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BY Lili Bayer At one end, China hawks like the U.S. are trying to converge NATO’s goals with their own desire to constrain Beijing. At the other are China softliners like Hungary who want to engage Beijing. Then there’s a vast and shifting middle: hawks that don’t want to overly antagonize Beijing; softliners that still […]
- NATO head Stoltenberg: EU needs the US to protect against China (Category: USA, New York)
- NATO head Stoltenberg: EU needs the US to protect against China (Category: USA, New York)
- NATO head Stoltenberg: EU needs the US to protect against China (Category: USA, New York)
- NATO head Stoltenberg: EU needs the US to protect against China (Category: USA, New York)
Introduction: There were a lot of mummering’s surrounding President Xi Jinping in the lead up to the 20th National Party Congress, with the news of a coup occurring in the PRC with the PLA overthrowing the current Xi led regime. However, all this was in naught, with the latter being stated as a hoax. When the […]
- 20th National Congress: Will Xi address growing dissatisfaction of Chinese nationals? (Category: Breaking News)
- Tibetans protest against CCP in Vienna on occasion of National Uprising Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Achievements and worries of Dalai Lama at 87 (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese leadership appears to have put restrictive ‘Zero-Covid’ approach on back-burner (Category: Breaking News)
President Xi Jinping revives interaction with world leaders after securing his third term of power at the communist party’s 20th congress last month. He makes it apparent that in full control of power internally, he now wants to bolster China’s image in the world as its tensions rise with the West. Within days of the […]
- Pushpika through to the Top 20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Xi builds campaign to change West-led world order (Category: Breaking News)
- Taiwan in the eye of worsening East-West tensions (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese military raises tensions everywhere it goes (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister Diana Gamage has been ordered to appear in court in the case filed over her citizenship. The Court of Appeal ordered Gamage to appear in court on 12th December. The Court of Appeal also ordered the Controller of Immigration and Emigration to submit the relevant documents related to her citizenship. A writ petition […]
- Writ petition on Diana’s citizenship to be heard on 28 November (Category: Breaking News)
- Court orders to expedite probe against Diana Gamage (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban on Diana lifted for five days (Category: Breaking News)
- Court orders report on Diana Gamage’s passport, ID (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna says that the demerit points system for the driving license will be implemented from January next year.
Several countries have sought assistance from Bangladesh after the South Asian nation helped Sri Lanka with a currency swap, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said. “We have assisted Sri Lanka from our (forex) reserves. After that, I received requests from many countries,” she said. The Prime Minister said this while delivering her introductory speech at […]
- Hasina rules out possibility of Sri Lanka-like crisis in Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh considering sending potatoes to Sri Lanka during the crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka congratulates Bangladesh PM on polls win (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh’s ruling party angered over claims country like Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The autumn’s blazing shade on the Kashmir Valley has attracted young couples from across the country to capture a pre-wedding living memory. Kashmir has been witnessing unending tourist footfall this year from across the country as peace and normality has overtaken the turmoil of decades. Under the blazing leaves of Chinar trees in Mughal-era built […]
- Cinemas return to Kashmir bringing joy among youth (Category: Breaking News)
- Kashmir sees record tourist arrivals this year, highest in a decade (Category: Breaking News)
- Land Reforms Fuel Development in Kashmir (Category: Breaking News)
- Hilton Colombo kicks off festive season with special friends (Category: Breaking News)
A press conference was organized by All India Shia Hussaini Fund today at Shia Degree College. The press conference was attended by Shia clerics Maulana Yasoob Abbas, Maulana Saif Abbas, Maulana Ejaz Athar, Maulana Jafar Abbas and Secretary of Hussaini Fund Mehdi Hasan. addressed jointly. Addressing the press conference, Shia religious leaders said that Hussaini […]
- Joint Effort (Category: Business)
- Resumption of Iran-Saudi diplomatic ties could benefit India: Iranian envoy on Tehran-Riyadh pact (Category: Breaking News)
- Activist slams Pak FM Zardari over mass killing of teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Category: Breaking News)
- Conference in Brussels slams Pakistan for ‘extrajudicial killings of minorities’ (Category: Breaking News)
No conversation on the rule of law can be complete without a discussion on access to justice for citizens across the Commonwealth, said the Commonwealth Secretary-General the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM), this week. The Commonwealth is an association of 56 countries, home to […]
- Sri Lanka endorses new measures to improve access to justice at Commonwealth meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- Wijeyadasa joins Commonwealth’s call for access to justice for all (Category: Breaking News)
- C’wealth divided over HR commissioner (Category: Breaking News)
- Security experts plan for CHOGM in Perth (Category: Western Australia)
The Security Council was briefed by Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj about the crucial aspects of the work that is taken care of by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the efforts of CTC under India’s Chairship of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). ‘As Chair of the Security Council Counter-Terrorism […]
- India calls for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council (Category: Breaking News)
- India briefs UN GA on nearly $4 billion assistance given to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka again abstains from voting on resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Will Modi’s soft power diplomacy be an antidote to Russia–Ukraine War? (Category: Breaking News)
MP Gayantha Karunathilaka has urged that the Government s attention be focused on providing relief pertaining to the charges incurred by the public for mobile phones and mobile data.
- Black Friday deal: The OnePlus 7T hits an all-time-low $300 - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Black Friday deal: The OnePlus 7T hits an all-time-low $300 - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Black Friday deal: The OnePlus 7T hits an all-time-low $300 - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Black Friday deal: The OnePlus 7T hits an all-time-low $300 - CNET (Category: Technology)
The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva states that a casino regulatory authority should immediately be established if licenses are to be granted for operating casinos within Sri Lanka.
The Court of Appeal has decided to inquire into the writ application filed seeking to invalidate State Minister Diana Gamage s position as a Member of Parliament, Ada Derana reporter said.
Recent studies have shown an evident link between the use of the ice drugs, also known as crystal methamphetamine, and increased likeliness of developing mental illnesses, according to mental health expert and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Rumi Ruben.
- Postcards from another reality (Category: Technology)
- Judge sentences man to decades in prison for fatally beating woman, her son in Otter Tail County (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Part 2: Nurses in MT struggle with stress, turnover, no hazard pay (Category: USA, Montana)
- Part 2: Nurses in MT struggle with stress, turnover, no hazard pay (Category: USA, Montana)
The Indian authorities are seeking consular access from the Qatari government to eight former naval officers who were detained in Doha, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. “Yes, this issue is something that we have been pursuing and talked about it earlier. Our embassy in Doha has been regularly raising the issue with […]
- Offshore patrol vessel gifted by US arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Four SLPP MPs join the SJB alliance (Category: Breaking News)
- Inmates escape during clash at Kandakadu (Category: Breaking News)
- UK House of Commons to debate situation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Talking to newsmen in Colombo recently, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, CBK, said that the nation demanded a ‘radical system-change’ and voters much elect someone who can do it. In context, she referred to the hugely successful Aragalaya protests earlier in the year and pointed out how they were unprecedented and […]
- Sajith admits he wrote to GR on PM post (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota’s resignation and Ranil’s appointment gazetted (Category: Breaking News)
- Old Wine in Older Bottles (Category: Breaking News)
- What next after 22-A? (Category: Breaking News)
Former Director of the Department of Agriculture, K.B. Gunaratne says that there is a risk of the upcoming ÂMaha Season being unsuccessful as a result of substandard pesticides received by the farmers through illegal means.
Police have arrested eight individuals along with drugs including ecstasy pills during a party which was organized through Facebook at the Weligama Beach in the Weligama Police Division.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the official exchange rates for 28th November with the US dollar buying rate recorded at Rs. 360.29.The post Daily Exchange Rates from Central Bank of Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against U.S. Dollar on July 18, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against U.S. Dollar on July 17, 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday shared that after helping Sri Lanka with currency swap, many countries communicated with her to get the same kind of assistance from Bangladesh.The post After Bangladesh assisted Sri Lanka with $200 million, many countries made similar requests – PM Sheikh Hasina appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA N...
- Bangladesh approached for assistance after Sri Lanka deal (Category: Breaking News)
- After Bangladesh assisted Sri Lanka with $200mn, many countries made similar requests- PM Sheikh... (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistani warship heading to Colombo amidst row over Chinese research vessel (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh considering sending potatoes to Sri Lanka during the crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Hilton Colombo launched the festive season with 30 little special friends from the Sapling Pre-School run by SERVE The traditional lighting of the tree was officiated by Hotel Developers Lanka Ltd. Chairman Nimal Perera and Manesh Fernando – Hilton Colombo General Manager/Hilton Sri Lanka Area General Manager together with the little VIPs. About SERVE SERVE […]
- Police fire tear gas on protesters in Fort (Category: Breaking News)
- South Korea and K-pop fans help Sri Lankan kids (Category: Breaking News)
- Vesak Day at GotaGoGama (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas and water cannons on IUSF students (Category: Breaking News)
Iran is ready to fulfil the energy needs of India, said Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri who is visiting India as part of political consultations between the two countries. “Both countries enjoy different types of cooperation in the economic sphere. They are partners and complete each other — their economies are complementary. Iran enjoys […]
- Chabahar-Central Asia transit route to boost India-Iran cooperation: Raisi (Category: Breaking News)
- India hosts Iran’s deputy FM to push Eurasian link (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran and Sri Lanka agree to free prisoners and boots ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Amid rising tensions with US, China strengthening ties with Iran (Category: Breaking News)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India. During the meeting, which took place in New Delhi, the two ministers discussed ways of strengthening the historic UAE-India relations, under the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries. They...
- Iran, India complete each other: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Will Modi’s soft power diplomacy be an antidote to Russia–Ukraine War? (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi, combining India’s foreign policy with domestic interest (Category: Breaking News)
- India-Saudi ties promise shared growth, security, stability, says Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
Niclas Fullkrug gave Germany a precious point against Spain as they fight for World Cup survival. Germany’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase had been given an unlikely lifeline earlier on Sunday when Costa Rica beat Japan when any other result would have meant defeat by Spain would send them out. Hansi Flick’s side still […]
- England beat New Zealand to line up Australia semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
- Spain boss Luis Enrique leaves role after last-16 exit (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Australia in Netball World Cup thriller (Category: Breaking News)
- Joe Root century steers England to surprise first-day declaration (Category: Breaking News)
Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco’s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup Sunday. Police detained about a dozen people after they deployed water cannons and fire tear gas to disperse crowds in Brussels and eight more in the Northern city of Antwerp. Two police officials were injured […]
- Inmates escape during clash at Kandakadu (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas on IUSF protest near Education Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas near Nelum Pokuna (Category: Breaking News)
- Body found washed ashore at Galle Face beach (Category: Breaking News)
Oil futures fell more than $2 a barrel on Monday, with WTI hitting an 11-month low, as protests in top importer China over strict COVID-19 curbs fuelled demand concerns.
The third day of the debate on the committee stage or the third reading of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2023 has commenced in Parliament.
- New mysterious monolith appears in California - CNET (Category: Technology)
- New mysterious monolith appears in California - CNET (Category: Technology)
- New mysterious monolith appears in California - CNET (Category: Technology)
- New mysterious monolith appears in California - CNET (Category: Technology)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday shared that after helping Sri Lanka with currency swap, many countries communicated with her to get the same kind of assistance from Bangladesh.
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[…]The post Who Has Printed The Biggest Quantity Of Money? Lakshman, Cabraal Or Nandalal? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: The Performance Of Ceylon’s Currency Board (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Has The Monetary Board Failed The Nation? (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Popular Fallacies Relating To Central Banking (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank Independence: Issue To The Fore Again, But Will The Government Have Foresight To Do... (Category: Breaking News)
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- Who Is The Terrorist In The Israeli War On Gaza? (Category: Breaking News)
- Middle East Conflict: Why We Should Support Israel? (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t It Time For Sri Lanka To Expel Israelis? (Category: Breaking News)
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