The Lee Administration's recent consideration of deploying Korean forces to the Strait of Hormuz has sparked backlash from civil society and even among Lee's supporters. As public opposition grows, questions arise about
Two mighty ships sailed into our waters recently, the USS O’Kane and the USS Spruance, and I must admit, Colombo’s waters have never been so well-tended. Not a ripple of protest. Not
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Former U.S. Representative George Santos, who was expelled from Congress last year, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft on Monday. The guilty plea came just weeks before the New
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A senior Pakistani diplomat has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, cautioning that the international community’s neglect could lead to a resurgence of terrorist activities reminiscent of the
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On Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its latest border apprehension data, highlighting what it describes as the lowest number of encounters along the southwest border in nearly four years.
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Tehran, Iran – An Iranian court has initiated a trial against the US administration and its officials for their involvement in the 1953 coup that toppled the democratically-elected government of Prime Minister
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Democratic lawmakers from the western U.S. state of California are urging the Biden administration to halt its reported plans of imposing new restrictions on technology exports to China, arguing that a further
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There has been widespread consternation about how to understand Donald Trump’s emergence as a serious candidate for US president since 2016. Far from an isolated phenomenon, Trump rose to power alongside other strongmen such
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This week marks the third year since America’s retreat from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s return to power. The United States had intervened in Afghanistan in response to the September 11 2001 terror
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Reports have surfaced alleging that a high-ranking American security delegation, mediated by Oman, secretly traveled to Tehran to de-escalate tensions in the region between Iran and Israel. The report, originally published by
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In this issue, focused on Fred M’membe’s arbitrary detention in Zambia, the escalating military tensions in Korea, and the devastating airstrike in Gaza. We also address the security threats facing Colombia’s President
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The exclusive report in today’s Economic Times carrying Sheikh Hasina’s first remarks after her ouster from power will come as a slap on the face of the nincompoops in our country who
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Editorial As the truth emerges, the world is witnessing yet another example of the United States extending its military reach under the pretext of upholding democracy and safeguarding sovereignty. This time, the
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an additional commitment of US $24.5 million (Rs 7.2 billion) from the American people to further our long-standing investment in the people of Sri Lanka
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by Matthew Rusling U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, who has won enough delegate votes to secure Democratic presidential nomination, on Tuesday chose a running mate who could appeal to myriad voting blocs,
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Vice President Kamala Harris is officially the 2024 Democratic Presidential nominee, making U.S. history as the first Black Asian American (BAA) to reach this position on Friday, 2 August 2024, with 2,350
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