On 22 September 2026, the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) – a banned Baloch ethno-nationalist separatist group in Pakistan, waging an insurgency in Balochistan, allegedly from bases in Afghanistan – claimed that its
Adani Group’s extensive energy and infrastructure investments across Asia are now under intense scrutiny following the recent indictment of its billionaire founder, Gautam Adani, in a high-profile bribery and securities fraud case.
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Palestinians in the Gaza Strip expressed hope for a ceasefire in their besieged coastal enclave as soon as possible, following the truce that took effect between Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday. “I
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The following investigative report is being published as a collaboration between us and CIAgate, a voluntary group of investigative journalists dedicated to the pursuit of justice. – Editors Over recent decades, a
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor Sri Lanka’s legal and regulatory framework currently faces significant challenges in managing the emergency evacuation of its citizens, particularly migrant workers, in times of crisis. The country’s
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According to the latest update issued at 6:00 a.m. today, a total of 441,590 individuals from 132,110 families across 24 districts have been affected by the adverse weather in Sri Lanka. The
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Editorial The cyclone that has unleashed devastation across Sri Lanka is more than a natural disaster; it is a profound test of foresight, resilience, and the nation’s ability to protect its people.
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Finally, before history ends, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The indictment
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At 10 p.m. on the night of October 28, 2024, the Israeli air force struck a five-story building in Beit Lahiya, in the northern area of Gaza. Northern Gaza has been pummeled by the
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by Luxman Aravind The exclusion of Muslims from the Cabinet, in many ways, seems to be reminiscent of past political missteps, such as the controversial burial ban on Muslims during the COVID-19
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Life, in its enigmatic unpredictability, often charts a course replete with trials designed to test the mettle of the human spirit. It invites us to tread the narrow path of perseverance and
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There was a tortuous and painful end to COP29, the international climate change conference held in oil-rich Baku, Azerbaijan. The main issue was how much would the rich countries hand over to
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Note from Our Editorial Desk The weather and flood forecast for Sri Lanka, as of 12:30 on 27 November 2024, highlights the presence of a cyclonic system that is currently a deep
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Sri Lanka teeters on the edge of disaster, and the government’s slow, ineffective response risks pushing the nation into chaos. A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has already escalated into
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by Luxman Aravind In 1984, in an interview with Anita Pratap, Velupillai Prabhakaran, leader of the Tamil Tigers and self-styled champion of Tamil Eelam, shared his views on the geopolitical dynamics influencing
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About 85,000 women and girls across the globe were killed intentionally in 2023, with 60 percent of the homicides committed by intimate partners or other family members, according to a report released
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