China’s ruling Communist Party has announced a renewed campaign to strengthen internal discipline, combat corruption and tighten oversight of political power as the country enters a critical phase of its economic and
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed a U.S.-sponsored peace proposal aimed at ending nearly two years of conflict in Gaza, though the plan’s
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A HK$100 billion ($12.8 billion) urban development plan near Hong Kong International Airport is running into turbulence, with its flagship retail complex struggling to attract tenants and developer New World Development (NWD)
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Developing Asia’s growth is set to slow more than previously expected this year and next, as the region absorbs the fallout from sweeping U.S. tariffs on all trading partners, the Asian Development
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor Sri Lanka’s economy is set to expand by 3.9% in 2025, maintaining the momentum of recovery driven by remittances, tourism, and a rebound in domestic demand. According
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Police have registered a criminal case against senior leaders of Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), after a stampede at one of his rallies killed at least 40 people, including
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South Korean government announced on Monday that it will waive visa requirements for Chinese tour groups for the first time in eight years. The waiver applies to groups of three or more
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United Nations human rights experts have expressed shock at an unprecedented wave of executions in Iran, warning that more than 1,000 people have been killed in less than nine months of 2025,
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Major General Nimrod Aloni, who commanded the IDF military colleges and the Deep Command, retired from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) today (Monday). He was succeeded by Major General Dan Goldfuss. In
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Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru of Japan held a summit meeting today with Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, as part of President Disanayaka’s official visit to
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has submitted an extensive set of recommendations to the Government aimed at enhancing the Draft Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Bill, emphasizing the need for investor-friendly reforms that can
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A federal judge has upheld the U.S. Department of Defense’s decision to designate drone manufacturer DJI as a Chinese military company, rejecting the company’s bid to be removed from the list. In
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss strengthening collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report from Reuters
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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has filed a new lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company and its CEO Sam Altman of engaging in a “pattern” of hiring away former xAI employees
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The U.S. defense establishment faces a new strategic reckoning as China’s rapidly expanding defense-industrial base and long-range strike arsenal reshape the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, according to a feature published
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by A Special Defence Correspondent The debate over supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles is not simply about weapons; it is about strategic leverage, deterrence, and the limits of Western resolve. Ukrainian
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