At least twelve members of Ecuador’s LGBTI+ community have been murdered so far in 2026, according to a manifesto released by the advocacy organization Silueta X, which warned of escalating violence and
Editorial The 1953 coup in Iran, orchestrated by the CIA and British intelligence, was not an isolated incident but a harrowing precedent that echoes across continents. Today, more than 400,000 Iranian citizens
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In a significant legal development today, the Supreme Court ruled that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) decision to expel Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara from the party is legally valid. This
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On July 23, 2024, China successfully hosted and mediated the internal reconciliation of Palestine, where 14 Palestinian factions signed the Beijing Declaration. China’s role has certainly been a decisive one, though the
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The Appellate Division of Bangladesh stayed the status quota for one month on the judgment given by the High Court upholding the quota in government jobs on July 10. However, the anti-quota
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by a Concerned Law-Abiding Citizen The judiciary, the bedrock of democracy, is entrusted with the solemn duty of upholding justice and ensuring the rule of law. However, history reveals instances where the
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Editorial Lawyers have become entangled with notorious criminals in the country. This troubling scenario was highlighted by the Public Security Minister in his statements to reporters yesterday during a press conference. Amid
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“You teach yourselves the law, but I train your minds. You come in here with a skull full of mush; you leave thinking like a lawyer”. ~ Professor Charles Kingsfield in the
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by A Special Correspondent In recent years, Dubai has not only symbolised opulence and modernity but has also become a notorious haven for criminals escaping global justice. Extradition from Dubai is notoriously
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The following article is based on excerpts from a speech delivered by the author. – Editors There is a sense in which much has been said. If it is the history of
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In a landmark decision that underscores the judiciary’s role in upholding the Constitution, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has delivered a significant verdict on the Public Finance Management Bill, striking down
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