The United States’ admission marks more than a disclosure of previously opaque capabilities. It places the reality of orbital weapons more openly at the centre of the strategic competition among the world’s
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long played a pivotal role in managing sovereign debt crises, providing loans to countries teetering on the brink of default, contingent upon their agreement to an
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The long-standing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has once again reached a flashpoint, with Rwanda-backed rebels advancing on the strategic city of Goma, a move that could destabilize the
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A Washington Post examination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s public statements reveals that the prominent candidate for the nation’s top health position has repeatedly made misleading claims about vaccines, including falsely linking
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A laboratory in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), recently flagged for potential virus leakage risks by the Red Cross, is being financially supported by the United States and France, according to
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U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next Tuesday in Washington, marking the first official foreign leader visit to the White House since Trump’s return to office. Israeli
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to continue advancing his country’s nuclear weapons program “indefinitely,” signaling his unyielding commitment to bolstering the nation’s military capabilities despite global calls for denuclearization. Kim’s
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OpenAI has accused Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek of utilizing its proprietary AI models to train a competing open-source system, raising concerns about potential intellectual property (IP) theft. The allegation, first reported
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The European Commission’s ongoing review of investigations into tech giants such as Apple, Meta, and Google is causing concern within Europe’s tech sector. In a letter set to be published today and
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is home to vast natural resources, with rich deposits of diamonds, gold, and an array of crucial minerals. Among these, the lesser-known but highly valuable minerals—coltan,
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President Donald Trump has often expressed admiration for William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, known for his advocacy of high tariffs to protect American industries. Trump, who calls himself
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Although this article focuses on Sri Lanka, the general facts herein would apply to any State practicing diplomacy. Universal Application Artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly hailed as an innovative tool in
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In a recent interview with political scientist and author Francis Fukuyama, Yascha Mounk explored the profound implications of the Trump administration’s policies, particularly its use of executive orders, its stance on foreign
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The resumption of direct flights between China and India, as recently announced, is more than a mere logistical convenience; it is a symbolic gesture, an overture laden
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HSBC has announced plans to wind down significant parts of its investment banking operations in the UK, Europe, and the Americas, marking a major shift in the bank’s strategy under new CEO
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing an investigation by Rome prosecutors following her government’s controversial decision to return a Libyan warlord, Osama Elmasry Njeem, to Libya. Njeem, who is wanted by
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