Sri Lanka’s legislative process is facing serious shortcomings, while many parliamentarians are voting on bills without fully understanding their contents, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche has said. Addressing
US President Donald Trump recently claimed to have discussed the ongoing Ukraine conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call, though the Kremlin has yet to comment on the conversation.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has slammed the United States for its role in destabilizing the region, vowing that his country will take necessary countermeasures to preserve the military balance on the
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Editorial In an episode that would be laughable if it were not symptomatic of a greater rot, a troupe of errant primates has reportedly plunged an entire nation into darkness. The Panadura
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The dawn of Donald Trump’s second presidency, should it come to pass, would mark not only a political revolution but a cultural and ideological reckoning. With a
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Kash Patel, former Trump administration official and nominee for FBI director, received a $25,000 payment from a Russian-linked filmmaker, raising concerns over his nomination, according to The Washington Post. Documents show that
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OpenAI has introduced a new pay-for-access tool called deep research, which compiles cited, multi-page reports in minutes, potentially revolutionizing how scientists conduct literature reviews. While many researchers are impressed with its ability
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The mantis shrimp, known for delivering the fastest punch in the animal kingdom, has long puzzled scientists with its ability to unleash devastating blows without harming itself. Now, new research has uncovered
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New Zealand has been caught off guard by the announcement that the Cook Islands, a small island nation under its protection, is set to sign a strategic partnership agreement with China. Winston
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at prioritizing the resettlement of white South Africans in the United States, citing what he described as “government-sponsored race-based discrimination” in South Africa. The
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China has expressed deep regret over Panama’s decision to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), accusing the United States of using pressure and threats to influence Panama’s sovereign choices. Beijing
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An archaeological team has uncovered a mass grave containing the remains of 16 individuals at a site near Colombo Port, with two of the skeletons belonging to young children. Professor Raj Somadeva,
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A gastrointestinal illness has left nearly 100 passengers and crew members sick aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship traveling through the Gulf of Mexico. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
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The United Nations special rapporteur on torture, Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, has strongly criticized the British government for its continued treatment of prisoners serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, warning that
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On February 8, Russia celebrates its Day of Science, reflecting on the remarkable contributions its scholars have made to global advancements. Russian science is a driving force in various fields, from space
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Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) remains a deeply ingrained cultural practice affecting an estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide, especially in at least 25 African countries, parts of the Middle
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