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
In the 28 days between November 23 and December 20, eight grenade/bomb attacks targeting Police Stations and Police posts have been engineered in Punjab. While these constitute, at worst, low grade terrorist
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The Taliban, during both periods of their rule (1996-2001 and 2021-present), carried out executions of individuals convicted of a range of crimes through methods such as shooting, beheading and hanging. They also
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor The evolution of Yemen’s Houthi movement into a technologically sophisticated actor in the realm of drone warfare has profound implications for international security and the future of
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Pakistan’s strategic community was surprised by the sudden imposition of sanctions on the premier nuclear and missile development entity, The National Development Complex (NDC). The United States Department of State in a
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With blessings of Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and his lady and President of Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Mala Lamahewha, Navy conducted National Canoeing and Kayaking Competition at Jaffna lagoon
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WhatsApp has secured a significant legal victory in its battle against Israeli spyware developer NSO Group, with a US court ruling that the company violated hacking laws and the messaging platform’s terms
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Extremists are finding new ways to evade online moderation and radicalise young people, with platforms ranging from TikTok to gaming sites like Roblox increasingly serving as recruitment grounds. Moustafa Ayad, executive director
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The United States’ decision on Dec 18, 2024, to impose sanctions on entities linked to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program has sparked widespread debate over its implications for regional stability, international norms, and
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In the current context of Sri Lanka’s national security, it is evident that significant structural reforms are imperative. While the importance of a secure nation is widely acknowledged, there seems to be
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Within the last couple of years, the Indonesian armed forces (TNI) has sought to promote closer ties with other foreign armed forces through various defence diplomacy activities. It has been particularly active
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