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
by Catherine Fiankan-Bokonga The disruption of maritime routes in the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Panama Canal is among the reasons behind global maritime trade turmoil, an expert from the United Nations
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The Palestinian Ministry of National Economy on Friday condemned Israel for using starvation as a weapon in its war in the Gaza Strip for more than five months. “The right to access
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The GDP growth rate of Sri Lanka for the year 2023 was estimated as a 2.3 percent negative growth rate, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) said in a statement on
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If Geppetto were to fashion the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) into a modern-day Pinocchio, its elongated nose might rival the expanse of the U.S. border wall. In its 70-odd years of
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The latest petition from five U.S. labor unions requesting the Biden Administration to review China’s so-called subsidies for its shipbuilders has prompted a backlash from China, calling the move ill-founded and hazardous.
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In the coming months, China’s Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles of France will be holding a joint exhibition here in Beijing, a widely-anticipated event for visitors to delve into the
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The European Commission on Friday announced the allocation of 500 million euros (about 544 million U.S. dollars) to boost ammunition production as part of its support for the European defense industry. In
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Australia’s federal government has committed funding to build the country’s first combined mine and refinery for rare earths in the Northern Territory (NT). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday announced that the
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With Pakistan facing pressing environmental and climate change predicaments, Pakistani experts and officials believe that China’s notable transition to greener policies is helping Pakistan realize renewable energy targets under the Belt and
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Germany’s lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, on Thursday once again vetoed a motion of sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine. The question has been a key issue in the political debate in
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Despite U.S. President Joe Biden’s brief remarks on China in his State of the Union address, the underlying tone of confrontation remains unmistakable. Alleging that he wants “competition with China, but not
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U.S. former President Donald Trump is expected to clinch the GOP nomination soon, amid strong support from his base. The leading Republican contender may secure the nomination as early as Tuesday, after
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This year’s Ramadan is like no other. The holy month, observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, is marred by the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan,
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The 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, concluded its second session Monday. Chinese leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attended
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Rwanda’s ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), has officially selected incumbent President Paul Kagame as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election in July. Kagame was overwhelmingly elected with 99.1 percent
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