Sri Lanka’s nationwide electricity failure on the 17th began with the sudden loss of 187 megawatts of power from the first generating unit of the Lakvijaya coal-fired power station in Norochcholai, according
In a dramatic shift in regional relations, India has suspended the historic Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, a move that could have profound consequences for Pakistan’s agriculture and energy sectors. The decision
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by A Correspondent in Colombo A man standing in queue for days during the Sri Dalada Vandana pilgrimage has died of a sudden heart attack, highlighting the dangerous overcrowding and disorganized conditions
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by Durga Velayutham In post-war Sri Lanka, few periods have been as morally disorienting and civically corrosive as the one we currently inhabit. A festering malaise has taken root, not merely within
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by Our Political Affairs Editor April 23 stands as a solemn commemoration of the death of Lalith Athulathmudali, a towering luminary in Sri Lankan political history. His life, cruelly truncated by assassination,
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Klaus Schwab, the influential founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and architect of the annual Davos summit, has stepped down as chair of the organization’s board of trustees amid mounting whistleblower
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The executive producer of CBS’s flagship investigative program 60 Minutes has resigned, citing a loss of journalistic independence as parent company Paramount weighs a potential settlement in a $20 billion lawsuit filed
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As Pope Francis’ death has sparked waves of reflection within the Catholic Church, a growing group of conservative Catholics in the United States is hoping for a significant shift towards a more
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented a new peace proposal that could see Moscow halt its invasion of Ukraine along the current front lines, according to sources familiar with ongoing discussions. The
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In a move drawing both international skepticism and internet satire, the U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed call to bring Chinese factory jobs “roaring back” to America through aggressive new tariffs has reignited
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The head of Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence agency, Ronen Bar, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dismissing him for refusing to carry out what he described as illegal orders, including spying
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Boeing has announced the sale of parts of its digital aviation unit to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion in a move aimed at strengthening its financial position and refocusing
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarms over an increasing risk of recession in the United States, pointing to the escalating trade conflict under President Donald Trump’s administration as a key
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Beijing has announced that it expects “in-depth” discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to China this week, with both nations aiming to strengthen political mutual trust. The Chinese
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As the World Health Assembly prepares to convene its 78th meeting on May 19, global health leaders face a daunting agenda amid ongoing crises such as armed conflicts, economic instability, and the
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MIT Technology Review reports that generative AI is revolutionizing South Korea’s webcomics industry, opening up new possibilities for established and emerging artists alike. However, it also raises profound questions about the future
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