The offer was blunt: $25,000 to track and kill a person in the Lithuanian capital who, according to U.S. prosecutors, was “telling lies about Russia”. The alleged approach came last year from
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Professor Maithrie Wickremesinghe participated in the democratic process today by casting their votes at the College House polling station of the University of Colombo. The President emphasized the
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Editorial Polling stations have opened, and around 8,000 election monitors are on high alert as voters queue to cast their ballots in this crucial ninth presidential election. With approximately 17 million citizens
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In an address to the United Nations Security Council, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk condemned the recent deadly attacks in Lebanon that killed at least 37 civilians, including two children, and
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Nearly 600 parliamentarians from 73 countries have signed a joint letter calling on the United States to remove Cuba from its list of “state-sponsors of terrorism.” The letter, coordinated by the Progressive
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In what is set to be one of the most significant and potentially far-reaching elections in Sri Lankan history, the political landscape of Colombo is not only shaping the future of its
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Pakistan’s already precarious financial situation is expected to deteriorate further as the country prepares to tackle an external debt burden of USD 100 billion over the next four years. This debt is
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In a sharp rebuke to a US court summons issued against the Indian government over a civil suit filed by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday described
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Sri Lanka has reached an agreement in principle with bondholders to restructure approximately $12.6 billion in bonds, as the country faces elections that have unsettled investors. The government conducted limited discussions with
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India’s trade deficit soared to a 10-month high of $29.7 billion in August, as exports experienced a significant contraction of 9.3% for the second consecutive month. The decline in shipments was primarily
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Editorial Lebanon is under siege—not from a visible enemy marching across borders, but from a covert onslaught that has turned everyday devices into instruments of death. In a chilling blend of tradecraft
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Editorial As Sri Lanka draws the curtains on another intense presidential election campaign, the nation finds itself at a crossroads that could define the future trajectory of its democratic journey. This election
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Editorial The coordinated breach of Hezbollah’s encrypted communication devices on September 17, 2024, has dramatically altered the landscape of modern warfare and intelligence, sending shockwaves through global security. This incident, resulting in
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Sri Lanka stands on the brink of a crucial presidential election scheduled for September 21, 2024, as the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of a severe economic crisis. The situation
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Here is the final part of the interview, following the publication of Part Two yesterday. In this segment, Dr. Dayan Jayatillake focuses on the forthcoming presidential elections in Sri Lanka. Q. As
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by a Special Correspoendent from Jaffna Chinnaia Rajeskumar, better known as Ragavan and a founding member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), has issued a stern warning to the Tamil
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