Trump salivates over prospect of mining minerals in Pakistan
Pakistan is said to have minerals valued at US$ 8 trillion
The importance of being Pillayan
By Kassapa Colombo, April 18 (Counterpoint) – There is never a dull moment in Sri Lankan politics these days and not even the general state of inertia imposed by the Sinhala and Tamil New Year could dampen the excitement generated from the detention of Sivanesathurai...
Short-term and long-term measures Sri Lanka should take to face US tariff hike
By Sugeeswara Senadhira/Daily News Colombo, April 18 – Sri Lanka is among the countries currently facing a 90-day respite from hefty 44% tariff imposition on imports announced by US President Donald Trump. This gives a breathing space to plan out short-term and long-term measures to...
Maldivian Ayesha Nurain Janah named Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum
Male, April 18 (Maldives Republic) – Maldvian Businesswoman and philanthropist Ayesha Nurain Janah has been named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, joining the Forum’s 2025 cohort of 116 individuals under the age of 40 recognised for their contributions to shaping a...
Will see if Centre-State relations need glasnost and, if need be, perestroika, says Justice Kurian Joseph Premium
The former Supreme Court judge said the Constitution was an organic document that should live up to the aspirations of people for all times
Tamil Nadu sets up high-level committee to strengthen State autonomy
The committee is expected to submit its interim report by January 2026 and the final report within two years
The intractable India-Sri Lanka dispute over fishing
There has been no dearth of ideas to solve the problem, but practicalities and political compulsions have prevented the parties concerned from trying out the proposals
India offers cheap loans for arms, targeting Russia’s traditional customers
“India is marching towards achieving the target of increasing defence exports,” defense minister Rajnath Singh wrote on X this month.
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi charged in money laundering case amid opposition outcry
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) presented its findings in a Delhi court on Tuesday, accusing the Gandhis of forming a shell company to illegally acquire assets of the National Herald newspaper worth more than 20bn rupees ($233 million).
‘Graveyard Of Empires’ myth distorts Afghanistan’s story
No victory was ever achieved alone, and that no lasting peace can be forged without sober reflection and regional collaboration.
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