Israel’s parliamentary election has strengthened the political position of Arab parties while leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing bloc facing the prospect of losing its parliamentary majority. The emerging results could force
by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor recently sat down with Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka.
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In a recent press statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the discovery of an operational command centre, weapons, and technological assets within the MRI building of Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
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Editorial On November 15, a seismic event transpired as President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden engaged in a historic China-U.S. Presidential Meeting at the Philori Estate in San Francisco. This pivotal
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In a landmark decision today, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, along with former Finance Ministers Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa, are accountable for the
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Elon Musk, the enigmatic entrepreneur known for his audacious ventures in space, electric cars, and renewable energy, has set his sights on a new frontier—the human brain. His brain implant startup, Neuralink,
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Editorial In recent days, the world has witnessed an alarming escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip, and the repercussions extend far beyond the borders of this conflict-ridden region. The stark division
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Editorial In a shocking turn of events, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership, citing a blatant breach of its obligations. The cricket-loving nation, still reeling from a
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Editorial He has departed to stroll among the angels. In the esteemed realms of Sri Lankan journalism, Gamini Weerakoon emerged as a commanding presence, imprinting an enduring legacy on the media terrain
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Editorial The recent developments involving the United States and Sri Lanka have raised questions that demand a closer look at the real intentions behind a massive financial investment of $553 million in
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As reported earlier, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced that it has committed more than half a billion dollars to support the development of a deepwater shipping container terminal
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by Nilantha In the strange and enigmatic land known as “Strange-Land,” a complex and shadowy tale of deception and despair unfolded, echoing the darkest underbelly of human behaviour. Here, the pursuit of
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The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer, Scott Nathan, is poised to embark on a significant visit to Sri Lanka from November 7-8, 2023. His visit underscores a
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce called for a new economic model focused on export-led investment and tourism, and facilitating the private sector as the engine of growth to build a sustainable business
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China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, has expressed China’s growing interest in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka during his second visit to the province. Ambassador Qi Zhenhong emphasized the potential
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A delegation of newly appointed High Commissioners and Ambassadors to various Sri Lankan Missions abroad paid a courtesy visit to Vicar General (Jaffna), Rt Rev J P Jenarathnam today at the Jaffna
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