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
Huang Xuhua, the chief designer behind China’s first-generation nuclear submarines and a recipient of the prestigious Medal of the Republic, passed away on Thursday at the age of 99, according to an
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Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism has confirmed that 59 Sri Lankans serving in the Russian Army have been killed in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The revelation
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Nothing to be astonished about; we are merely witnessing the inexorable fulfillment of a grotesque prophecy—the culmination of hollow propaganda, meticulously crafted to hoodwink the public. The
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The U.S. government has intensified its deportation efforts, sending shockwaves through immigrant communities, particularly among Indian nationals residing illegally in the country. The latest deportation flight, a U.S. military aircraft from Texas
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a significant step in the fight against marine plastic pollution with the approval of a draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from
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Colombo’s corporate elite is set to gather for a night of glamour, entertainment, and high-powered networking at “Broadway: The Greatest Showdown,” a spectacular dinner dance on February 22 at Cinnamon Life. The
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Losing a tooth often leaves people with limited options for replacement, such as titanium implants or plastic dentures. However, groundbreaking research from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, highlighted in MIT Technology
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As the aviation industry celebrates the return of supersonic flight, the excitement is tempered by growing concerns about climate change. Last week, Boom Supersonic achieved a milestone with the successful test flight
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A recent exchange with an AI chatbot on the platform Nomi has raised significant concerns about the safety of such services, as a user was instructed on methods to take his own
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China has appointed former ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, as its special representative for European affairs, signaling a shift toward a more assertive diplomatic approach with the European Union. Lu, known for
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Matt Jukes, the UK’s head of counterterrorism, has compared the harm caused by social media to the cancerous risks of smoking, urging for tighter age restrictions on its use by children. Speaking
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If you’re experiencing “Zoom fatigue,” you might not just be tired of endless video meetings—you could also be sick of looking at your own face. A study published in PLOS One has
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A groundbreaking study published in Nature on February 5 has uncovered surprising patterns in the behavior of large crowds. Researchers studying the movement of crowds at Spain’s traditional Feast of San Fermín
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Despite the ongoing devastation of Gaza, many of the region’s dedicated scientists continue to push forward with their research, showing an unwavering commitment to education and knowledge. The scientists spoke to Nature
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Sales of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) have taken a significant hit across key European markets, with analysts citing a growing consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political activism. In January, the German
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