Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China saw significant growth in 2024, with total volumes reaching 8.3 million tons, according to data released by China’s Customs. This marks a 3.3% increase
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by Our Political Affairs Correspondent Sri Lanka’s political history since 1948 is built on a foundation of lies, betrayals, and carefully crafted illusions that have defined the country’s course. This pattern has
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The sudden and sweeping popularity of the Compass, the symbol of the NPP/JVP-led government in Sri Lanka, is not merely a political phenomenon but a striking reflection of the collective psyche of
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This article is based on the insights and statistics shared by the author on his social media platform. In any society driven by economic imperatives, the precarious relationship between labour and survival
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The Financial Times reports that the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this year is pivoting toward dealmaking, deregulation, and growth, with a sharp focus on adapting to Donald Trump’s second term
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The Financial Times reports that Donald and Melania Trump have launched rival memecoins, triggering a whirlwind in the cryptocurrency market as speculation about the new administration’s crypto policies fuels excitement. However, the
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A fresh dispute has erupted over the origins of the ancient bronze statue known as Victorious Youth, currently housed at the Getty Villa Museum in Los Angeles, with Italian cultural authorities now
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As President-elect Donald Trump continues to shake up global politics, his recent remarks on the Panama Canal have sparked concern, particularly in Panama, where his claims are viewed with alarm. In a
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The New Gwadar International Airport, a major infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is now officially operational, with its inaugural flight landing on Monday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-503,
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These are the times that try men’s souls. . . -Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, 1776 Thus began an essay that inspired American farmers and fishermen to fight the world’s largest and best-trained
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A recent study published in Nature Medicine has revealed alarming new projections regarding the risk of developing dementia in the United States. The research indicates that approximately 42% of Americans over the
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Pope Francis has strongly criticized U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed plans for mass deportations, calling them a “disgrace” in an interview on the Italian talk show Che Tempo Che Fa on Sunday.
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The world’s billionaires have seen their wealth skyrocket by a staggering $2 trillion (£1.64 trillion) in 2024, a growth rate three times faster than the previous year, according to Oxfam’s latest inequality
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Iran has committed $115 million in loans and grants to support artificial intelligence (AI) projects within its universities and research centers, marking a significant push to advance the country’s AI capabilities. The
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Qatar Airways has introduced a pioneering digital marketing initiative by launching its first-ever AI-powered virtual cabin crew member, Sama. The virtual assistant was revealed at the ITB Berlin 2024 travel trade show
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