington/Islamabad: The IMF has approved the immediate disbursement of the final tranche of US$1.1 billion to Pakistan as part of the bailout package, emphasizing that the cash-strapped country needs to get its economy back on track. There is a need to take strict steps to bring.** **



FGN2: US-India-Pannun

****India is taking it seriously: US officials on report of conspiracy to kill Sikh separatist leader

Washington: The White House has said India is taking seriously allegations of a conspiracy in the US to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, but refrained from commenting on the FBI investigation into the matter and the criminal case filed by the Justice Department.****