In a wide-ranging conversation, Bahiyyih Nakhjavani reflects on the unsettled nature of identity, the limits of historical truth and the moral responsibility of writing about people who can no longer speak for
The dataset by the Brussels-based think tank Brugel aggregating the data on European natural gas import flows and storage levels puts in perspective Ukraine’s decision to halt the transit of Russian gas
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Have you ever wondered why the world’s most significant conflicts haven’t often been about land or wealth, but about water—specifically, the narrow, strategic passages that govern the flow of global commerce? What
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The late Jimmy Carter was an exemplary man. His honesty, modesty and good works set the mark for what American presidents should be like. He was the quintessential Christian gentlemen and a fine naval
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The fifth anniversary of the martyrdom of Iran and Iraq’s greatest anti-terrorist heroes has turned into guiding lights. By the dying evil American empire, as this writing goes on, tens of thousands
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As the global cryptocurrency landscape evolves, Russia is positioning itself as a serious contender for the title of the world’s crypto capital. With strategic policies, abundant resources, and ambitious plans for growth,
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The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is poised to undertake a significant transformation in its monetary policy, aligning more closely with the practices of major global central banks like the US Federal
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India has finally undertaken the monumental task of removing toxic waste from the site of the 1984 Bhopal disaster, the worst industrial accident in history. The catastrophe occurred when methyl isocyanate gas
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In a significant diplomatic milestone, a senior Syrian delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the first official foreign visit since Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power last month. The visit reflects
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It is vital to restart the World Trade Organization (WTO), including its arbitration function, and enhance the role of developing economies in international financial institutions, Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored at the
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Senior lecturer in economics and head of the IT Department at the University of Colombo, Professor Priyanga Dunusinghe, recently declared that the new National People’s Power (NPP) administration had neither a clear
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The Seoul Western District Court on Tuesday issued a warrant to arrest the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol and search the presidential residence on insurrection and other charges, marking the first time in
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by Our Political Affairs Correspondent in Colombo Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa and former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa have been summoned by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to appear for an inquiry in
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French President Emmanuel Macron admitted responsibility for the political divisions stemming from his decision to dissolve parliament and hold snap elections last summer. In his annual New Year’s address, Macron reflected on
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by Our Defence Affairs Correspondent in Colombo Who is truly behind the orchestrated removal of General Shavendra Silva, a four-star General and one of Sri Lanka’s most decorated military leaders? What shadowy
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The year 2025 stands as a pivotal moment in the continuum of history, a juncture where profound transformation meets the enduring currents of continuity. The interplay of global forces—political, economic, social, and
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