Major companies in Oman, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia are stepping into metal trading as Gulf states seek to capitalize on the growing demand for critical minerals while reducing their dependence on
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by Durga No doubt, no one can hide criminal history in Sri Lanka where a number of untold stories remain buried beneath its soil. Beyond political atrocities and wartime massacres, the island
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“As we learned after President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley tariff at the outset of the Great Depression, vibrant international trade is a key component to economic recovery; hindering trade is a
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US President Donald Trump recently claimed to have discussed the ongoing Ukraine conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call, though the Kremlin has yet to comment on the conversation.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has slammed the United States for its role in destabilizing the region, vowing that his country will take necessary countermeasures to preserve the military balance on the
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Editorial In an episode that would be laughable if it were not symptomatic of a greater rot, a troupe of errant primates has reportedly plunged an entire nation into darkness. The Panadura
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The dawn of Donald Trump’s second presidency, should it come to pass, would mark not only a political revolution but a cultural and ideological reckoning. With a
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Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical giants, is facing increasing scrutiny over a series of major scandals, which include selling cancer-causing products, fueling the opioid crisis, and illegally marketing
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DP World has announced a record-breaking performance in 2024, handling an unprecedented 88.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across its global ports and terminals. This marks an 8.3% year-on-year increase, despite macroeconomic
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China and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and deepening their bilateral relationship through a forward-looking, people-centered vision. This commitment was formalized in a joint statement
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In a series of joint statements issued this year, Sri Lanka and Thailand reaffirmed their unwavering support for China’s core interests, although their positions diverged on sensitive matters such as Tibet (Xizang)
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Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) remains a deeply ingrained cultural practice affecting an estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide, especially in at least 25 African countries, parts of the Middle
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On February 8, Russia celebrates its Day of Science, reflecting on the remarkable contributions its scholars have made to global advancements. Russian science is a driving force in various fields, from space
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The United Nations special rapporteur on torture, Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, has strongly criticized the British government for its continued treatment of prisoners serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, warning that
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A gastrointestinal illness has left nearly 100 passengers and crew members sick aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship traveling through the Gulf of Mexico. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
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