The Kashmir dispute has once again found its way onto the floor of the United Nations General Assembly, and with it, the familiar diplomatic triangle of India, Pakistan and Türkiye has resumed
A recent Pew Research Center survey encompassing 36 nations reveals a broad global consensus regarding the pressing issue of economic inequality. The findings highlight that a median of 54% of respondents across
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by A Special Correspondent from Nairobi Chad’s yesterday announcement of thwarting a “destabilisation attempt” at the presidential complex has raised more questions than answers, especially against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions
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Lebanon’s parliament has elected Army Commander Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president, concluding a two-year political impasse that left the presidency vacant since October 2022. The historic vote, held on Thursday,
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by Our Correspondent in Doha Iran is reportedly edging closer to testing its first nuclear bomb, according to Israeli security sources. A recent 4.3 magnitude earthquake near Tabriz has sparked speculation, as
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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged for the introduction of transparent and merit-based criteria when appointing judges to the country’s Supreme Court. In a letter addressed to President Anura
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At a rambling press conference yesterday, between promoting projects by his Emirati and Saudi business partners from the Trump Organization and showcasing America’s budding kleptocracy, or pontificating about the evils of leaky faucets, electric
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As Orthodox Christmas approaches, crosses and religious icons bearing the initials of President Vladimir Putin are being sent to Russian commanders on the front lines in Ukraine. These gifts were recently blessed
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The Communist Party of Sri Lanka has raised alarm over what it describes as a worrying move by the government to stifle academic freedom and limit open criticism of its adherence to
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On the eve of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva’s retirement, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (retd.) Sampath Thuyacontha declared the National People’s Power (NPP) government’s intention to review the
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The Biden Administration has not given up on Ukraine war. A meeting of the Ramstein Format Meeting is scheduled to take place in Germany on Thursday, chaired by the outgoing US Defence
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Why are major governments, corporations, think tanks and the Davos WEF all promoting a Zero Carbon global agenda to eliminate use of oil, gas, coal? They know that the turn to solar
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Eiji Hashimoto, the CEO of Nippon Steel, has cautioned that tariffs alone will not strengthen the US steel industry, as he pursues legal action against the Biden administration’s decision to block his
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Editorial Jean-Marie Le Pen, the provocative founder of France’s National Front, now National Rally, has died at 96, his family announced yesterday. Jean-Marie Le Pen’s life and career form a tableau of
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor During President-elect Donald Trump’s press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, today, a series of policy announcements sent ripples through the political establishment and
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Ahead of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s official visit to China on January 14, 2025, the Sri Lankan Cabinet has made several key decisions to further solidify this
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