Diplomatic efforts to end an acute and bloody armed conflict should always be welcomed and the persistence of Donald Trump’s administration, which has pursued this goal for more than a year and
With Sri Lanka’s 17th annual war victory over separatist Tamil terrorism just months away, warwinning Army Chief, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka (Dec. 06, 2005, to July 15, 2009) has significantly changed his
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In early February 2026, the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi shocked the nation with the announcement of an interim India–US trade framework. The deal has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among
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Government officials, development experts, business leaders, and civil society representatives gathered in Bangkok for the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development, issuing an urgent call to accelerate action on water security, clean
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Exporters in Sri Lanka have raised serious concerns over a government decision to transfer export inspection responsibilities from the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka to Sri Lanka Customs starting in July,
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In his essay in Foreign Affairs, Kishore Mahbubani reflects on the warning issued by Alexander Stubb, the president of Finland, that the West faces a decisive moment in its global influence. Stubb
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On February 22, 2026, Pakistan carried out a series of predawn airstrikes across eastern and south-eastern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 civilians, including women and children, and leaving
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday officially released India’s first-ever anti-terror policy, named PRAHAAR, marking a historic step in the country’s national security architecture. The policy outlines a multi-pronged
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A recent court filing has revealed that nearly one in five Instagram users aged 13 to 15 reported seeing nudity or sexual images they did not want to view, according to a
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Volvo Cars announced a recall of more than 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to high-voltage battery packs that risk overheating, potentially undermining the company’s long-standing safety reputation. The recall affects both Single-Motor
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Sri Lankan legislator Namal Rajapaksa has spoken out following the sudden cancellation of his scheduled speeches at the Oxford Union and the Cambridge Union, expressing regret that the appearances did not proceed
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