Germany’s response to the July 2026 attack in Berlin illustrates a gap between identifying a terrorism threat and taking effective preventive action, according to an analysis published in the latest issue of
A growing trend in the airline industry is reshaping the traditional model of connecting passengers through large hub airports. The use of smaller, more fuel-efficient jets is enabling airlines to offer more
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US corporate bankruptcies have surged to their highest level since the aftermath of the global financial crisis, as companies continue to grapple with elevated interest rates and declining consumer demand. According to
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A groundbreaking new approach from Lancaster University harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect icebergs and floating ice, boasting an impressive 94% success rate. This new AI-powered system is designed to tackle a
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Editorial Jean-Marie Le Pen, the provocative founder of France’s National Front, now National Rally, has died at 96, his family announced yesterday. Jean-Marie Le Pen’s life and career form a tableau of
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Nato’s senior military official, Admiral Rob Bauer, has sharply criticised Western financial institutions for avoiding investments in the defence sector, describing such actions as “stupid” in light of the rising security threats
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor During President-elect Donald Trump’s press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, today, a series of policy announcements sent ripples through the political establishment and
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Ahead of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s official visit to China on January 14, 2025, the Sri Lankan Cabinet has made several key decisions to further solidify this
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A report has emerged alleging that external forces, including the CIA, might be exploiting growing discontent within the Sri Lankan army, with the aim of destabilizing the current administration under President Anura
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Editorial The relentless media fervour surrounding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in recent weeks has illuminated an alarming trend: the systematic weaponisation of health concerns to fuel a wave of xenophobia, especially against
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Sri Lanka’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) is on the brink of being suspended or expelled by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a fate that has already befallen
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by Our Correspondent in New Delhi The United States has announced a landmark decision to remove longstanding regulatory barriers that have obstructed civil nuclear cooperation with India’s leading nuclear institutions. This move
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Indian authorities are investigating Elon Musk’s Starlink for its alleged illegal use by drug smugglers and insurgents. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Telecom initiated the probe after discovering Starlink
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Afghanistan’s mining sector has become a vital component of the country’s economy, generating nearly $100 million in revenue over the past year, as reported by the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum under
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A newly declassified report reveals that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to engage Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in intelligence sharing to prevent foreign fighters from entering Iraq in 2004. According
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Shipowners have placed record orders for container vessels, driven by strong profits and signaling a potential shift in the global shipping landscape. According to a report from the Financial Times, the total
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