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September 9, 2026

Geopolitics

Germany’s Far-Right Surge Tests, But Does Not Upend, Democracy

The German Embassy in Colombo has sought to clarify Germany’s political situation following news of a surge for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the regional state election in Saxony-Anhalt, stressing

Geopolitics/Sri Lanka

Exclusive: India Said to Sideline Sri Lanka at BRICS Summit

by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor India has decided to sideline Sri Lanka from a substantive role at this year’s BRICS summit in New Delhi, scheduled for 12–13 September this weekend, according to reliable diplomatic sources familiar with the matter who

September 9, 2026

Indian Spy Who Warned About Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka

Geopolitics/Sri Lanka

by Our Special Correspondent in Colombo Long before the explosions tore through churches and hotels across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday 2019, an Indian

Singapore Ministers Set for Major Pay Rise Despite Public Discontent

Business

Singapore is to introduce a one-off increase in the pay of government ministers, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, despite continuing domestic disapproval over the

African Agro-Processors Call for Policies Conducive to Local Manufacturing

September 23, 2023

Business

Experts at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, have called on African governments to make and review existing policies to protect the processing and agro-industrialization of locally

The Bittersweet Sides of Uganda’s Oil and Gas Development

September 23, 2023

Uganda

French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) are moving with pace in the development of oil and gas projects with a potential investment portfolio estimated at

Treated Wastewater Is a Growing Source of Irrigation in Chile’s Arid North

September 23, 2023

Chile

The reuse of treated wastewater in vulnerable rural areas of Chile’s arid north is emerging as a new resource for the inhabitants of this long, narrow South American country. The Coquimbo region,

Barriers to Movement Are the Never-Ending Normal for Palestinians

September 23, 2023

Israel

Sundus Azza scans the news before she heads home, checking for signs that her 30-minute commute could turn into a four-hour-long slog. Any incident could make travel difficult. Sometimes Azza waits for