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Modi Joins the Pantheon of God-Kings (With Predictably Mortal Endings)

May 28, 2024
Columns/Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ever the charismatic orator, has taken his rhetoric to celestial heights. In a recent NDTV interview, Modi declared his conviction that he is a man on a divine

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Ideology of Ignorance in Pakistan

May 27, 2024
Defence

On May 17, 2024, the Sofia Noor School, a high school for girls was destroyed in an explosion in Karikot village of Wana tehsil (revenue unit) in South Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

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Opportunity at Hand in J&K

May 27, 2024
Defence

On May 18, 2024, a former Sarpanch (head of panchayat, village level self-government institution) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, Ajaz Ahmad Sheikh, was shot dead by terrorists at Herpora village in

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Sri Lanka’s Graphite: Fair Procurement for National Interests Must Be Ensured

May 27, 2024
Editorials

Editorial The recent history of government deals has shown a worrying trend towards the neglect of proper procurement guidelines and competitive practices. This negligence not only invites corruption but also compromises national

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Chinese Chip Ignites Global Neuromorphic Computing Competition

May 27, 2024
Artificial Intelligence

A typical computer chip, such as one found in a personal desktop for non-professional use, consumes around 100 watts of power. AI, on the other hand, requires significantly more energy. It is

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Forging African unity paves path for progress

May 27, 2024
Columns

Africa Day, observed on May 25, is a day symbolizing the African struggle for independence and unity. It commemorates the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the

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Massive Landslide Buries Over 2,000 in Papua New Guinea

May 27, 2024
News

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: More than 2,000 people were buried alive by a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea last week, the National Disaster Center confirmed today. The catastrophic event has

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The Uppercut: Zelensky’s Open Letter to Lai Ching-te of Taiwan

May 27, 2024
Columns/Politics

This fictional letter serves as a satirical cautionary tale, offering a blend of philosophical reflections on power and political maneuvering with a poignant plea for peace and wisdom in international relations. Imagining

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Engaging Women: India’s Voter Drive

May 27, 2024
India/Politics

May 13 marked the fourth phase of India’s Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) election, which will determine whether or not Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets a third term. It was also

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Why External Powers Should Avoid Fueling South China Sea Tensions

May 27, 2024
Diplomacy

The South China Sea remains a complex issue that lacks simple resolutions and has been distorted bigger than the issue itself in nature. It is essential for members of the Association of

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Disgraced Departure of Benjamin Netanyahu from Israeli Politics

May 27, 2024
Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

DISGRACED DEPARTURE OF NETANYAHU COULD SOLVE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS The world, including many in Israel, is fed up with the behavior of Prime Minister Netanyahu, whose departure from the Israeli political scene

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Trilateral Summit: Reviving Asian Cooperation

May 26, 2024
China/Japan/South Korea

A trilateral summit between China, Japan, and South Korea will be held on May 26-27. As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a regular briefing on Thursday, the three countries

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Yellen’s “wall of opposition” is built on quicksand

May 26, 2024
Business

As the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers and central bank governors met in Italy from Thursday to Saturday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for so-called market-driven countries to form a

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The Legacy of Lakshman Kadirgamar: From Vesak Day to National Pride

May 26, 2024
Columns

The following is a tribute to the late Hon. Lakshman Kadirgamar, the former Foreign Affairs Minister of Sri Lanka, who won UN recognition for an international Vesak Day holiday twenty-four years ago.

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Malicious intent behind U.S. “congratulations”

May 25, 2024
Diplomacy

The U.S. State Department on Monday sent its so-called congratulations to the newly inaugurated leader in the Taiwan region, which some former senior U.S. officials have visited. As always, the so-called congratulations

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