Editorial As voting entered its most consequential moment, Donald Trump may have recognised the political damage awaiting his party. On Election Day, he announced that the United States would end its annual
Editorial As Narendra Modi embarks on his third term as India’s Prime Minister, the implications for Sri Lanka are increasingly alarming. Modi’s mandate, underpinned by coalition partners, might initially appear to offer
More
Editorial The decisive action taken by Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Levan Dzhagaryan, today in addressing those protesting regarding Sri Lankans’ involvement in conflicts abroad, illuminates a deeply alarming issue: the glaring
More
Editorial The recent history of government deals has shown a worrying trend towards the neglect of proper procurement guidelines and competitive practices. This negligence not only invites corruption but also compromises national
More
Editorial Today, as we commemorate Vesak Poya Day, celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha, we must confront a harsh reality: the essence of Buddhism is being undermined from
More
Editorial The recent arrests of four Sri Lankan nationals at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport highlight a critical and alarming issue: the persistent and evolving threat of terrorism in India. These
More
Editorial Today, May 21, marks the solemn anniversary of the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, India’s youngest Prime Minister, who led the nation from 1984 until his tragic death in 1991. While his
More
by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, noted for his conservative stance, became Iran’s foreign minister in August 2021, succeeding Mohammad Javad Zarif. His appointment by President Ebrahim Raisi marked a shift
More
by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Just hours before his helicopter crashed, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi made significant remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the Qiz-Qalasi Dam, a major joint water project between
More
Editorial From the outset, it’s evident that external forces seek to impose their will upon Sri Lanka, brazenly disregarding international norms. The audacious declaration of intent, even before setting foot on Sri
More
Editorial Intemperance is the child of folly, and the parent of misery – Dr. Isaac Barrow The appalling revelation of over 1.1 million drug addicts in the Colombo District alone, with thousands
More
Editorial “यथा धर्मस्तथा जयः” (Yathā dharmastathā jayah)“Where there is righteousness, there is victory.” ~ Manusmriti In a resounding affirmation of judicial autonomy and fidelity to legal doctrine, the Supreme Court of Sri
More
Editorial In the wake of recent events, a troubling revelation has emerged — one that strikes at the very core of our nation’s security apparatus and national interest as a whole. The
More
Editorial Last night’s chaos at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo is not just a logistical nightmare; it’s a glaring example of governmental negligence and the erosion of national sovereignty. The
More
Editorial The three-day parliamentary debate on the Easter attack has reached its culmination. Throughout this extended discourse, it has been emphatically demonstrated that there exists no overarching conspiracy behind these tragic events.
More
Editorial The age-old adage “a friend in need is a friend indeed” rings truer than ever in the enduring relationship between Iran and Sri Lanka. While geopolitical dynamics often dominate headlines, it’s
More