The UK’s seemingly endless supply of fresh fruit and vegetables may be heading for a difficult test. A powerful El Niño climate pattern developing in the tropical Pacific is threatening to disrupt
The UK government has announced plans to launch a digital British passport by 2027, paving the way for a more convenient and secure way to travel. The digital passport will be integrated
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The controversial decision to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius could jeopardize the long-standing “special relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom, according to Robert Wilkie, a key
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Alex Soros, the 39-year-old chair of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), is stepping forward to shape his own vision for the global philanthropic empire built by his father, George Soros. In an
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor When Donald Trump used his inauguration speech to assert that the United States should “take back” the Panama Canal, his words echoed across the globe, drawing renewed
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For decades, the idea of sending humans to Mars has captured the imagination of the public and fueled the ambitions of U.S. presidents. From John F. Kennedy’s moonshot to Donald Trump’s more
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For over three decades, Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, has maintained an iron grip on power, surviving multiple attempts to unseat him. However, it was during the rigged 2020 presidential elections
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by Luxman Aravind When dreams crumble, it is not just the political elite who bear the burden of responsibility, but the entire nation. Democracy, that vaunted system of governance where power is
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Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake defended the legality of liquor licenses issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserting that they cannot be revoked without significant legal repercussions. The remarks came
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Editorial President Dissanayake is set to visit Jaffna in a few days, an event that carries immense symbolic weight for the nation. To truly grasp the significance of this visit, one must
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Rishi Sunak, the former UK prime minister, has announced prestigious new roles at both Oxford University and Stanford University, marking a notable return to his academic roots. As reported by The Times
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On his first full day back in office, President Donald Trump unveiled an ambitious plan to transform America’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, announcing a historic investment worth up to $500 billion. The
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A new decree regulating polygamy among Jakarta’s male civil servants has ignited widespread criticism from human rights and gender equality advocates, who argue that it perpetuates discrimination and harms women. Issued on
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked widespread condemnation after appearing to raise his right arm in what resembled a “Roman salute” during remarks at a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The
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When OpenAI unveiled its new generative AI model, o3, just before Christmas 2024, it sparked a wave of excitement and skepticism. The model’s enhanced reasoning capabilities raised hopes of advancing AI closer
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has inaugurated its new Regional Presence Office (RPO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, located in the historic maritime city of Alexandria, Egypt. This
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