Three killed, one injured in Las Vegas university shooting

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A gunman killed three people and critically wounded a fourth Wednesday at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas before being killed in a shootout with police, authorities said. The attack sent shock waves through a city still scarred by the deaths of 60 people in a 2017 mass shooting only a few miles away on the famous Strip.

"Three killed, one injured in Las Vegas university shooting"

International acclaim for courageous rescue efforts in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – In a remarkable demonstration of international collaboration and technical expertise, the successful rescue of 41 workers from the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, in November 28, 2023, has garnered praise from across the world.

"International acclaim for courageous rescue efforts in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse"

Henry Kissinger, former US secretary of state and Nobel winner, dead at 100

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –  Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy, died on Wednesday at age 100, according to his geopolitical consulting firm Kissinger Associates Inc.

"Henry Kissinger, former US secretary of state and Nobel winner, dead at 100"

Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina’s presidency

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –  Populist Javier Milei won Argentina’s presidential election Sunday, swinging the country to the right following a fiercely polarized campaign in which he promised a dramatic shake-up to the state to deal with soaring inflation and rising poverty.

"Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina’s presidency"