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Adani-run port terminal contract blocks SLPA’s partnerships for East terminal
Major shipping lines have expressed interest in partnering with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to run the East Container Terminal (ECT)—but its agreement with the Adani-run West Container Terminal (WCT) prevents it from doing so.
Sri Lanka’s former Attorney General Palitha Fernando explains why Bond Scam suspect Arjuna Mahendran cannot be extradited easily
Colombo, February 27 (Daily Mirror/The Sunday Times) – The Singaporean authorities have cited inability to extradite former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran to Sri Lanka in terms of the legal system of that country, posing a fresh challenge for the government in its attempt to...
Why have “rare earths” become critical for ending the Ukraine-Russia war?
By P.K.Balachandran Colombo, February 27- Certain elements known as “rare earths” have become critical in the search for a way to end the Russo-Ukrainian war that has been going on for three years without an end in sight. The unconventional US President, Donald Trump, had...
The true nature of Trump’s fans in Sri Lanka
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, February 27 – It was not unexpected that Donald Trump would take arbitrary decisions after coming to power again as the President of the United States. The orders he issued on January 20 immediately after being sworn-in and the decisions made...
US$ 21 million going to ‘my friend’ PM Modi…: Donald Trump’s third jibe at USAID
India on Friday said the revelations about USAID funding for certain activities in the country are "deeply troubling"
What are rare earth elements, and why does Trump want them from Ukraine?
Donald Trump demanded Kyiv supply the US with rare earth resources – critical elements used in electronics – in exchange for military aid.
Modi likely to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow – TASS
This year’s event on May 9, which marks 80 years since the end of World War II
Trump wants Russia rare earths deal and Putin is ready
Cooperation would be “great” for Washington and Moscow, the US president believes
Billion Indians have no spending money – report
From ceiling fans to jewellery, branded goods are capturing a bigger share of the Indian market
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