Sri Lanka’s new Chinese Ambassador, Wei Huaxiang, met VIII Executive President Ranil Wickremesinghe at his political office on Flower Road in Colombo, in an engagement between China’s new diplomatic representative and the
Editorial The leftist movement has witnessed many comings and goings. Once a beacon of dreams for a truly socialist society grounded in equity, leftists were the voices that championed the oppressed and
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Editorial In a move that threatens the very fabric of our national identity, the government’s recent decisions regarding educational reforms signal a profound misjudgment. The proposed cuts to basic education funding and
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In the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, a significant portion of the Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) funding has been directed towards projects in neighbouring countries. Sri
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In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court today issued an interim order restraining Deshabandu Tennakoon from performing his duties as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). This order is set to
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Britain must be ready to fight a war within the next three years, the new head of the Army, Gen Sir Roland Walker, has warned. In a speech addressing the evolving global
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Representatives of various Palestinian factions signed a declaration in Beijing on Tuesday, committing to end longstanding divisions and work towards greater unity. The historic agreement marks a pivotal step in the ongoing
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Karwar, India – A newbuild containership chartered by Maersk has encountered a significant cargo fire in the Arabian Sea, approximately 50 nautical miles off the coast of Karwar, India. The Indian Coast
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Companies, banks, and airlines around the world have been hit by a massive IT outage linked to Microsoft services. The incident has left businesses grappling with significant disruptions, causing widespread inconvenience and
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A wave of student protests in Bangladesh has led to more than two dozen deaths, exposing severe discontent with the government and deep-seated economic issues in the world’s second-largest garment exporter. The
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Editorial Lawyers have become entangled with notorious criminals in the country. This troubling scenario was highlighted by the Public Security Minister in his statements to reporters yesterday during a press conference. Amid
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MILWAUKEE, WI — In the Republican National Convention (RNC), Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday evening. The event marked a significant moment in his campaign, following a harrowing assassination
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Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui has been convicted of racketeering conspiracy and defrauding his online followers of over $1 billion. The decision, delivered unanimously by a jury after days of deliberation, marks a
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Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Admiral (Retired) Ravi Wijegunaratne, donated ten eye corneas to Brigadier (Dr) Waquar, Director of the Pakistan Military Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi. These corneas, generously donated by deceased
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The ‘March 12 Movement for Clean Politics’ convened a media conference recently in Colombo, addressing critical issues surrounding the upcoming Presidential Election and concerns over judicial independence amidst recent developments. Rohana Hettiarachchie,
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by A Special Correspondent In recent years, Dubai has not only symbolised opulence and modernity but has also become a notorious haven for criminals escaping global justice. Extradition from Dubai is notoriously
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