JR’s ASIAN fiasco The charisma of JR Jayawardene remains a compelling enigma, particularly from our current perspective nearly three decades after his passing. This essay examines his approach to foreign policy and
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo The United Arab Emirates has intensified its presence in Sri Lanka’s north-central region by funding the expansion of housing and community infrastructure that primarily benefits Muslim families.
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The $55 billion take-private of Electronic Arts Inc. has already set records, including being called the largest leveraged buyout (LBO) ever, according to market sources. Central to the deal is JPMorgan Chase
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced plans to renegotiate the country’s free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States, further straining relations after Washington revoked his visa. Petro also indicated he may move
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Japan’s auction of 2-year government bonds drew the weakest demand since 2009, fueling speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise interest rates soon, according to Bloomberg. The bid-to-cover ratio, a
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A recently declassified CIA report paints a striking picture of Soviet society in the early 1980s, revealing widespread public disillusionment, social tensions, and a craving for strong leadership—an era eerily reminiscent of
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China’s ruling Communist Party is set to convene a major meeting in October to outline the country’s social and economic development strategy for the next five years, as Beijing seeks to sustain
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Alphabet-owned YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by former U.S. President Donald Trump over the suspension of his account following the January 2021 Capitol riots, according
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed a U.S.-sponsored peace proposal aimed at ending nearly two years of conflict in Gaza, though the plan’s
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A HK$100 billion ($12.8 billion) urban development plan near Hong Kong International Airport is running into turbulence, with its flagship retail complex struggling to attract tenants and developer New World Development (NWD)
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Developing Asia’s growth is set to slow more than previously expected this year and next, as the region absorbs the fallout from sweeping U.S. tariffs on all trading partners, the Asian Development
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor Sri Lanka’s economy is set to expand by 3.9% in 2025, maintaining the momentum of recovery driven by remittances, tourism, and a rebound in domestic demand. According
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The US is poised to “sell” Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. US special envoy to Ukraine, retired general Keith Kellogg, says only the final decision has to be made. The US has
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