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
The merit I gain from sewing back together the north, south, east, and west of the country that had remained fractured for three long decades makes me a man who can die
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The FBI has discovered the largest stash of explosives in its history during a detention of a Virginia resident, according to court documents. Brad Spafford was detained on December 17 for storing
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French troops stationed in Ivory Coast are set to begin their withdrawal this month, marking a significant reduction in France’s military footprint in the region and signaling a shift in Western influence
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Switzerland has officially implemented a ban on face-covering garments, including niqabs, burqas, and balaclavas, in public spaces as of January 1, 2025. Those violating the law will face fines ranging from 100
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The US Secret Service is grappling with a significant shortage of experienced agents, leaving the agency underprepared to handle mounting security demands. According to the Washington Post, nearly 40% of current agents
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by Our Defence Affairs Correspondent in Colombo Who is truly behind the orchestrated removal of General Shavendra Silva, a four-star General and one of Sri Lanka’s most decorated military leaders? What shadowy
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked the 20th anniversary of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) on Tuesday, reflecting on its transformation from a collaborative response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami to
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On the morning of November 18, 1995, an event unfolded in the skies above Sri Lanka that starkly illuminated the harsh realities of conflict and the critical importance of inter-service communication. This
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China has unveiled a series of advanced weapons this month, showcasing not only the numerical superiority of its armed forces but also the cutting-edge technology at their disposal. Among the most striking
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Nine special forces soldiers could face prosecution for alleged war crimes following incidents in Syria and Afghanistan, according to figures revealed after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) initially sought to keep the
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