AI is becoming increasingly intelligent, but the deeper question is whether it could one day become conscious. As scientists still cannot fully explain consciousness in humans, determining whether a machine can experience
Ukraine has defied expectations and is effectively winning its war against Russia, according to historian, philosopher, and author Yuval Noah Harari writing in the Financial Times. Harari’s analysis highlights how Ukraine’s resilience,
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If not for former Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala and Ranil Wickremesinghe’s father, Esmond Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara would not have had the opportunity to address the United Nations General Assembly. It was
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo As the United States, India, and China continue to vie for influence in Sri Lanka, Russia has reiterated its interest in establishing a nuclear power plant in
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The European Union has announced a €545 million ($638 million) investment package aimed at expanding renewable energy projects across Africa, with a focus on electrification, modernized power grids, and affordable clean energy
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Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged gunfire and grenades in a border area of northeastern Thailand on Saturday, marking the first military clash between the neighbors since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was reached in
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Israel’s youth are expressing frustration and disillusionment following recent moves by Western leaders — including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer — to formally recognise Palestine and call for a two-state solution,
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A Colorado man says he lost his entire retirement and life savings — totaling $1.4 million — after falling victim to a cryptocurrency romance scam, highlighting a growing global trend in online
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The Police, the Customs Department, and the political establishment are perceived as the most corruption-prone institutions in Sri Lanka, according to a nationwide survey conducted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of
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The recent surge of United States military activity in Bangladesh marks a notable shift in the security landscape of South Asia’s eastern littoral. In September 2025, Bangladesh’s Chittagong region became the focal
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The South African government is advancing consultations to introduce legislation that will allow foreign nationals serving prison sentences in the country to be transferred to their countries of origin. Correctional Services Minister
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The United States will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro following what officials described as “reckless and incendiary actions” during a street protest in New York City, the U.S. State
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Japan is set to provide Sri Lanka with free surveillance drones under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program, a move aimed at strengthening regional security as concerns
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New Zealand’s government has announced it will not recognize a Palestinian state at this time, citing ongoing war, Hamas’s control of Gaza, and uncertainty over the future of Palestinian governance. Foreign Minister
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Boeing Co. has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of John Barnett, a former employee and whistleblower who died by suicide in March 2024.
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Russia has agreed to train and equip Chinese airborne troops as Beijing prepares for a possible confrontation over Taiwan, according to leaked documents obtained by hackers and reviewed by analysts. The cache,
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