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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 million.

The round shaped gem named “Star of Pure Land” is the world’s largest documented natural purple star sapphire, said Ashan Amarasinghe, a consultant gemologist.

“This is the largest purple star sapphire of its kind,” he told the media, adding that the gem “shows a It has... Read More

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, as India and others invited

At least six more countries said Sunday the United States has invited them to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a new body of world leaders meant to oversee next steps in Gaza that’s showing ambitions for a broader mandate in global affairs.

A $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership on the Trump-led board instead of a three-year appointment, which has no contribution requirement, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity about the charter, which hasn’t been made public. The official said the money raised would go to... Read More

Ja Morant scores 24 points in return to lineup as Grizzlies beat Magic 126-109 in London

LONDON (AP) — Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019.

Jock Landale added 21 points and 8 rebounds and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 17 points as Memphis avenged its 118-111 loss to Orlando in Berlin on Thursday in the first of their European doubleheader.

Orlando trailed by 33 points in the first half before reducing the deficit to 17 on Paolo Banchero's 3-pointer to make it 108-91 with 8:15 left in the The... Read More

Guatemalan police free hostages in prison as attacks kill 3 officers

ESCUINTLA, Guatemala (AP) — Hundreds of anti-riot police entered a maximum security prison in Guatemala early Sunday to free guards who had been taken hostage and retake control of the facility that houses gang leaders.

Shots sounded as police swept into the Renovación prison in Escuintla, about 47 miles (76 kilometers) southwest of Guatemala City. About 15 minutes later, an Associated Press journalist saw guards being escorted from the prison. They appeared to be unharmed. No injuries or deaths were immediately reported.

But shortly after authorities retook control... Read More

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The mayor of Minneapolis said Sunday that sending active duty soldiers into Minnesota to help with an immigration crackdown is a ridiculous and unconstitutional idea as he urged protesters to remain peaceful so the president won't see a need to send in the U.S. military.

Daily protests have been ongoing throughout January since the Department of Homeland Security ramped up immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul by bringing in more than 2,000 federal officers.

In a diverse neighborhood where Immigration and Customs... Read More

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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, as India and others invited

Ja Morant scores 24 points in return to lineup as Grizzlies beat Magic 126-109 in London

Guatemalan police free hostages in prison as attacks kill 3 officers

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

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