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Speaking to ANI from Colombo, Premadasa said India-Sri Lanka relations should not be viewed purely through the prism of diplomacy, but as a partnership shaped by shared geography, history, culture and economic destiny. "Our destinies are inextricably linked," he said, stressing that cooperation between the two neighbours is essential for achieving mutual national interests.

"The world is looking at India very closely because India is an important country. We are the largest democracy, so we cannot ask the world to stop looking at India. And when they look at India, they have seen that many of the accused have been released because of lack of evidence," Fabian said.

South Korea's national security adviser, Wi Sung-lac, said that Lee will meet Xi in Beijing on Monday before travelling to Shanghai to visit the historic site of South Korea's provisional government during Japan's 35-year colonial rule.

According to Dawn and officials, several wards are currently running out of the outpatient department as the main building meant to house specialised pediatric services is still incomplete. Financial constraints have stalled progress, despite repeated assurances from successive governments. The impact has become particularly visible during the winter season, when a surge in respiratory infections has overwhelmed existing facilities. Doctors reported that multiple children often have to share a single bed, while shortages of oxygen equipment have put lives at serious risk. Medical staff revealed that in emergencies, pediatricians were forced to improvise by using three-way nasal prongs to save critically ill children. They warned that such stopgap measures cannot replace a fully equipped pediatric hospital capable of handling complex cases

According to The Express Tribune, the report states that commercial activity remained below 60 per cent throughout the year, with widespread shutdowns of small and medium enterprises across the country. Describing 2025 as a "year of closures," AKTA President Atiq Mir said thousands of traders were forced out of business, triggering a sharp rise in joblessness and deepening financial stress for working families. Investor confidence, the report noted, was badly shaken, while capital continued to flow out of the country.

The MND said they responded to the situation accordingly.