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
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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The race to control Africa’s mineral wealth is intensifying as the United States and China vie for dominance over key resources essential for the global transition to renewable energy. At the heart
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President-elect Donald Trump issued a strongly worded statement on his Truth Social account today, calling the Panama Canal a “vital national asset” for the United States and asserting that current management practices
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, when asked if current events amounted to a world war 3, advised against sowing scare but admitted that dangers were growing and Russia’s opponents were escalating
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Members of Donald Trump’s transition team are reportedly pushing for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the first day of his potential second term, a move
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by Luxman Aravind Forget about what they’ve issued, a “diplomatic” communiqué over the future of Indo-Lanka relationships. The message is abundantly clear who wrote this, but instead of showering praises, we must
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Trincomalee, located on the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka, has long been a coveted strategic location due to its natural deep-water harbour and position along key maritime trade routes. This history, shaped
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On December 15, the US imposed additional sanctions against four entities with direct links to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. The order freezes assets and prohibits US citizens from doing business with firms
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For more than three decades, Éric Laurier, a forensic pathologist based in Valenciennes, France, has embarked on an extraordinary quest to uncover the truth about Adolf Hitler’s death. His research, culminating in
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Amid escalating tensions between the United States and China, particularly during the trade war ignited by President Trump’s first term, US authorities have increasingly targeted Chinese tech companies, accusing them of posing
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The Chinese Navy’s hospital ship Peace Ark has made a significant return to the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing “Harmony Mission-2024.” This marks the ship’s first visit
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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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by Our Correspondent in Doha In a historic yet controversial development, Saudi Arabia and Israel have reportedly reached a breakthrough in their ongoing normalization talks. According to insiders familiar with the negotiations,
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The United States Department of Defence China Military Power Report 2024 has been released. This covers the developments in the People’s Liberation Army [PLA] a generic term that also includes the PLA Navy
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At the D-8 summit in Cairo, the interim leader of Bangladesh, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has made waves by calling for the resolution of long-standing issues stemming from the 1971 separation of East
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