Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested for corruption
It is the first ever case of arrest of a former President in Sri Lankan history
Terrorism was a stumbling block in China-Pakistan-Afghanistan trilateral
While China and Pakistan sought assurances from Afghanistan on cross-border terrorism, Kabul laid emphasis on the need for development cooperation
FAO research vessel in Colombo, assured to return for SL survey at earliest opportunity
By Sunil Jayasiri/Daily Mirror Colombo, August 21 – The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has arrived at the Port of Colombo as a port of call though not for research purposes, with its operators assuring Sri Lanka that it...
Indian bills to enable President and Governors to oust arrested PM, CMs, and Ministers
Government takes India back to the medieval era says the opposition. But the bills were referred to a Joint Committee after a voice vote. .
India says it is not aware of any Awami League activity on its soil
Bangladesh has sought curbs as Awami League was a banned party
Trump is very hard on India and Brazil, but for very different reasons
Trump has slapped 50% tariff on both India and Brazil and has made harsh remarks on both. But the reasons for doing so are not the same
Taliban regime in Afghanistan enters the fifth year -Receives a barrage of brickbats and a few bouquets
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily News Colombo, August 19 – The Taliban’s rule in the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” entered its fifth year on August 15, receiving a barrage of brickbats and a few bouquets. The regime continues to be severely condemned by the West for its...
Sri Lankans and other foreigners allegedly involved in Bangladesh Bank reserve heist
Dhaka, August 17 (United News of Bangladesh)- The long-running investigation into the notorious Bangladesh Bank reserve heist of February 2016 has taken a new turn, with police confirming that foreign nationals from at least four countries were involved in the cyber theft. According to investigators,...
Lankan Premier Harini’s gaffe and NPP govt.’s damage control efforts
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj/DailyFT Colombo, August 15 – While there are stresses and strains within the Government and party ranks, the SupremeSAT incident has actually promoted greater solidarity in the Government. At least for the time being! Whatever the feelings towards Harini, the JVP-led NPP cannot afford...
A Russian Empire in America
By P.K. Balachandran/Sunday Observer Colombo, August 17 – The Trump-Putin summit at Alaska held on August 15, had brought into focus a forgotten facet of American history – the fact that Tsarist Russia had territorial possessions in North America till 1867. It had Alaska and...
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