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
Google faces an astronomical fine of $20.6 decillion from Russian broadcasters in a symbolic bid to push the tech giant to reinstate blocked YouTube channels. The penalty, characterized as “symbolic” by Kremlin
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North Korea’s Foreign Minister, Choe Son Hui, made a high-profile visit to Moscow on November 1, where she pledged steadfast support for Russia in its conflict with Ukraine. During discussions with her
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Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre, assumed charge as India’s 40th Defence Secretary on Friday, taking office at South Block, Delhi. Singh succeeds Aramane
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Editorial The recent BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, was not just another diplomatic gathering; it was meant to be a defining moment for Sri Lanka’s foreign policy under the newly elected President.
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In his inaugural address as Hezbollah’s new leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem promised to continue the group’s resistance against Israeli forces, framing the current conflict as part of a larger struggle against a
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As Middle Eastern peace negotiations intensify, the European Union is taking steps toward establishing an independent intelligence agency to handle mounting security threats across Europe. This move, inspired by the CIA model,
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Chinese experts have presented a groundbreaking draft for a quantum-proof communication protocol at a recent international telecoms standards conference, marking a significant step toward safeguarding traditional encryption methods from the threats posed
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As international threats to maritime security grow, renewed efforts are underway to reestablish the United States Maritime Service (USMS) as a fully recognized uniformed reserve service to ensure a well-trained, dedicated merchant
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by Shazly Ahamed The release of two bombshell reports on the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks has finally drawn back the curtain on a circus of conspiracy theories, incompetence, and the dark art
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by Luxman Aravind It is now officially accepted that the British-based Channel 4 broadcast an episode of blatant yellow journalism, weaponizing unverified claims to smear Sri Lanka’s reputation. Whether Channel 4 deliberately
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Technology services and international staff solutions company AFI Corp, as an activity of its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative AFI Cares, provided a wide range of much needed sports equipment to CP/GP
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Editorial The unfolding discourse surrounding recent travel advisories issued by the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka, followed by a few other foreign missions in Colombo, unveils much more than routine caution.
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Sri Lanka is facing heightened national security concerns following the controversial suspension of arrival and departure slips—a critical tool mandated by law for monitoring passenger entry and exit. Since the 1 May
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A Dutch court ruled that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates could face trial in the Netherlands, following a case filed by seven individuals claiming to have suffered injuries from COVID-19 vaccines. The case,
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Editorial As the honeymoon phase for Sri Lanka’s newly elected president swiftly comes to an end, the nation stands at a pivotal crossroad. The president, who rose to power on a wave
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