We use the vernacular term “porak” in Sri Lankan politics to describe anyone but a Leftist, Marxist-Leninist politician. How naïve we were. Our collective perception seemed to dictate that they (the JVP
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Minnesota Republican lawmakers are introducing a controversial bill that seeks to classify “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS) as an official mental illness, reigniting political tensions ahead of the 2024 election cycle. The bill,
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On Saturday, US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon “to launch a decisive and powerful military operation” against the Houthis of Yemen with “overwhelming lethal force” in the most significant military action
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Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi share a close, high-profile relationship that has garnered significant attention over the years. The bond between the two figures has yielded benefits
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Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany’s next chancellor following his Christian Democrat Union (CDU) party’s victory in last month’s election. Known for his willingness to break from the cautious approach of
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Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, known for juggling multiple high-profile ventures, has reportedly installed a massive television in his White House office to indulge in his lifelong passion for video gaming. This revelation
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India deliberately delayed the SAARC Summit in Sri Lanka in 1991, a decision that unsettled President Premadasa. Despite his repeated efforts, he failed to secure the Indian Prime Minister’s presence at the
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Former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili has been sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzlement, according to local media reports. The ruling comes after years of legal battles surrounding his time in
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Portugal’s centre-right government is teetering on the brink of collapse as Prime Minister Luís Montenegro faces a confidence vote triggered by controversy over his family business dealings. If he loses, the country
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