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
Former President Donald Trump has formally requested the US Supreme Court to delay a legislative deadline that mandates ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its American operations or face
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Global corporate debt issuance surged to an all-time high of $8 trillion in 2024, driven by robust investor demand and declining borrowing costs, The Financial Times reported. The issuance of corporate bonds
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by Our Correspondent in Doha Mossad chief David Barnea is reportedly urging Israeli leadership to target Iran directly in response to escalating Houthi attacks, diverging from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach of
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor In a groundbreaking leap for robotics, China has introduced the world’s first rideable robot dog—an innovative machine designed to navigate some of the world’s most rugged terrains
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Today, Friday, China unveiled its groundbreaking Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in naval technology. The new vessel is equipped with electromagnetic catapult and arresting
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Editorial Today marks the 160th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s railway system, a milestone that should be recognised as a reflection of the nation’s potential for progress and development. However, this anniversary serves
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Exclusive by Our Defence Affairs Correspondent Brigadier Deeptha Ariyasena has been appointed as the new head of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), the intelligence arm of the Sri Lankan military.
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by Our Cultural Affairs Editor Somewhat moderate and well-balanced among the Western mainstream media spectrum, which often manipulates narratives to propagate its interests, Financial Times maintains a reputation for quality content. However,
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A new report from the Russian Ministry of Defence claims that the U.S. is significantly increasing its military-biological operations across Africa, raising alarms about the erosion of sovereignty and growing healthcare dependencies.
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The FBI was notably absent from a secret intelligence briefing with President Joe Biden in 2021 that reviewed the origins of the Covid-19 virus, reports The Times (UK). Despite being the only
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Singapore’s stock exchange (SGX) has reached its lowest number of listed companies in 20 years, signaling challenges for the city-state’s equity market despite its reputation as a financial hub. According to the
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Editorial The demise of Dr. Manmohan Singh at the age of 92 signifies the conclusion of a pivotal chapter in the chronicles of Indian politics and economics. As a leader of remarkable
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Each year, AI inches closer to the sci-fi visions we once only imagined. In 2024, it delivered breakthroughs that are transforming industries, saving lives, and going beyond what we thought was ever
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The semiconductor industry faces potential turbulence if investment in data centres by major tech companies slows down, according to Doug Lefever, CEO of Advantest, the world’s largest provider of chip testing machines.
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In South Africa’s old mining heartland, a dramatic rescue unfolded this month in the Buffelsfontein gold mine, a site abandoned decades ago but still rife with danger. A Mozambican miner, weak and
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