Sri Lanka's parliamentary election will cost approx Rs 3 billion, more expensive than presidential poll September 24, 2024 at 11:58PM

Anura Kumara Dissanayake's recent victory has led to an early parliamentary election in Sri Lanka, costing 11 billion Sri Lankan rupees which is up from 10 billion rupees from presidential polls. Dissolving Parliament 11 months ahead of schedule, Dissanayake diverges from former president Ranil Wickremesinghe's plans to delay elections due to economic constraints and prioritize financial recovery.

Harris to push new incentives to boost domestic manufacturing in Pittsburgh September 24, 2024 at 11:09PM

Kamala Harris will propose new incentives to boost domestic manufacturing in Pennsylvania. Her policies aim to build on her platform of homebuyer subsidies, small business tax breaks, and a federal ban on grocery price gouging. Both candidates are focusing on the economy, which is a primary concern for voters.

Singapore commissions two new submarines as Asia's undersea rivalry grows September 24, 2024 at 12:22AM

Singapore has commissioned two new advanced submarines named Invincible and Impeccable. Ordered from Germany in 2013, these vessels enhance the country's naval capabilities with advanced technology that allows operation farther from shore using fewer sailors. They also feature air-independent propulsion systems and facilities for female crew members.

Is approaching tropical cyclone a threat to Sunita Williams and Crew-9's launch? September 23, 2024 at 10:48PM

Nasa and SpaceX plan to launch the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on September 26, featuring astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov. Tropical Cyclone Nine may influence the launch schedule. The astronauts will conduct experiments and maintenance for five months aboard the space station, with a Falcon 9 rocket undergoing a static fire test beforehand.