Politics

While the Trump administration's tax reduction appears to be a diplomatic victory for the Sri Lankan government, its conditions and regional political pressures have put Sri Lanka in a complicated situation. This deal could create…

On April 22, a peaceful spring day in the lush, tourist-frequented Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was shattered by a sudden burst of violence. Armed terrorists ambushed a group of civilians — mostly tourists, killing 26 in…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recently concluded two-day state visit to the Maldives has been hailed as an "extremely productive"and "defining" moment, signifying a significant turnaround in bilateral relations and reinforcing India's…

For the Tibetan people, Buddhism is more than a faith; it is the very essence of their cultural, linguistic, and ethnic identity. It is the spiritual foundation upon which their society is built, with the Dalai Lama, revered as an emanation…

In June 2025, Sri Lanka deported 85 Chinese nationals convicted of cybercrimes in a highsecurity operation from Katunayake Airport. This marked only the latest chapter in a disturbing trend that has seen Chinese criminal syndicates…

A recent verdict by the Colombo High Court, ordering the confiscation of over Rs. 201 million from a Chinese businessman's bank account due to unlicensed gem trading and money laundering, has brought to light merely the tip of a deeply…

What was once feared for years has now become a stark reality: China is wielding its dominance over rare earth elements (REEs) as a strategic weapon to coerce nations and reshape geopolitics. With a stranglehold on over 90% of the world's…

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Friday announced that the national election will be held in the first half of April next year, according to a media report. The announcement comes amid recent protests…

On Monday, Israeli naval commandos surrounded the 18-metre boat Madleen in international waters 160 kilometres off Gaza. Videos livestreamed only minutes earlier showed volunteers in orange life jackets as speedboats, flood-lights and…

China’s expanding web of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is often marketed as a blueprint for mutual prosperity. But beneath the surface lies a stark reality: these deals frequently serve as strategic instruments for Beijing, tilting the…