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
The former head of Britain’s armed forces, General Sir Nick Carter, is facing criticism over his advisory role with Israeli arms firms, raising concerns about ethical and political implications amid Israel’s ongoing
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Pope Francis made his first public appearance in over five weeks on Sunday, greeting well-wishers from a balcony at Rome’s Gemelli hospital before being discharged. The 88-year-old pontiff, who had been receiving
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Introduction The U.S. Navy, the world’s most formidable maritime force, faces persistent challenges in the Red Sea from the Houthi rebels. Despite its overwhelming technological superiority, the Navy has struggled to counter
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Europe’s leading military powers, including the UK, France, Germany, and Nordic countries, are engaged in informal discussions to assume greater responsibility for continental defense, anticipating a potential shift away from U.S. support
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Since returning to office in January 2025, Donald Trump has aggressively pursued a radical reshaping of U.S. foreign policy. In early March, the State Department terminated foreign assistance programs supporting political opposition and regime
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Editor’s Note: The following article is based on the remarks delivered by INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel J. Paparo at the National Defense College, Sri Lanka, yesterday, 20 March 2025. His address covered
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor A viral video has swept across social media, capturing the mesmerising performance of Uyghur actress Hani Kezi, whose graceful movements and vibrant rhythms echo the unmistakable essence
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Cuba has received its first shipment of solar power plant equipment from China as part of a major initiative to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels and ease the country’s persistent
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Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), met with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today to
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When Babur, the great conqueror and founder of the Mughal Empire, first entered India with his armies in the 16th century, he was not impressed by how people dressed. The climate and
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In an exclusive report, Declassified reveals that the United Kingdom played a role in providing aerial refuelling for US jets during recent airstrikes on Yemen, which resulted in the deaths of 53
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Vice Chairman of China’s National Committee, Qin Boyong, expressed China’s intention to recommence maritime research in Sri Lanka during his meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake last December. However, conflicting statements from
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In a recent joint exercise between the United States and South Korea, troops are being trained to assault North Korea’s extensive underground tunnel systems, a critical component of the nation’s defense strategy.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has sparked a debate among European leaders about the potential use of France’s nuclear arsenal as a deterrent against Russian aggression, especially if the United States scales back
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The grandson of Italy’s last king, Prince Emanuele Filiberto, has launched a campaign to bring back the remains of King Umberto II and his wife, Queen Marie-José, for reburial in the historic
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