Sri Lanka’s September 22, 2026 Easter Sunday judgment marks a decisive legal reckoning with one of the country’s deadliest terrorist attacks, convicting 15 of 24 defendants after an extensive examination of thousands
President Anura Kumara, addressing a campaign rally in Kandy during the 2024 general election, revealed that he had held successful discussions with the Japanese Ambassador on securing Japanese assistance for the Kandy
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If not for former Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala and Ranil Wickremesinghe’s father, Esmond Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara would not have had the opportunity to address the United Nations General Assembly. It was
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As the US, India and China compete for influence over Sri Lanka’s energy sector, Russia has reiterated its interest in establishing a nuclear power plant in the country. The Russian ambassador to
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It was around the end of 1956. “Bandaranaike set off a bomb in our heads…” Sirimavo said. He came home early that day. I sensed that he was worried. He told me
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Last week, the United States Trade Representative visited Sri Lanka and met with President Anura Kumara. Their discussions centred on the agreement reached regarding tariffs imposed on Sri Lanka by President Trump.
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Former Nepali Prime Minister Sharma Oli came from a poor farming family. His mother passed away when he was just four years old. In 1958, his family lost their farmland to floods,
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‘The President says that if he loses, he will accept defeat, go home and sleep. Should he be allowed to sleep? No. What he needs is not a vote but a punch
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After President Premadasa’s assassination, his widow Hema sought the Colombo Central seat, as its longtime organiser Sirisena Cooray had decided not to contest the 1994 general election. At the same time, Ranil
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UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena made a statement claiming that three presidents of other countries had enquired about the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Pro-Ranil media outlets and Ranil’s social media channels
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Harsha says that the government will do what Harshala says. There is no principled disagreement in this case. That is the main issue between the opposition and the government. Since there is
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During the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, J.R.’s government sought to take advantage of the situation. J.R.’s government sided with the United States, while India aligned with
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When Mahinda was at his peak, having won the 2010 presidential and general elections, an astrologer made a prediction: Mahinda would one day meet his end at the hands of a woman.
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Henpitagedara Gnanaseeha Thero was a monk who played a pivotal role in bringing Mrs Bandaranaike into politics after the assassination of Mr Bandaranaike. Later, he established relations with China. During Mrs Bandaranaike’s
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In a press conference held before he became president, US President Donald Trump called Indian Prime Minister Modi his close friend. ‘Modi is a man who is not afraid of anyone. He
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Questions Being Asked About the Government: When the opposition raised these questions during the early days of Anura’s presidency, the JVP responded, “Just as it takes nine months to have a baby,
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