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FBI Confirms Zahran Hashim as Mastermind of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Attacks
News Desk
April 22, 2025
FBI confirms Zahran Hashim as mastermind of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings in affidavit detailing ISIS links.
FBI confirms Zahran Hashim as mastermind of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings in affidavit detailing ISIS links.
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Expelled South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool returns home to a raucous welcome, defiant over US expulsion and Trump’s stance.
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DRC’s Tshisekedi and Kagame of Rwanda hold talks in Doha, urging an immediate ceasefire in Congo amid the M23 conflict.
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Protesters in Kinshasa targeted US, France, and Belgium embassies over M23 rebel conflict, sparking international outcry.
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Pakistan and Kenya aim to strengthen trade relations, enhance cooperation, and explore new business opportunities.
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Modi visit to Nigeria enhances Indian-Nigerian ties, focusing on security collaboration, economic growth, and new investments.