Economist Mariana Mazzucato has called for a fundamental restructuring of capitalism, arguing that economic policy must place public welfare ahead of private profit. In an interview with Der Spiegel, she said governments
Exclusive by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor In the wake of recent military actions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, we sit down with His Excellency Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, the Ambassador
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Exclusive by Our Political Affairs Editor On this fateful day, reminiscent of the JVP’s historic armed assault on the Wellawaya Police Station on April 5, 1971, echoes of that tumultuous past still
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In this interview with Dr. Iain McGilchrist, a distinguished authority in neuroscience, we explore the nuances of contemporary society, education, and the profound implications of technological advancement, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). Dr.
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China matters a lot for the rest of Asia, given its pivotal role in global manufacturing and innovation, a business leader has said. Home to the world’s leading regional trade agreements such
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by Catherine Fiankan-Bokonga The disruption of maritime routes in the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Panama Canal is among the reasons behind global maritime trade turmoil, an expert from the United Nations
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The motives that drove archaeologists of the past included a thirst for glory, a taste for treasure, and a desire to enshrine a new political era with the legitimacy of the ancient
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Russia took the rotating presidency of the BRICS group in 2024. Yury Ushakov, Russian presidential foreign policy aide, has granted TASS an interview in which he previewed Moscow’s priorities, prospects for BRICS
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China’s “Two Sessions,” the annual meetings of the top legislature and top political advisory body, draw close attention worldwide for its growing global influence, said an Egyptian expert. They are “remarkable events
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In an exclusive interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian President Putin addressed a range of pressing global issues with characteristic candor. Putin’s responses were measured yet assertive, reflecting his unwavering stance on key
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Exclusive by Our Political Affairs Editor “Life is all about moments,” he declared, the click of the selfie capturing an evening bathed in the golden glow of a foreign mission in Colombo.
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We are pleased to republish a captivating episode from “Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates,” originally featured on GatesNotes. In this podcast, Bill Gates engages in a compelling conversation with Sam Altman, a
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In an exclusive interview with the Times of India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized the need for a “Pro-Maldives” foreign policy, balancing regional alliances and safeguarding the nation’s democratic values. The president
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I recently had a discussion with my friend – and one of the most brilliant people I know – Michael Frank. Michael earned a Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics and has authored
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The Governor of Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, Mr Senthil Thondaman, says the twin culture of Tamils in India and Sri Lanka has been there for generations and will continue to strive
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor recently sat down with Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka.
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