by Our Special Correspondent in Jaffna An interim archaeological investigation at Chemmani in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna district has recovered 574 minimum-number-of-individuals human skeletons, documented 51 accumulations of disarticulated bones and registered
Kim Aris, the youngest son of Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has spoken to his mother for the first time in five years, in a development that has provided rare information about her condition and renewed attention
Thousands of people demonstrated across Poland to demand abortion rights, accusing Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government of failing to deliver on its election promise
Alleged irregularities in medical procurement in Delhi, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh have exposed vulnerabilities in public purchasing, including suspected price inflation, manipulated tenders and
NDB Bank marked International Women’s Day by hosting the Araliya Medical Camp, a special event that brought together around 200 Araliya Women’s Account holders at the Bank’s premises on 8 March. This
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his controversial war on drugs. Duterte was taken into custody
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Concerns over the presence of microplastics in human tissues are growing as studies increasingly report plastic particles in blood, lungs, and even the brain. However, experts caution that more rigorous scientific methods
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A new whistleblower complaint has accused Meta, formerly known as Facebook, of going to extreme lengths—including the development of a censorship system—to gain access to China’s lucrative market. According to the complaint,
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Kuwait has revoked the nationality of approximately 42,000 of its citizens in the past six months, a move that has ignited significant controversy both domestically and internationally. The Gulf state, once regarded
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I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves. – Mary Shelley Background International Women’s Day falls on March 8 each year. Since time immemorial, the role of
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Sitting in a bamboo shelter in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees like Azizur Rehman are confronting a painful paradox. Once denounced for her silence during the
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Editorial We are celebrating International Women’s Day today, a day that once symbolised courage, resilience, and genuine progress. Yet, while the world applauds hollow gestures and performative activism, the harsh reality remains
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Accusations of sexual misconduct in academia can damage a researcher’s reputation in ways that scientific fraud does not. A new study published in PLoS ONE finds that scientists accused of sexual harassment
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by Our Foreign Affairs Editor A recent United Nations report has unveiled deeply troubling human rights violations in Khartoum State, Sudan, exposing a systematic pattern of arbitrary detention, torture, and inhumane treatment
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Sudan has lodged a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of violating the Genocide Convention by providing “direct support” to the paramilitary Rapid Support
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The Issue Thalif Dean, in his excellent article titled UN’s Biggest Crisis in 80 Years? appearing in this newspaper of 5 March 2025 says: “ The United Nations, in its nearly 80-year-old history, is
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A new class action lawsuit has put OnlyFans under intense scrutiny, alleging that the platform knowingly allows third-party “chatters” to impersonate models and extract large sums of money from unsuspecting users. The
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Melania Trump made a rare solo appearance on Capitol Hill, advocating for stronger legal protections against deepfake and revenge pornography targeting children. The first lady, speaking alongside teenage victims, called for urgent
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The number of Americans applying for UK citizenship surged to an all-time high in 2024, with the re-election of Donald Trump and changes to Britain’s tax system driving a sharp increase. According
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