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
by Our Defence Affairs Correspondent in Colombo Who is truly behind the orchestrated removal of General Shavendra Silva, a four-star General and one of Sri Lanka’s most decorated military leaders? What shadowy
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The international debate over deep-sea mining has reached a critical moment, as mining companies set their sights on 2025 to potentially begin harvesting valuable minerals from the seabed. Yet, with no agreement
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IBM has announced its ambitious plan to develop the largest quantum computer to date, targeting a groundbreaking new qubit record in 2025. By linking multiple smaller quantum processors into a single, modular
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The Venezuelan Supreme Court has fined TikTok $10 million in response to dangerous challenges circulating on the platform, which were linked to the tragic deaths of three adolescents. The fine, announced by
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Maritime choke-points are essential to global trade, acting as vital corridors for the movement of goods and energy resources. Their strategic positioning also makes them tools of geopolitical influence, often shaping the
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Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chief and former President Mohamed Nasheed has categorically dismissed claims made in a recent Washington Post report alleging Indian involvement in a plot to impeach current Maldives President
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked the 20th anniversary of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) on Tuesday, reflecting on its transformation from a collaborative response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami to
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China has unveiled a series of advanced weapons this month, showcasing not only the numerical superiority of its armed forces but also the cutting-edge technology at their disposal. Among the most striking
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Nine special forces soldiers could face prosecution for alleged war crimes following incidents in Syria and Afghanistan, according to figures revealed after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) initially sought to keep the
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Editorial As we stand on the precipice of a new year—2025—there is an undeniable sense of both optimism and trepidation. Our work, spanning the globe, reaching millions of readers and relying on
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Emirates airline will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2nd January 2025. According to the Emirates News Agency, the newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the
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Leaked military documents obtained by the Financial Times have revealed alarming details about Russia’s military preparations for potential strikes on Japan and South Korea. The documents, dated between 2013 and 2014, outline
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Editorial As the calendar winds down on yet another tumultuous year, the much-propagated political “renaissance” of Sri Lanka remains as hollow as ever. The structure is barren, littered with the wreckage of
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Note from the Sri Lanka Guardian Editorial Team Sri Lanka’s political scene in 2024 was undoubtedly shaped by Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s victory in the presidential elections. A leader of the National People’s
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Note from Sri Lanka Guardian Editorial Team In 2024, South Asia experienced a year marked by turbulence and rising geopolitical tensions, shaping the region’s future trajectory. The ever-present conflict between India and
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