Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate facing investigations over suspected corruption and money laundering, arrived in Miami on Wednesday after leaving Brazil despite an order by the country’s Supreme Court barring
by Our Political Affairs Editor The ruling alliance, led by the Podu Jana Peramuna, popularly known as the Buds Party, has endorsed Ranil Wickremasinghe as its candidate for the upcoming Presidential Elections,
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On Friday in Colombo, Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), together with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung, met with Sri Lankan President
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In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the operations of the Chinese-built Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the Sri Lankan Cabinet has greenlit the transfer of management rights to two prominent entities from
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In a revelation today (26), Sri Lanka’s banking sector has been plunged into chaos as reports emerge of a sophisticated cyber fraud operation targeting online banking customers. The situation, as described by
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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued a rebuttal to allegations made by Malcom Cardinal Ranjith regarding the Easter Sunday attacks. The cardinal accused Rajapaksa of various missteps and intentional delays in handling
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Editorial The age-old adage “a friend in need is a friend indeed” rings truer than ever in the enduring relationship between Iran and Sri Lanka. While geopolitical dynamics often dominate headlines, it’s
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Editorial Sri Lanka has unfortunately become a platform where anyone and everyone feels entitled to air their grievances and baseless accusations, resembling a chaotic Hyde Park of sorts. The recent involvement of
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Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, head of the Israel Defense Forces’s Military Intelligence Directorate, has tendered his resignation. This decision comes in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas onslaught, a devastating attack
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Editorial Father Cyril Gamini Fernando epitomizes the epitome of deceit, a master of manipulation unrivaled in Sri Lankan history. He is no less than the Sri Lankan version of Joseph Goebbels. His
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor In the game of espionage, loyalty is a luxury few can afford. – John le Carré The importance of intelligence in safeguarding national security cannot be overstated.
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The Russian Embassy in Colombo has issued a statement refuting claims of Sri Lankan nationals participating in the conflict in Ukraine on the side of Russia. In a statement released today, the
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Editorial Today, we stand at the precipice of justice, or so we are led to believe. The solemn occasion of commemorating the victims of the Easter Sunday Massacres in Sri Lanka is
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The State Administration Council (SAC) of Myanmar has announced the release of thousands of prisoners, including 13 Indonesians and 15 Sri Lankans, under section 401, subsection (1) of Myanmar’s legal framework. This
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Exclusive by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor In the wake of recent military actions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, we sit down with His Excellency Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, the Ambassador
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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Monday he will step down on May 15 after nearly 20 years of heading the government of the economically prosperous country as part of
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