Mathematicians around the world are struggling to come to terms with a breakthrough that has challenged their understanding of their profession and its future. On 6 October, OpenAI released 722 manuscripts generated
The collapse of the Assad government in Syria was arguably the most consequential event of 2024 for the Middle East. Sputnik asked veteran regional politics and security affairs expert Ali Rizk for
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Introduction Sri Lanka known for its biodiversity and strategic location, is increasingly challenged by the global climate crisis. With rising temperatures, extreme weather, and sea-level rise, the country faces disruptions across key
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As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan embarks on a significant economic shift, one figure has played a central yet understated role in managing the country’s transition from unconventional economic policies to a
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Gold is expected to continue its upward trend in 2025, with Wall Street analysts predicting a 7% rise in the price of the yellow metal to approximately $2,795 per troy ounce by
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Tesla, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has reported its first annual decline in vehicle deliveries since 2011, signaling increasing pressure from Chinese competitors and shifting market dynamics. The company delivered
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a sprawling new tourist destination on the country’s east coast, as North Korea prepares to reopen its borders for tourism
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Hungary is set to forfeit €1.04 billion ($1.07 billion) from its frozen European Union funds, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The lost funds are part of €6.3 billion withheld by Brussels
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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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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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The year 2025 stands as a pivotal moment in the continuum of history, a juncture where profound transformation meets the enduring currents of continuity. The interplay of global forces—political, economic, social, and
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Editorial As we stand on the precipice of a new year—2025—there is an undeniable sense of both optimism and trepidation. Our work, spanning the globe, reaching millions of readers and relying on
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In an interview with TASS, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delved into the complex dynamics of the Ukraine conflict, the prospects for U.S.-Russia relations, and key flashpoints in the Middle East and
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A Special Flight Squadron Il-96 departed Moscow at 0919 in the morning, went on to St. Petersburg where it landed at 1016. At 1215 it departed St. Petersburg for New York, an
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, stood apart as a leader driven by ideals, unyielding in his commitment to moral principles. His presidency, from
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