Colombia has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing alleged links between the Islamic Republic’s government and international terrorist groups, human rights violations and concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme. The decision was formally
Link to Part 1 A historical perspective Devolution in Sri Lanka is a story of missed opportunities. The armed conflict ended in 2009, but the political conflict has not. A settlement to
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Following excerpts adopted from the author’s latest book, The Urge: Our History of Addiction, published by Penguin. I am lying in bed when I hear the commotion. I peer through the doorway
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We are currently witnessing a very important term, a significant shift, a paradigm shift – the global balance of powers. I believe that the recent meeting of BRICS countries, which included the
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by Martina Fuchs As the second edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival China is in full swing on the shores of Yangcheng Lake near the Chinese city of Suzhou, Swiss artists voiced
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Overcoming apprehensions, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Maldivian President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on his election victory, and re-affirmed India’s commitment to strengthening its relations with Maldives. Muizzu ran a
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Opinion will surely be divided on whether Foreign Minister Ali Sabry should have waded into the ongoing spat between India and Canada on the assassination of a Sikh Canadian citizen allegedly by
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China’s 5,000-year-old civilization stands as a great example of preserving national identity and cultural heritage, a Russian orientalist has said. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Aleksey Rodionov, professor in the Department
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In a world where the spotlight rarely shines on the same place twice, Sri Lanka has found itself thrust into international scrutiny, not for its picturesque landscapes or vibrant culture, but because
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The debate over the use of torture in the post-9/11 era has been one of the most contentious and morally charged issues in American politics. At the center of this storm stood
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(Xinhua) — The United States’ unpredictable nature is reflected in its inconsistent funding for infrastructure in Pacific Island countries. After U.S. President Joe Biden spoke of a sum of 40 billion U.S.
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The sombre mood at the Council for Foreign Affairs in New York during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s talk on Tuesday was only to be expected against the backdrop of the India-Canada diplomatic spat
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by H. H. Albert In Retrospect: A Rejuvenated Career When Ms. Aruni Wijewardane returned to the forefront of Sri Lanka’s diplomatic landscape, hopes were high. Her storied career in diplomacy suggested a
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Two interesting things happened at the BRICS summit in South Africa in August. Several new members were invited to join BRICS in 2024: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
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The false narratives of Western media about the Chinese economy are defamation — “the weapon of choice to avoid competition,” French essayist and entrepreneur Laurent Michelon told Xinhua in a recent interview.
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The Ukrainian counter-offensive continues, but it appears to be less intense. Ukraine has not made any significant progress so far, and in some cases its forces have been pushed back. The Russians have published
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