Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports remained nearly unchanged in October 2025, reflecting a marginal 0.02% rise despite declines in major industries like apparel and tea. Strong growth in coconut-based products was not enough to offset reduced export earnings from petroleum, rubber, boats, and spices. The slowdown in key markets such as the United States and India further highlights the challenges facing the country’s export sector.

U S and Ukraine Report Progress in Refined Peace Talks Amid Continued Skepticism

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Worcester City Clerk's Office is Ready for a Recount of Votes

Rolls-Royce is testing new technology in Derby to protect its jet engines from sand and dust damage commonly faced by airlines in the Middle East. The company has introduced new heat-resistant metals and redesigned coolant holes, increasing engine lifespan by up to 60% so far. This work, part of a £1bn durability programme, is expected to double engine life by 2028 for models such as the Trent XWB-97.

The UK government continues to borrow to cover the gap between spending and tax revenue, with October 2025 borrowing reaching £17.4 billion. National debt now stands at around £2.6 trillion, roughly equal to the country’s annual GDP, and rising interest payments—£8.4 billion in October—limit spending on public services. While borrowing supports investment and economic growth, policymakers aim to reduce debt relative to GDP over the next five years.

Recent outages at Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure disrupted millions of users worldwide, highlighting growing dependence on a few major cloud providers. Cloudflare said its incident stemmed from a configuration file bug that caused a system crash, while experts note these issues are common despite advanced infrastructure. Though outages aren’t occurring more frequently, their impact feels larger because more websites and apps rely on the same providers.

Japan Faces Diplomatic Tensions as Taiwan Defense Stance Sparks Firestorm

Bitcoin and Ether Hit Multi-Month Lows as Crypto Markets Selloff Deepens

Fake ClickFix attacks are using realistic Windows Update screens to trick victims into running malicious commands that install the Rhadamanthys credential-stealing malware. The campaign hides its payload through steganography inside PNG images, allowing the malware to bypass detection. Huntress linked over 76 global incidents, and experts urge organizations to block Run commands and train users to avoid Copy-and-Paste “fixes.”

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Vietnam’s push to combine 5G and AI is opening major opportunities in fields like smart healthcare, logistics, and digital services, but the nation faces rising infrastructure demand and a shortage of advanced tech specialists. Experts emphasize the need for regulatory sandboxes and stronger digital trust to support safe and rapid innovation. With coordinated investment and clearer regulations, Vietnam could become a regional leader in strategic digital sectors.

US President Signs Bill Releasing Epstein Files, Limiting Redactions

Five Dead and Hundreds Injured as 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh

Mamdani and Trump to Meet at White House to Discuss Public Safety, Affordability, and Economic Security

Reliance Halts Russian Crude Imports for Jamnagar Export Unit

Ex Harvard President Larry Summers Steps Back From Public Role

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White House withdraws plan requiring airlines to pay passengers for major delays