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Over 20 Buddhist monks were arrested at a Sri Lankan airport upon their return from Thailand after authorities discovered more than 110 kilograms of cannabis in their luggage. The monks were detained on suspicion of drug smuggling.
Buddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of state AP News
A group of Buddhist monks, including some based in the US, embarked on a barefoot peace walk across Sri Lanka. The walk aims to promote peace and reconciliation in the country.
Wall Street closed higher as investors expressed optimism that the US-Iran conflict might conclude soon, with markets now pricing in a normalization of the situation.