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
China is constructing an enormous military command centre in western Beijing, a facility expected to surpass the Pentagon in scale and complexity. U.S. intelligence reports, cited by the Financial Times, indicate that
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The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs has vehemently condemned the recent decision by the U.S. government to house migrants at the Guantanamo Naval Base, describing it as a “brutal” and “irresponsible” act.
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Japan has announced it will freeze its funding to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) following the body’s criticism of the country’s Imperial Household Law, which
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In a statement that quickly went viral, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that Elon Musk’s “cost-cutting department” had discovered that the US was spending $50 million annually on condoms for
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Kim Jong-un has publicly chastised more than 40 North Korean officials for excessive drinking, in what marks a rare admission of misconduct within the country’s ruling elite. The furious denunciation occurred during
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The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is set to conduct its next session from February 3 to 21, 2025, where it will review the status of
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A deepening dispute over EU energy policies has led to the collapse of Norway’s coalition government, just as tensions rise in Europe and the US regarding energy and territorial concerns. Prime Minister
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Deutsche Bank’s profits have plummeted by 92% in the fourth quarter of 2024, a result that has prompted CEO Christian Sewing to signal potential restructuring moves. As reported by the Financial Times,
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The UK government is moving to tighten controls on university franchising arrangements in a bid to address fraudulent practices that have exploited the student loan system. As reported by the Financial Times,
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The Colours of Courage Trust, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Sri Lanka Army, has officially resumed construction of the Karapitiya Trail Cancer Hospital, a critical project aimed at
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In the early 1960s, President John F. Kennedy faced an intricate geopolitical situation, one that entangled his administration with Israel’s covert nuclear ambitions. At the heart of this conflict was Israel’s nuclear
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Alexander Soros, the son of billionaire financier George Soros, yesterday, met with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, calling him a “champion of human rights” and a longtime friend
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A horrific midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. military helicopter over Washington, D.C. has resulted in a devastating loss of life. President Donald Trump confirmed there are
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In light of the ongoing challenges faced at the Colombo port, the below listed Joint Chambers, along with key trade, maritime and logistics associations, wish to propose solutions to mitigate the impact
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A massive search and rescue operation is underway after a tragic mid-air collision between a U.S. military Blackhawk helicopter and a commercial passenger jet near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night. The
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