The United States’ admission marks more than a disclosure of previously opaque capabilities. It places the reality of orbital weapons more openly at the centre of the strategic competition among the world’s
The US State Department has reportedly pressurized the Pakistani authorities in a March 7, 2022, meeting to remove Imran Khan as prime minister over his neutrality on the Russian invasion of Ukraine,
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The chilling saga of deceit orchestrated by Ganiya Bannister Francis, a figure entrenched within the Swiss embassy, has finally unveiled its true colours after years of veiled
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Gambia is gearing up for a landmark trial set to open in October following the devastating deaths of 300 children across Gambia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan due to contaminated cough syrups. The trial’s
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In a monumental leap forward for space exploration, the Embassy of The Russian Federation in Sri Lanka is elated to announce the triumphant launch of Russia’s “Luna-25” lunar spaceship. The spacecraft embarked
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by Our Political Affairs Editor In the grand arena of political stewardship and the relentless pursuit of our nation’s advancement, President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s resounding declaration reverberates with astonishing intensity. His profound assessment
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor In an extraordinary session convened in Abuja, Nigeria, the Authority of Heads of State and Governments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met under
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In a surprising turn of events, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of Nigeria’s INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a strong warning to the United States, urging them to refrain from invading
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Ukraine’s Finance Minister, Serhii Marchenko, has disclosed that Ukraine will necessitate a minimum of $42 billion in foreign financial aid for the year 2024. The increased expenditure on defense and security has
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In a surprising turn of events, Mali has taken the decision to indefinitely suspend the issuance of visas to French citizens at its embassy in Paris. This move comes as a reciprocal
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In a fiery session at the Lok Sabha today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the Congress party, accusing it of being responsible for the partition of India and also asserting that the
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor In the intricate tapestry of international relations, the significance of nations coming together to establish meaningful partnerships cannot be overstated. Enter Iran and Sri Lanka, two countries
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EXCLUSIVE by Our Correspondent in Colombo In a recent revelation, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed profound dissatisfaction with Sri Lanka for failing to utilize the 100 million emergency fund
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El Salvador’s Congress passed a reform of the Law Against Organized Crime on July 26 that increases penalties for people named as leaders of criminal groups and also allows mass trials. It
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Editorial For three decades, Sri Lanka has been haunted by the ghosts of its dark past – the reign of terror inflicted upon innocent lives by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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Editorial In a deplorable display of disrespect and ignorance, a young female singer named Umara Sinhawansa, along with her misguided gang, shamelessly tarnished the sanctity of our beloved National Anthem during the
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