Sri Lanka’s new Chinese Ambassador, Wei Huaxiang, met VIII Executive President Ranil Wickremesinghe at his political office on Flower Road in Colombo, in an engagement between China’s new diplomatic representative and the
In complex investigations, facts are expected to lead the narrative. Yet sometimes, the narrative begins to lead the facts. When that happens, certain names rise above others — not necessarily because of
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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has indicated that the country is in a relatively strong position to manage potential economic shocks stemming from the ongoing war in the Middle
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When Britain faced the formidable threat of Nazi Germany in September 1939, the support of its global empire became a lifeline for the embattled nation. Across continents, from Canada and Australia to
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Sri Lanka is facing a wave of political controversy after allegations emerged that a United States submarine attacked an Iranian naval vessel travelling towards the island, raising serious concerns about sovereignty and
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Tensions erupted at the Nugegoda headquarters of PickMe, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular ride-hailing apps, as a large group of drivers gathered to protest what they described as unfair treatment and
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Former State Intelligence Service chief and retired Major General Suresh Sallay has been admitted to Ward 7 of the National Hospital after reportedly suffering a sudden illness while in detention at the
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The colonial occupiers have much to answer for. Many present-day problems were planted as part of divide-and-rule policies. However, we cannot continue to live in the past and repeatedly assign blame to
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In Sri Lanka’s Mannar district, a disturbing incident has highlighted the dangers faced by migratory birds, with flamingos dying after becoming entangled in high-voltage wind power cables near the Vankalai Bird Sanctuary.
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Member of Parliament Sivagnanam Shritharan has stated that the ongoing “me vs. you” mentality among the Tamil community remains a significant obstacle to securing a meaningful and honorable political solution. He made
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Fishermen in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province are facing a deepening livelihood crisis as fuel shortages, driven by global conflict in the Middle East, continue to disrupt their daily operations. N.M. Alam, Secretary
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Editorial What we are witnessing in the country is not a modernisation of politics. It is the cheapening of it. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, faced with a deepening national crisis, has chosen
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“Who do you say that I am?” (Jesus Christ, Matthew 16:15). “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40).
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The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka described Sri Lanka as a “close friend” and assured that Iran would provide fuel “at any time that Sri Lanka needs.” At one level, this is
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Donald Trump stated that the United States would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened before the 48-hour deadline. Iran responded: “If Iran’s fuel and energy infrastructure
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Ownership of Trincomalee Port was highly contested by the Dutch, French, and British as a gateway to the Bay of Bengal during the 1700s and 1800s. The famous seafarer Vice Admiral Horatio
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