Iranian security officials say more than 100 people have been arrested across several provinces in connection with recent riots that authorities claim were driven by foreign interference, including by the United States
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As 2026 begins, the Middle East faces a critical juncture. Analysts warn that the region could either move toward fragile stability or descend once again into widespread conflict. Persistent crises in Gaza,
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Recent protests have broken out across several Iranian cities, due to long-standing dissatisfaction among citizens. These protestors do not come like flash drives. They are slow fires that finally come to light.
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The recent talks about a defense pact between Bangladesh and Pakistan provide a bright spot in their otherwise tense relationship. After the political changes in Dhaka in 2024, relations between the two
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Since the ouster of elected Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on August 5, 2024, Bangladesh has been experiencing political volatility, social turmoil, and an endless spate of violence. With around a month remaining
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NASA has announced plans to bring the Crew‑11 team aboard the International Space Station (ISS) home several days earlier than originally scheduled due to a medical concern involving an unidentified astronaut. Officials
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Public institutions in Sri Lanka operate within clearly defined legal frameworks. When matters concerning such institutions enter the public domain, it is essential that discussion is informed, accurate, and grounded in law.
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The U.S. Coast Guard boarded a fifth oil tanker early Friday as part of ongoing operations to enforce sanctions against vessels transporting Venezuelan crude, according to U.S. officials. The tanker, identified as
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Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, announced on Friday a series of agreements that position it as a major customer for both new and existing nuclear power in the United States,
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A sweeping set of amendments to key International Maritime Organization (IMO) treaties and codes came into force on January 1, 2026, introducing new safety measures, environmental protections, and training requirements for seafarers
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The Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Nikaya, has openly questioned the current Sri Lankan government’s ability to implement effective educational reforms, describing
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has seen an exponential increase in drug use in recent years. During the first week of 2026, a number of narcotics-related arrests and recoveries in the Union Territory
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Sri Lanka’s financial regulators have launched a detailed inquiry into an unusual incident at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on January 7, which saw a newly listed company’s shares surge to Rs.
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US entrepreneur Elon Musk and SpaceX have activated Starlink satellite internet in Iran, providing access to uncensored communications during a near-total government-imposed blackout, according to multiple online reports on January 9, 2026.
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