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
Bangladesh has deployed Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones along its border with India, raising concerns over the increasing drone challenge in the region. The deployment of these advanced drones, which played a decisive
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Israel has significantly deepened its military involvement in Syria in the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapse, as fears of regional instability mount. Reports suggest that Israeli military actions are intensifying, with
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On December 1, 2024, at least seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire with security personnel in the Chalpaka Forest area near Eturunagaram village in
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US President-Elect Donald Trump has said that he is developing a concept to put an end to the “ridiculous” conflict in Ukraine. “I’m formulating a concept of how to end that ridiculous
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor Men and women in white in Sri Lanka are having their day today! Their immense contributions have safeguarded the nation’s maritime borders, ensuring the safety and stability
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The total volume of military support for Ukraine from allies since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in February 2022 exceeded $119 billion, including $62 billion from the United States,
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Outgoing US President Joe Biden reported to Congress on the presence of 80,000 American troops in European countries, sent there to deter alleged Russian aggression. “Approximately 80,000 United States Armed Forces personnel
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by A Concerned Citizen The Sri Lankan Security Forces have long been the bulwark of national survival, demonstrating courage and professionalism during the country’s most perilous times. Despite waves of political upheaval,
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by Our Correspondent in Doha Reports from multiple sources suggest a major shift in the Syrian power struggle as President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled Damascus amid a growing rebel offensive. According
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor The extensions of service for three key military leaders – Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, and Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa – highlight an intricate
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