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Sri Lankan forces given orders to end protests

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Sri Lankan authorities have been told to ‘shoot law-breakers on sight’ as anti-government protests continue

Demonstrators are calling for the President to resign as the country suffers through its worst economic crisis ever.

This follows the President’s brother stepping down from his role as prime minister… as violence engulfs the streets.

This resignation was expected to bring at least some calm to the situation, but citizens remain angered.

The government has now given orders to its special forces to open fire on any demonstrators who are looting, causing damage or risking “harm to life”.

Tens of thousands of army, navy and air force personnel are patrolling the streets of Colombo and crowds continue to gather.

So-far, eight people have died and more than 200 people have been injured as a result of the violence.

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U.S. shutdown ends: what’s next?

Congress reopens U.S. government after 43-day shutdown; Zoran Kresovic examines the deal’s implications and ongoing political tensions.

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November 18, 2025

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Congress reopens U.S. government after 43-day shutdown; Zoran Kresovic examines the deal’s implications and ongoing political tensions.


After a record 43-day government shutdown, Congress has finally agreed to reopen the U.S. government, but political tensions and risks remain.

Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry Markets breaks down the deal and its implications.

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Trump Threatens $5B BBC Lawsuit

Trump targets BBC with a $5 billion defamation claim over edited video; expert discusses implications.

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Trump targets BBC with a $5 billion defamation claim over edited video; expert discusses implications.


U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing a defamation claim against the BBC over an edited speech video, potentially seeking up to $5 billion.

Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group joins us to unpack the legal and reputational implications.

#Trump #BBC #Defamation #MediaLaw #USPolitics #FreeSpeech


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Trump-Xi APEC talks stir Taiwan concerns

Trump and Xi’s APEC meeting raises concerns over US Taiwan policy and changing regional alliances.

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November 17, 2025

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Trump and Xi’s APEC meeting raises concerns over US Taiwan policy and changing regional alliances.


President Trump and Xi Jinping met at APEC, prompting questions about US policy on Taiwan and shifting regional alliances.

#TrumpXi #APEC2025 #Taiwan #USJapanAlliances #China #Geopolitics #AsiaPacific #RegionalSecurity


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