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 Diplomatic Affairs Editor The Russian Embassy in Colombo has issued a strong critique of a recent statement from the Latvian Embassy in New Delhi, which was exclusively published by the
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted on Monday that his country has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, pushing back against international concerns over its uranium enrichment program. “We have repeatedly emphasized that
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by A Concered Citizen As Sri Lanka prepares for another crucial Presidential poll, the political scene is again set to change in an imbroglio. However, only the incumbent president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has
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Here is Part Two of the interview, following the publication of Part One yesterday. Q. In an unprecedented joint interview, CIA Director William Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore appeared together for
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Marginalised and dominated economically by the Global North, developing countries must urgently cooperate to better strive for their shared interests in achieving world peace and sustainable development. Cold War rivalryDuring the first
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in New Delhi, which also oversees matters related to Sri Lanka, has issued a statement addressing recent publications in the
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Top executives from the Japanese steel giant Nippon Steel Corporation have left for the United States to meet with senior U.S. officials in an attempt to salvage their acquisition of United States
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“To my regret, sanctioning states deny the existence of the humanitarian and often disastrous impact of unilateral sanctions,” said Alena Douhan, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of
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by Our Political Affairs Editor Sri Lanka stands at a historic crossroads as it approaches its ninth presidential election, scheduled for 21 September. This moment carries profound implications for the nation’s political
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After years of criticizing former President Donald Trump’s tariffs for harming U.S. businesses and consumers, the Biden U.S. administration is now following the same misguided path. Despite widespread opposition, the U.S. government
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by Xinhua writer Xiong Maoling The U.S. government’s decision to hike tariffs on Chinese-made products, including electric vehicle batteries, critical minerals, steel, and aluminum, has met with wide opposition and disappointment from
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Breaking: Anura Dissanayake’s Economic Vision Similar to Pol Pot’s Policies, Warns Dayan Jayatilleka
By Our Political Affairs Editor As Sri Lanka prepares for its ninth presidential election on September 21, the nation stands at a pivotal juncture that could reshape its political and economic future.
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A collective of former world leaders from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Asia has issued an urgent appeal to President Joseph Biden to reconsider the United States’ stance on Cuba,
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Colombo, Sri Lanka – From September 9 to 13, 2024, a high-profile delegation from the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, led by Colonel-General V. B.
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In an interview with Nisthar Cassim, Chief Editor of Daily FT, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined his strategic vision for Sri Lanka’s future amidst the ongoing election campaign. Emphasizing the need for economic
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