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In a striking analysis published in Haaretz, economist Eran Yashiv of Tel Aviv University warns that the escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran may ultimately be shaped less by military
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President Donald Trump telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, March 10. In the hour-long conversation the two leaders discussed the Iran and Ukraine conflicts. Trump told Putin he wants to see
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Member of Parliament S. Sritharan says that the ongoing conflict in Iran mirrors the final stages of the 2009 Eelam civil war, with civilians once again facing heavy bombardment and indiscriminate attacks.
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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar revealed in Parliament that Iran had requested permission for three of its ships to dock at Indian ports shortly before a U.S. strike torpedoed the Iranian
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The following column is based on the statement issued by the Samabima Political Party. Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Maj. Gen. Suresh Sallay has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department
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China’s export growth surged into double digits in the first two months of 2026, defying forecasts and signaling resilience amid global economic pressures. According to customs data released on Tuesday, total outbound
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