Editorial The death of a man in police custody is not an administrative mishap to be explained away by a routine statement from the Police Media Division. It is a matter of
A UN Human Rights Office report issued today identified renewed threats to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka, evidenced by new or proposed regressive laws, erosion of democratic checks and balances,ongoing threats and intimidation against civil
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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has granted a sweeping pardon to nearly 4,800 individuals involved in illegal cannabis cultivation, as announced by the justice ministry on Monday. This move is part of a
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Two mighty ships sailed into our waters recently, the USS O’Kane and the USS Spruance, and I must admit, Colombo’s waters have never been so well-tended. Not a ripple of protest. Not
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The recent Tamil-language political programme offered a masterclass in absurdity, capturing the zeitgeist of our times. It featured two of our esteemed parliamentarians, Palani Digambaran and Velukumar, who effortlessly reminded us that
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Editorial Note: As Sri Lanka approaches its pivotal presidential election, the landscape is abuzz with a flurry of statements, promises, and controversies. This dispatch provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments
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A senior Pakistani diplomat has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, cautioning that the international community’s neglect could lead to a resurgence of terrorist activities reminiscent of the
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Colombo, Sri Lanka — MP Namal Rajapaksa, the presidential candidate from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (Pohottuwa Party), met with His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith is the Archbishop of Colombo and the
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Editorial The 1953 coup in Iran, orchestrated by the CIA and British intelligence, was not an isolated incident but a harrowing precedent that echoes across continents. Today, more than 400,000 Iranian citizens
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The Russian Embassy in Colombo has noted with concern recent reports in Sri Lankan media that inaccurately depict the situation in the Kursk region, suggesting that Ukrainian military actions are progressing successfully
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Editorial At a recent political rally in Colombo, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa delivered a trenchant critique of Sri Lanka’s current political landscape, branding it a kakistocracy—a term that denotes a government run
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On Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its latest border apprehension data, highlighting what it describes as the lowest number of encounters along the southwest border in nearly four years.
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Tehran, Iran – An Iranian court has initiated a trial against the US administration and its officials for their involvement in the 1953 coup that toppled the democratically-elected government of Prime Minister
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Editorial As Sri Lanka stands at the threshold of yet another crucial election, the symbols and slogans of the candidates bombard our senses, each promising salvation in one form or another. Ranil
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The House of Representatives in Thailand elected Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra as the country’s 31st prime minister on Friday, marking a significant moment in Thai political history. With 319 votes in favour,
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Editorial The recent Australian court ruling against Himalee Subhashini de Silya Arunatilaka, a distinguished Sri Lankan diplomat previously stationed in Canberra, has ignited a heated debate over the treatment of domestic workers.
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