by Our Correspondent in Colombo Sri Lanka is poised to move forward with plans to construct three nuclear power plants, each generating 900 megawatts of electricity, by 2035. The country’s Atomic Energy
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On May 4, 1991, amidst the escalating Sri Lankan Civil War, the waters off Point Pedro bore witness to a chilling and unprecedented maritime incident—one that forever changed the landscape of naval
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by Our Political Affairs Editor Deepthi Kumara Gunarathne, the founder of the X-Group, stands at the crux of a tumultuous and increasingly fractured Sri Lankan political sphere. His journey, marked by betrayal,
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National security is not an area where experimentation should take place. Recent developments have raised concerns about how security-related appointments and decision-making processes are being handled. It was recently reported that the
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At the DealBook Summit, a prominent discussion took place about the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to shape the future. Ten leading experts gathered to explore the technology’s
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A 16-year-old girl from Thanamalwila National School, who has been subjected to repeated sexual abuse, is now at the heart of a critical fight for justice. The victim, whose identity is being
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The recent conviction of US citizen Eugene Spector for espionage in Russia has brought international attention to a highly contentious issue: the Pentagon’s alleged efforts to develop
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The BRICS Business Council has announced plans to establish a logistics hub in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a decision that could significantly reshape global trade dynamics among its member nations and
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The controversial Israeli sabotage operation, now nicknamed “Operation Grim Beeper,” has ignited worldwide debate over its ethical implications and the future of state-sponsored espionage. The Financial Times detailed how the Mossad orchestrated
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by Our Correspondent in Doha The ongoing war in Gaza has not only reignited tensions in the region but also cast a spotlight on a controversial Israeli project that could reshape global
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