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Sri Lanka is not an exception to the global trend of politicising and radicalising Muslim communities in response to conflicts unfolding far beyond its borders. Events in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and now
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The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming human resources departments across major companies, as executives weigh productivity gains against potential job losses, according to a report in the Financial Times. At RingCentral,
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When Sarah, a young bank worker in her early twenties, was invited to her friend’s hen do abroad, she was thrilled — until she saw the price tag: £2,500 for a shared
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China’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign is exposing a significant change in the politics of ethnic minority regions, as several senior officials from non-Han communities have come under investigation this year. The scrutiny began
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Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has drawn sharp criticism following controversial remarks he made during a speech at the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, on Friday (16).
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The North Mara gold mine in northern Tanzania, valued at more than $1 billion, has become a flashpoint of violence, repression, and desperation among impoverished villagers living in its shadow. Once hailed
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Diplomatic history is full of backroom deals, secret notes, and last-minute compromises. But rarely has a U.S. first lady stepped so directly into the fray. This week, as Donald Trump seeks to
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British soldiers stationed at a training base in central Kenya continue to engage in “transactional sex,” violating a 2022 ban aimed at curbing sexual exploitation and abuse, an internal investigation has revealed.
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It was astonishing to read about the death of Ahmad Saeed Tazazaa (20 years old) on 3 August 2025 inside Israel’s Magiddo prison. Just months earlier , reports emerged that Israeli forces had killed another Palestinian
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Reports suggest that South Sudan, an African nation struggling with the aftermath of civil war and facing the threat of famine, has held discussions with Israel about the possibility of hosting Palestinians
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A report published today by the UN Human Rights Office calls on Sri Lanka’s Government to seize the historic opportunity to break with entrenched impunity, implement transformative reforms, and deliver long-overdue justice and accountability
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A rare street protest in the southwestern city of Jiangyou has fueled nationwide anger and renewed concerns about the credibility of local Chinese officials, Bloomberg News reported. The unrest erupted after a
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by Our Correspondent in Washington DC Sri Lanka is grappling with a litany of serious human rights issues, according to the United States Department of State’s 2024 Country Report on Human Rights
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The father of Altantuya Shaariibuu, the Mongolian woman murdered in a high-profile case involving associates of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, has described any attempt by Najib to stage a political
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Foreign nationals convicted of crimes in the UK will be deported before they can appeal their removal, under new immigration rules outlined by ministers, according to The Times UK. The measures, part
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