Leaving Russia no longer necessarily means leaving Russian repression behind. According to a new report presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Russian Federation has developed a systematic and institutionalised
by Our Correspondent in Colombo This is the second part of our interview ( Click here to read the first part) with Jayantha Gnanakone, a determined and outspoken advocate for Tamil rights,
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Jeff Bezos is transforming Blue Origin with a no-nonsense, high-pressure approach similar to Amazon’s corporate culture as he aims to close the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The billionaire’s hands-on involvement has
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Global oil prices tumbled to their lowest levels in three years as concerns over weakening U.S. demand and increased crude supply weighed on the market. Brent crude fell below $70 per barrel
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In a narrow 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against the Trump administration, ordering the immediate release of nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid payments. The ruling marks yet
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A coalition of billionaire investors, including BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, infrastructure mogul Adebayo Ogunlesi, and Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing, has orchestrated a $22.8 billion acquisition of key global ports—most notably, two
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has continued to evade responsibility for the intelligence and security failures that led to Hamas’ deadly October 7 attack, instead blaming Israel’s defense establishment. Despite being the
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The Israeli Shin Bet security service has released an internal report acknowledging major intelligence failures before and during the October 7 Hamas attack. The report, which was covered by Haaretz, details how
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North Korea has reportedly received its first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft—an IL-76—supplied by Russia, marking a significant upgrade to its military capabilities. The move underscores deepening defense ties between
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U.S. intelligence sources claim that Iran has increased uranium enrichment levels to above 80% purity at its underground Fordow Enrichment Plant, bringing it dangerously close to weapons-grade levels. This revelation has sparked
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Russian political philosopher Alexander Dugin has drawn a controversial parallel between the United States and Russia, arguing that if Mexican nationalists behaved like Ukrainian nationalists, former U.S. President Donald Trump would have
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The CIA has reportedly confirmed a pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine, marking a significant shift in U.S. support for Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The decision, as reported by
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A sanctioned Russian cargo ship, the Baltic Leader, has been escorted through the English Channel by the Russian navy corvette Boikiy, raising fresh concerns about Moscow’s ability to transport military hardware despite
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A new class action lawsuit has put OnlyFans under intense scrutiny, alleging that the platform knowingly allows third-party “chatters” to impersonate models and extract large sums of money from unsuspecting users. The
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The Arab League has announced a $53 billion initiative to rebuild Gaza, strategically sidelining Hamas while aiming to provide long-term stability for the region. The plan, adopted at a high-stakes summit in
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As the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act takes effect, researchers and policymakers are focusing on developing clinical AI that mimics the decision-making processes of human doctors. The regulation, which imposes strict oversight
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