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
by Our Correspondent in New Delhi As Delhi voters headed to the polls in a crucial assembly election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a spiritual dip in the holy waters of the
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy, Steve Witkoff, warned that the Gaza Strip “will probably be uninhabitable for at least the next 10 to 15 years” and
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In a shocking declaration on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for the United States to assume control of the Gaza Strip, while simultaneously advocating for the permanent displacement of its
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Continued U.S. control of the Panama Canal “looks like pure colonialism,” Henry Kissinger advised President Gerald Ford during a National Security Council meeting in May 1975, 50 years ago. “Internationally, failure to
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A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has found that heavy cannabis use may have negative effects on working memory, a key cognitive function that
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A recent study has revealed that bacteria in the mouth may have a surprising influence on cognitive function as we age. Published in PNAS Nexus, the research suggests that certain harmful bacteria
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New research published in Cell Metabolism has revealed a concerning connection between the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with a key player being the gut
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A groundbreaking study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston has found that consuming processed red meat is linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The research, published in
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to move forward with a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite growing concerns from the United States over China’s influence
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China has reopened antitrust investigations into Google and Nvidia while considering launching a probe into Intel, in what appears to be a strategic response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on
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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has proposed an unprecedented plan to accept convicted criminals deported from the United States, including U.S. citizens, in exchange for a fee that he claims would help
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A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has confirmed that microplastics are crossing the blood-brain barrier and accumulating in human brains, with their concentrations increasing over time. Researchers found that the amount
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The University of California (UC) system is facing a federal lawsuit accusing it of racial discrimination in its admissions process. The lawsuit, filed on Monday by Students Against Racial Discrimination, claims that
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In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Aging, researchers have demonstrated that omega-3 supplements can significantly slow biological ageing, with even greater benefits when combined with vitamin D and regular exercise. This
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In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers have discovered that apes, specifically bonobos, can recognize when humans are unaware of key information and actively
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