Editorial Lal Wijenayake’s death removes a voice from the National People’s Power and Sri Lanka’s public life. His significance lies not in the offices he held, but in his refusal to let
Attorney General (AG) Parinda Ranasinghe has directed Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya to initiate an investigation into the leak of a crucial document sent to the Criminal Investigation Department
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Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested and faces money laundering charges in connection with the controversial Chagos Islands deal. The arrest, confirmed by Mauritius’ Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), follows
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Around 80 countries have issued a joint statement reaffirming their support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to newly imposed U.S. sanctions. The sanctions—authorized by President Donald Trump—target ICC officials
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to move forward with a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite growing concerns from the United States over China’s influence
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Editor’s Note: The following article is based on a video message issued by the author, where she describes the bitter politicisation surrounding the most brutal terrorist attack in post-war Sri Lanka—the Easter
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The Vatican has issued a strong warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning that the technology holds “the shadow of evil” and urging governments to take a more proactive
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An open letter to Dr. Siri Walt, Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka, has sharply criticised Switzerland’s failure to address human rights concerns, particularly its neglect of women’s rights, before championing asset recovery
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The Gray Zone has reported that Julia Sebutinde, a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and now its president, has stood alone in rejecting South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.
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Introduction The notion of South Korea entering the nuclear weapons club is not merely a thought experiment but a prospect loaded with seismic consequences for global security. The ramifications are manifold, from
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made a bold proposal at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025, calling for the elimination of anonymity on social media platforms. His remarks sparked a significant conversation
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In a sweeping move to reshape the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Trump administration has reassigned several top career officials in key divisions, signaling a sharp shift in focus toward immigration enforcement
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The controversial decision to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius could jeopardize the long-standing “special relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom, according to Robert Wilkie, a key
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A legal dispute between Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah al-Thani, a Qatari royal, and his affluent neighbors, the Arnault family, has reached France’s supreme court. The conflict centered around a garden adjoining a
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In a landmark ruling on 17 January 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which effectively bans the
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On January 12, 2025, at least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in a forest in the Indravati
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