by Our Correspondent in New Delhi Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped a gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for BRICS leaders and other delegates attending the Summit in New Delhi
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was open to “refining” America’s trade deal with Britain just hours before arriving in London for his second state visit, during which he unveiled a sweeping
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by Our Foreign Affairs Editor Today, 17 September 2025, Narendra Modi turns seventy-five, a milestone that is more than symbolic in the labyrinth of Indian politics. For a man who has redefined
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Editor’s Note: The following article is based on an interview conducted by Aaron David Miller with William J. Burns, former Director of the CIA and former President of the Carnegie Endowment for
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by Durga Velayudham The story of David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first Prime Minister, is often told as one of nation-building, of visionary leadership guiding a people to statehood against impossible odds. Yet, one
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If Part One diagnosed the problem, Part Two considers solutions. How can Sri Lanka strengthen decision-making, rebuild trust, and create a political culture rooted in integrity and accountability? Lessons for this can
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How far US President Donald Trump’s goodwill towards India and its PM Narendra Modi via social media would translate into action remains to be seen. Trump does have a master plan in
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A surge in geopolitical tensions and military spending has reignited interest in the commercial space sector, with start-ups vying alongside defence heavyweights such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman for lucrative NATO
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged on Monday that Israel is experiencing a “type of isolation” nearly two years into its ongoing conflict in Gaza, urging the country to adapt through self-reliance
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Before the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, it was almost unthinkable that the Islamic State (ISIS), under the leadership of Mohamed Zahran Hashim from Kattankudy, could coordinate such a devastating act.
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In an era where digital connectivity underpins nearly every aspect of daily life, accurate and resilient timing has become essential. From sending emails and online payments to synchronizing electricity grids, steering precision
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Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to elevate their defence relationship to an unprecedented level, with both countries agreeing to “totally integrate” their military forces under a new security pact, Australian
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Nepal’s new Prime Minister Sushila Karki began her week by appointing three members to her Council of Ministers after intense negotiations over the weekend, but the very youth movement that thrust her
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Former Nepali Prime Minister Sharma Oli came from a poor farming family. His mother passed away when he was just four years old. In 1958, his family lost their farmland to floods,
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As Sushila Karki crowdsourced electee of the Gen Z in Nepal takes over as the Prime Minister here is a look at the path ahead for stability in short-term perspective from enforcement
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India’s trade deficit narrowed in August, even as exporters prepare for the fallout from steep U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported, citing official data. The trade gap stood at
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