Fifteen of the 24 defendants tried over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings were found guilty on Tuesday, while the remaining nine were acquitted and ordered to be released, according to a
At a DIE ZEIT roundtable, three of Germany’s most prominent digital voices debate whether the dream of a “good internet” has already been lost—or whether regulation, innovation, and European sovereignty can still
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One of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological mysteries has taken a dramatic new turn after researchers uncovered the remains of at least 37 individuals inside a massive stone jar on Laos’ enigmatic Plain
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What was expected to be a routine internal gathering of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) central committee in Vavuniya instead escalated into a deeply chaotic and confrontational episode that has sent
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Sri Lanka is confronting a serious shortage of specialist doctors capable of treating blood cancers and performing bone marrow transplants, according to senior medical experts who say the country’s healthcare system is
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U.S. President Donald Trump and his delegation reportedly discarded all gifts and souvenirs received during a high-level visit to China, including access badges, commemorative items, and temporary communication devices, before boarding the
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed his longstanding warning over the country’s rapidly falling birth rate, describing it as a serious national concern that could weaken Turkey’s future strength. Despite more
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India is closely watching developments in the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka after the government invited expressions of interest from domestic and international investors for the management and redevelopment of
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Drop Site News has published what it describes as the full transcript of Cable I-0678, a classified Pakistani diplomatic cypher dated March 7, 2022, which sits at the heart of former Prime
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A detailed investigation by NPR into the final phase of Syria’s long civil war reveals a hidden but decisive chapter in the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, centered on foreign fighters from
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India’s first-ever seizure of Captagon, the notorious synthetic stimulant that became synonymous with the shadow economy of the Syrian civil war, has sent shockwaves through regional and international security circles. The interception
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A cross-strait media summit held in Beijing has triggered renewed scrutiny over China’s efforts to shape media narratives in Taiwan, with around a dozen Taiwanese media representatives attending an event organized by
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The Philippine Senate is set to convene as an impeachment court in a historic political showdown that could determine the future of Vice President Sara Duterte and reshape the country’s leadership ahead
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At least twelve members of Ecuador’s LGBTI+ community have been murdered so far in 2026, according to a manifesto released by the advocacy organization Silueta X, which warned of escalating violence and
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The Vatican held its first Holy Mass for Peace and Development dedicated to Cuba, marking a significant diplomatic and symbolic gesture amid escalating tensions between Havana and Washington. The ceremony took place
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China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion worth of United States agricultural products annually between 2026 and 2028, according to a White House fact sheet released following high-level meetings between
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