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by Yi Xin Where there is smoke, there is fire. If you do not see a flame, consider why it is smothered. In a recent article, The New York Times slammed China
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China’s first commercial reactor device for the online irradiation production of isotopes was officially put into operation Thursday at the Qinshan Nuclear Power Base operated by China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), with
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After four years of civil war in Myanmar, India has quietly changed its policy towards the Junta from one of total and unfailing support following its coup against democracy to one of
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor In a groundbreaking leap for robotics, China has introduced the world’s first rideable robot dog—an innovative machine designed to navigate some of the world’s most rugged terrains
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Today, Friday, China unveiled its groundbreaking Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in naval technology. The new vessel is equipped with electromagnetic catapult and arresting
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Editorial Today marks the 160th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s railway system, a milestone that should be recognised as a reflection of the nation’s potential for progress and development. However, this anniversary serves
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Exclusive by Our Defence Affairs Correspondent Brigadier Deeptha Ariyasena has been appointed as the new head of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), the intelligence arm of the Sri Lankan military.
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This, sadly, is yet another holiday season marked by war and death throughout the Middle East, Ukraine, and especially in Gaza. And so I thought, in keeping with the glum spirit of
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by Our Cultural Affairs Editor Somewhat moderate and well-balanced among the Western mainstream media spectrum, which often manipulates narratives to propagate its interests, Financial Times maintains a reputation for quality content. However,
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A new report from the Russian Ministry of Defence claims that the U.S. is significantly increasing its military-biological operations across Africa, raising alarms about the erosion of sovereignty and growing healthcare dependencies.
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