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 Jude Amory Like a poorly scripted soap opera, the Easter Sunday Conspiracy introduces a new antagonist each episode – leaving the audience to wonder who is next in line to take
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor General Lionel Piyananda Balagalle, an unwavering sentinel of the homeland, etched an indelible saga into Sri Lanka’s annals with his unparalleled dedication and monumental contributions. He stands
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Veteran former CIA analysts well remember the hours and days they spent urgently scrambling to determine exactly who carried out the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Like their CIA brothers and sisters assessing
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On October 21st, 1973 during the Yom Kippur War, Henry Kissinger flew to Moscow. I remember his arrival there very well because I was with the US embassy’s Charge d’Affaires Adolph Dubs in his office
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The week that passed saw considerable political activity related to the forthcoming presidential election that must be held late next year in accordance with the constitution. Connected events included business magnate Dhammika
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The death toll from a series of powerful earthquakes that struck western Afghanistan has climbed to over 2,000, according to a spokesperson from the Taliban government. This seismic catastrophe ranks among the
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This story has been updated. by Our Correspondent in Geneva In a startling turn of events, two Members of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya have landed in Geneva, embarking on a
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Correspondent The so-called documentary, featuring a select few screened on Channel 4 News, holds no value for those whose lives were shattered by the Easter suicide attack perpetrated
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In the aftermath of the devastating suicide blast in Balochistan, new details are emerging as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Sarfaraz Bugti, accuses India’s Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) intelligence agency of being behind
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Early on Sunday morning, amid the pleasant autumn breeze, some 302,000 people gathered at Tian’anmen Square in downtown Beijing to witness the grand national flag-raising ceremony to mark the 74th anniversary of
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Abu Hind is yet another controversial figure surrounded by the Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka. By all means, Abu Hind made considerable efforts to deliver an early warning to Sri Lankan authorities,
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There is a substantial amount of misleading information surrounding the Easter Sunday bombings, which has ultimately eroded the significance of intelligence activities and the dedication of intelligence operatives. One notable instance is
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In a world where the spotlight rarely shines on the same place twice, Sri Lanka has found itself thrust into international scrutiny, not for its picturesque landscapes or vibrant culture, but because
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by Special Correspondent The shocking reality concealed beneath the surface of the Easter Sunday 2019 attacks, which claimed the lives of nearly 270 innocent people in churches and hotels, has been obscured
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by H. H. Albert In Retrospect: A Rejuvenated Career When Ms. Aruni Wijewardane returned to the forefront of Sri Lanka’s diplomatic landscape, hopes were high. Her storied career in diplomacy suggested a
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