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The World Bank headquarters building in Washington DC where the annual income classification reclassification is determined

World Bank Upgrades Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Philippines and Jordan to Upper-Middle Income

Four years after its 2022 sovereign default emptied the island's foreign reserves, Sri Lanka has been upgraded to upper-middle income by the World Bank. The July 1 reclassification also advanced Vietnam, the

July 3, 2026

by Economy Desk

World Health Organization clashes with alcohol industry over global health impact policies

WHO SAFER Alcohol Report: 2.6 Million Dead Annually as Global Drink Prices Drop

The World Health Organization launched its SAFER progress report on June 26, confirming alcohol kills 2.6 million annually. Most governments have abandoned proven interventions as drinks become more affordable, even though each dollar invested in SAFER policies returns nine.

June 26, 2026

by Health Desk

Aedes aegypti mosquito the vector that spreads dengue fever in Sri Lanka 2026 outbreak

Sri Lanka’s Dengue Wards Are Overflowing. The Military Has Been Called In.

Sri Lanka has recorded 47,530 dengue fever cases in 2026 and is logging more than 1,000

Russian ground forces to participate in nine international exercises in 2021

Russian ground forces plan to participate in nine military exercises with foreign forces in 2021, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Friday. Russia plans to organize six bilateral exercises in its territory

January 3, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Revolt – Nadav Eyal on losers of globalization

Nadav Eyal portrays losers from globalization. The Israeli journalist is more general, but there is no doubt that he has many interesting stories to tell. Globalization has seen better times. Most recently,

June 8, 2022

Government and Politics·News

Corona: South Asia is arming itself for the corona wave

Now the Indian government has put her country in an artificial coma. For the next three weeks, a good 1.3 billion Indians are no longer allowed to leave their homes. “If we can’t make

September 12, 2025

Health·News

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