by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Victoria Nuland, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, has made a second visit to Sri Lanka within a few months. Prior
Last Sunday, on 19th July 2025, I visited National War Memorial at Battaramulla, next to our National Parliament; the seat of Democracy. This my yearly visit,( if I am in Sri Lanka)
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On July 19, 2025, unidentified terrorists attacked Miryan Police Station in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with a quadcopter drone rigged with explosives. However, the no casualties were reported. On July
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Microsoft was caught with its pants down in a brilliant exposé by Propublica that said that a major part of the Defense Department’s Cloud Computer system was run by Chinese engineers and monitored by
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In the wake of a high-profile military strike on Pakistan earlier this year, India is aggressively advancing its ambitions to become a global defence exporter. According to a detailed report by the
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China’s first intelligent oceanographic research vessel, Tong Ji, was officially delivered in Shanghai on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s marine science capabilities. Designed and built entirely in China, the
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Despite its Hollywood-fueled reputation as a near-mythic intelligence force, Israel’s Mossad has seen a string of high-profile and embarrassing failures—many in countries considered allies. From botched assassinations and diplomatic scandals to espionage
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The FATF Financial Action Task Force (2025) Comprehensive Update on Financial Risks highlights evolving terrorist financing risks and warns of gaps in global understanding of the threats. The 134 paged report is
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INTRODUCTION South Asia’s security dynamics are undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rise of new-age terrorism characterised by decentralised networks, advanced technology, and the exploitation of socio-political fault lines. The region,
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by Yi Xin In early June 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense initiated a comprehensive review of the AUKUS submarine deal. Led by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby, the review questions whether
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At least four seafarers have died and two others sustained serious injuries following a series of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militants on the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C, which ultimately sank in
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