There are moments in the long march of international affairs when a summit, otherwise destined for the archives of routine diplomacy, acquires the resonance of a turning point. The BRICS Summit convened
In November, Álvaro Noboa, the father of Ecuador’s president Daniel Noboa, had a heart attack. He was hastily taken to a clinic in Guayaquil, his hometown, and then after he was stabilized, flown to
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The late Jimmy Carter was an exemplary man. His honesty, modesty and good works set the mark for what American presidents should be like. He was the quintessential Christian gentlemen and a fine naval
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The truck attack in the French Quarter of New Orleans in the USA on New Year’s Day killed at least 14 innocent people and wounded another 30 innocent people. A Tesla Cybertruck
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As the global cryptocurrency landscape evolves, Russia is positioning itself as a serious contender for the title of the world’s crypto capital. With strategic policies, abundant resources, and ambitious plans for growth,
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Introduction Sri Lanka known for its biodiversity and strategic location, is increasingly challenged by the global climate crisis. With rising temperatures, extreme weather, and sea-level rise, the country faces disruptions across key
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A study came out in December that made me cry. Titled Needs Study: Impact of War in Gaza on Children with Vulnerabilities and Families, it was conducted by the Community Training Centre for Crisis Management
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The Significance On 7 June 2024, the General Assembly of the United Nations, acknowledging the transformative potential of quantum science and technology, declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and
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President Jimmy Carter departed this world with 2024. He was a good man outfoxed by Washington. A populist, he was not the establishment’s choice for president which set about weakening him by framing
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Senior lecturer in economics and head of the IT Department at the University of Colombo, Professor Priyanga Dunusinghe, recently declared that the new National People’s Power (NPP) administration had neither a clear
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by Our Defence Affairs Correspondent in Colombo Who is truly behind the orchestrated removal of General Shavendra Silva, a four-star General and one of Sri Lanka’s most decorated military leaders? What shadowy
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The year 2025 stands as a pivotal moment in the continuum of history, a juncture where profound transformation meets the enduring currents of continuity. The interplay of global forces—political, economic, social, and
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What Happened Jeju Air flight 7C 2216, operating from Bangkok, encountered a grave mishap upon arrival at Muan County Airport, situated on the southwestern edge of South Korea. The incident occurred at
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On December 25, 2024, a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Aluva Swarna aka Swarnakka (50), surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP) P. Shabarish in the Mulugu District of Telangana. Swarnakka, who hails from Potteeru
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The anti-discrimination movement of pupils didn’t lead to Sheikh Hasina’s fall from power on 5 August 2024 in Bangladesh—it is absolutely a dirty, concocted campaign adopted by the foreign-local obnoxious nexus to
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The violent uprising in Bangladesh, organized by a section of students loyal to Islam and some Islamic extremists, coupled with the support of the Bangladesh army chief for the turn of events,
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