by Our Correspondent in Doha Reports from multiple sources suggest a major shift in the Syrian power struggle as President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled Damascus amid a growing rebel offensive. According
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor The extensions of service for three key military leaders – Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, and Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa – highlight an intricate
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The visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, to Sri Lanka, initially scheduled for 9th to 12th December 2024, has been postponed due to unforeseen urgent commitments, according to
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A parliamentary vote to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol over his controversial decision to impose martial law failed on Saturday after the ruling party boycotted the vote. Only 195 lawmakers in
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Colombo, Sri Lanka – US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, met with Sri Lankan leaders to discuss economic collaboration, anti-corruption initiatives, and regional security. While
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by Our Correspondent in Doha Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remained in Syria on Friday while members of his family took steps to distance themselves amid mounting regional and military pressures. Reports indicate
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has firmly denied recent allegations that liquor licenses issued during his administration were distributed illegally or as bribes. Addressing concerns surrounding the issuance of these licenses,
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Editorial Do you believe justice delayed is justice denied? If so, how do we define what has transpired since the fateful night of December 3, 1984, when a toxic gas leak from
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Syria is the mother of all mysteries. Even the Romans couldn’t figure out all the intrigues, plots, factions, coups and assassinations that were common there. Nor could they understand or deal with its hotbed of
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Yesterday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that he has asked the United States to expedite the declassification of archival records on the 1985 Palace of Justice case. The request is an important
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