by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor A viral video has swept across social media, capturing the mesmerising performance of Uyghur actress Hani Kezi, whose graceful movements and vibrant rhythms echo the unmistakable essence
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Newly declassified files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have reignited theories of a covert coup, implicating intelligence agencies from both Australia and the United Kingdom. Former Australian lawmaker
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Taiwan has identified 2027 as a critical year for a potential full-scale invasion by China, as escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait continue to raise alarms. The warning was issued during Taiwan’s
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Central banks around the world have been steadily increasing their gold reserves, with 2024 marking the third consecutive year that global gold purchases surpassed the 1,000 metric tons (MT) threshold. According to
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Tesla has issued a recall for more than 46,000 Cybertrucks in the United States over a critical safety issue, marking another setback for the highly anticipated electric pickup truck. The company announced
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Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), met with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today to
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The Joint Commander of the French Forces deployed in the Indian Ocean, Rear Admiral Hugues Laine, held a significant meeting with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at
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Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has reportedly declined an offer from Saudi Arabia to construct 200 mosques in the country, urging the kingdom to prioritize investments in critical infrastructure such as
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by Our Political Affairs Editor The grotesque irony of Sri Lanka’s leadership posturing as champions of gender equity while presiding over a system that systematically exploits and discards its female workforce cannot
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In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, an international team led by Chinese researchers has successfully realized quantum-secured communication spanning over 12,900 kilometers between China and South Africa. This breakthrough, utilizing the Jinan-1 micro-nano
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On 18 March 2025, Israel unilaterally broke the ceasefire agreement and bombed several sites in Gaza. It is estimated that at least 400 Palestinians, mostly civilians, died by Israeli bombs. Journalists in
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When Babur, the great conqueror and founder of the Mughal Empire, first entered India with his armies in the 16th century, he was not impressed by how people dressed. The climate and
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Despite making significant strides in political leadership, the paradox persists: having women in power does not always translate into broader gender equality. The experiences of women like Indira Gandhi, Benazir Bhutto, and
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