Editorial Lal Wijenayake’s death removes a voice from the National People’s Power and Sri Lanka’s public life. His significance lies not in the offices he held, but in his refusal to let
by Our Correspondent in Colombo An increasing number of Bangladeshi nationals are reportedly using Sri Lanka as a transit point in their attempt to migrate illegally to other countries, raising serious concerns
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A baby boy named KJ Muldoon has become the first person in the world to receive a bespoke CRISPR gene-editing treatment tailored specifically to his unique genetic mutation. Now nearly ten months
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Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute in London have successfully coaxed embryonic stem cells to self-organize into fluid-filled amniotic sacs that resemble those seen at around four weeks of human gestation. The
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In a major advancement for quantum chemistry, researchers at the University of Sydney have used a single trapped atom to replicate how certain organic molecules behave when exposed to light. The experiment,
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Could AI soon enable humans to talk with dolphins, monkeys, or even birds? That’s the bold vision behind the Coller Dolittle Challenge, a global competition offering a $500,000 grand prize for a
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Japan has passed a historic piece of legislation that significantly expands its ability to respond to cyber threats, marking a turning point in its national security strategy. The Active Cyberdefence Law (ACD),
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In a high-profile announcement during President Donald Trump’s Gulf tour, the United States and the United Arab Emirates have unveiled plans to construct one of the world’s largest artificial intelligence data centre
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A controversial Sotheby’s auction featuring sacred artefacts believed to be linked to the historical Buddha has been indefinitely postponed following a formal objection from the Indian government. The move has reignited global
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Editorial There is no greater condemnation of a nation’s moral collapse than when its leaders refuse to stand among the dead who made their lives possible. On 19 May 2025—when Sri Lanka
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Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace negotiations in three years on Friday, with both sides signaling cautious optimism following nearly two hours of discussions in Istanbul. The talks, organized at
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The global economy is projected to slow significantly in 2025, with growth expected to drop to just 2.3%, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In its newly
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Thousands of Chinese workers launched coordinated strikes at BYD-owned electronics factories from March 28 to April 2, in one of the largest recent displays of industrial unrest in China’s manufacturing sector. The
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Gold prices fell in early Asian trading on Friday and are poised for their steepest weekly loss in six months. A stronger US dollar and waning safe-haven demand, driven by improved US-China
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Marking a major milestone for China’s maritime and automotive industries, Anji Ansheng, the world’s largest ocean-going car carrier by capacity, embarked on its maiden voyage to Europe on Thursday evening. Departing from
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India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, held his first high-level conversation with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government on Thursday. The call with acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi marked a rare engagement
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