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Israeli authorities have issued urgent warnings for citizens to evacuate tourist areas in Sri Lanka, particularly Arugam Bay, due to credible terrorist threats. The U.S. embassy has echoed these concerns, leading to heightened security measures across popular destinations. Local police have arrested suspects linked to the threat, which is believed to be connected to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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Liam Livingstone's remarkable 124 not out helped England secure a five-wicket win over the West Indies, leveling the ODI series. Filling in as captain for the injured Jos Buttler, Livingstone's performance marks a significant turnaround in his career after recent struggles with form and fitness.
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U.S. prosecutors have charged Farhad Shakeri, an Iranian national, in connection with a plot to assassinate president-elect Donald Trump. The plot, allegedly orchestrated by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, also targeted Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Shakeri remains at large in Iran, while two accomplices have been arrested in the U.S.
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Sri Lanka's National People's Power (NPP) coalition, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has secured a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, winning 52 seats. This election follows Dissanayake's presidential win in September and aims to bolster support for his economic reforms amid ongoing financial challenges.