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
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In a move that has sparked controversy and criticism, the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand has become the first to introduce sweeping marriage reforms under the Narendra Modi-led Hindu nationalist government. These
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Hong Kong authorities have escalated their efforts to silence exiled democracy activists by targeting their families and former colleagues. Human rights organizations have condemned the interrogation of the family members and associates
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is home to vast natural resources, with rich deposits of diamonds, gold, and an array of crucial minerals. Among these, the lesser-known but highly valuable minerals—coltan,
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President Donald Trump has often expressed admiration for William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, known for his advocacy of high tariffs to protect American industries. Trump, who calls himself
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Although this article focuses on Sri Lanka, the general facts herein would apply to any State practicing diplomacy. Universal Application Artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly hailed as an innovative tool in
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In a recent interview with political scientist and author Francis Fukuyama, Yascha Mounk explored the profound implications of the Trump administration’s policies, particularly its use of executive orders, its stance on foreign
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In a sweeping overhaul of U.S. military policies, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the armed forces.
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The resumption of direct flights between China and India, as recently announced, is more than a mere logistical convenience; it is a symbolic gesture, an overture laden
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Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, announced on Tuesday that Israeli forces will remain indefinitely in positions they seized in Syria after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last year. Speaking from the
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HSBC has announced plans to wind down significant parts of its investment banking operations in the UK, Europe, and the Americas, marking a major shift in the bank’s strategy under new CEO
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Boeing has reported its second-largest annual loss in the company’s history, posting a staggering $11.8 billion net loss for fiscal 2024. The results, which reflect ongoing struggles across various sectors of the
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing an investigation by Rome prosecutors following her government’s controversial decision to return a Libyan warlord, Osama Elmasry Njeem, to Libya. Njeem, who is wanted by
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by Our Techie Bro Oh, how wonderful—we find ourselves once again in the glorious and ever-so-politically stable world of President Donald Trump, back in the Oval Office, where everything is absolutely perfect
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In the latest twist to the global artificial intelligence arms race, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pledged to fast-track product releases and “deliver much better models” following the rapid rise of Chinese
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