In a wide-ranging conversation, Bahiyyih Nakhjavani reflects on the unsettled nature of identity, the limits of historical truth and the moral responsibility of writing about people who can no longer speak for
Editorial The world is a stage for a perpetual tragedy, a cycle of self-destruction that humanity seems unable to escape. We fall into catastrophe time and again—not because of some external calamity—but
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Germany’s ruling coalition has disintegrated, leaving Chancellor Olaf Scholz to govern with a fragile minority composed of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens. The collapse follows Chancellor Scholz’s decision to
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In recent weeks, we have received numerous calls from friends, relatives, and so-called acquaintances living both in Sri Lanka and abroad. They have informed us that the government has decided to recall
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The election of comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Sri Lanka’s executive president has introduced a transformative environment into the country’s political landscape. His approach is marked by an emphasis on empathy, transparency,
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This election comes at a time when people all over the world are unhappy with where their countries are going, and they don’t trust their political institutions to right the ship. Some
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I awoke this morning to Donald Trump’s victory. Apparently, the election was not close enough for the Democrats and media to steal it as they did in 2020. Trump’s victory is not only a
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by Luxman Aravind Donald Trump is back, and with him comes the most dangerous, divisive, and unpredictable presidency in modern American history. His re-election, which has defied every expectation, has paved the
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Former President Donald Trump is on the precipice of defeating Vice President Kamala Harris after early and decisive wins in North Carolina, Georgia, and the 2024 electoral prize of Pennsylvania. Trump’s win in Pennsylvania essentially prevents
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The National People’s Power (NPP) is in the fray in the Northern and Eastern Provinces at the forthcoming parliamentary elections. The ruling party, on its own, is contesting all five electoral districts
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Republican candidate Donald Trump appears set to reclaim the presidency, with the New York Times projecting an 89% likelihood of victory based on ongoing vote counts. Trump is expected to secure around
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Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has expressed grave concerns for her safety in a letter to the Public Security Ministry, citing a potential conspiracy against her reminiscent of the assassination of her husband,
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Pubudu Jagoda, Colombo district candidate of the People’s Struggle Alliance, has raised serious concerns about Epic Lanka’s claims regarding their authority to issue passports in Sri Lanka. Speaking at a press conference
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Efficient border agency operations are crucial for any economy, especially for island nations like Sri Lanka, where trade significantly contributes to economic growth. Delays in cargo clearance disrupt the flow of goods,
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The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), representing 121 countries, issued a strong condemnation on Monday against Israel for its recent attack on Iranian territory, denouncing it as a grave breach of Iran’s sovereignty and
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by Naveen Dewage and K. Ratnayake After Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and National People’s Power (NPP), was elected as Sri Lanka’s president on September 21,
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