The European Union has so far failed to secure agreement on extending its sanctions against Russia, with a dispute over two Russian billionaires preventing the 27 member states from completing the required
Following article is based on the speech by the author as the Ambassador of Turkey to Sri Lanka, the port call of the Turkish military vessel TCG KINALIADA (F-514) in Colombo was
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Not since Samson brought down the temple has there been such a disaster as this week’s British election. In American terms, it was a perfect case of ‘throw the bums out.’ Good
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In this lovely midsummer season, I will pay a state visit to the Republic of Tajikistan at the invitation of President Emomali Rahmon. This will be my third visit to Tajikistan. I
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Afghan analysis space is filled with certain myths created particularly by Afghan watchers of Afghan and Pakistani origin. Such myths can steer any naïve policymaker into a different and uncharted territory. Some
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France Heads to Second Round Showdown Between Left Alliance and Far Right The far-right National Rally, which is Marine Le Pen’s party, is in the lead after the first round of parliamentary
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All beings are flourishing in the height of summer. I will soon pay a state visit to Kazakhstan and attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in this vibrant season at the
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A report titled, “Afghanistan: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2023“, published on June 24, 2024, exposed the horrid situation of health workers and staff in the country under the Taliban regime.
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This week’s presidential debate made me both horrified and dismayed. Here was the world’s most powerful nation trying to decide which elderly candidate to select as its presidential candidate. Maybe the best expression
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A glance at recorded history shows us that humans have “always” felt a need to explain phenomena perceived to exist beyond our comprehension. Today, we turn to science to seek answers to
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On June 25th Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin telephoned Russian Minister of Defense Andrew Belousov. It was the first contact between the US and Russian defense heads in more than a year
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On June 26, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Department of Import and Export Control, launched the first Sri Lanka Strategic Trade Forum. This event brought together
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After nearly two decades on and off the run, Julian Assange has finally been convicted—in a plea deal that is sending him to Australia and freedom. The outcome presents a crushing defeat
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Maybe I re-visited too many World War Two movies and TV series around the 80th anniversary of D-Day last month, but one of the first things that came to mind while I
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The moon is the first milestone on the road to the stars. – Arthur C. Clarke The Race for the Moon The answer to the above question is “no one”. The world
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Century-old Japanese financial institution Norinchukin Bank has announced plans to sell approximately 10 trillion yen (about 63 billion U.S. dollars) in overseas bonds, primarily U.S. and European government bonds, by the end
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