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 mid-20th century saw a strong wave of anti-colonial struggles across Asia and Africa, leading to the independence of numerous countries. The British-controlled puppet regime of the Faisal dynasty began to falter
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There is an expectation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would prioritise a historic turnaround in India’s relations with China as a legacy of his 15 years in power. Things are indeed moving
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If I wanted to ape the mood of erstwhile Soviet political essays, I’d write something like this: “The loud echo of gunshots in Pennsylvania resounded across the Atlantic…” You can argue about the appropriateness
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Comrade Dr. Vickramabahu Karunaratne’s legacy deserves recognition through thoughtful analysis. In response to my recent article titled “41 Years to Black July – Our Voices Towards Meaningful Reconciliation,” I propose addressing a
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In the recent Economic Survey for the year 2023-24, submitted to the Indian parliament, there is a clear admission of the fact that the size of Indian industries and India’s economy is
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Malaysia has sent an application to Russia, the chair, to join the BRICS group, the country’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday. Malaysia’s desire to join the BRICS organization was the
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met here on Satuday to exchange views on bilateral relations, agreeing to maintain communication at all levels and further implement
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“Hypocrisy is the homage that vice pays to virtue,” wrote François de La Rochefoucauld, and it seems American Ambassador Julie Chung embodies this sentiment in her recent statements regarding the upcoming Sri
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The China-Japan relationship is at a critical juncture where it would reverse if failing to advance, Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi said here on Friday when meeting with his Japanese counterpart Yoko
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The seventh meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN kicked off in Lao capital Vientiane to review the progress of ASEAN Community building efforts, external relations, and preparations for upcoming
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Britain must be ready to fight a war within the next three years, the new head of the Army, Gen Sir Roland Walker, has warned. In a speech addressing the evolving global
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Controlled nuclear fusion, a novel experiment within the confines of research labs until recently, is starting to step into the spotlight, capturing the interest of Chinese commercial investors. With the potential to
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Representatives of various Palestinian factions signed a declaration in Beijing on Tuesday, committing to end longstanding divisions and work towards greater unity. The historic agreement marks a pivotal step in the ongoing
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At the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Washington, the focus was on Ukraine. In the Washington Declaration, the NATO leaders wrote, “Ukraine’s future is in NATO.” Ukraine formally applied to join NATO in
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