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BY Ajeyo Basu New Delhi: Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has based the very purpose of its existance on establishing Muslim rule over ‘Hindu’ India. However, the setbacks in the wars of 1965 and 1971 made the Pakistan Army – the actual rulers of the impoverished country – realise the futility of direct military confrontation […]
- Pakistan Reaps What It Sowed (Category: Breaking News)
- What is behind a resurgence of violent attacks in Pakistan? (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan’s Alarming Rise in Terrorism Is Fueled by Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan restricts movement of Afghans through Torkham border after rise in terror attacks: Report (Category: Breaking News)
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)
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)
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)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. Both leaders spoke on a wide range of issues pertaining to bilateral, regional and global matters. During the meeting, the Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, “Covid, trade difficulties have taken a toll on the global economy, and […]
- Will Modi’s soft power diplomacy be an antidote to Russia–Ukraine War? (Category: Breaking News)
- India ready to assist Sri Lanka secure IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- China refuses to condemn Russia’s Ukraine invasion during G20 deadlock (Category: Breaking News)
- France, US hail PM Modi’s advice to Putin over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Serbia’s football association after its team hung a controversial flag depicting Kosovo in their dressing room prior to their World Cup defeat by Brazil. The flag showed an outline of Kosovo filled with the Serbia flag, with the words ‘no surrender’. Tensions are running high between ethnic Serbs and the Albanian-led […]
- Brazilian football legend Pele has died (Category: Breaking News)
- Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
- Rebecca Welch becomes Premier League’s first woman referee (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia players criticise rights record of World Cup hosts Qatar (Category: Breaking News)
India has signed off on a joint statement following a meeting of the Moscow Format on Afghanistan, which terms as “unacceptable” the military infrastructure facilities built by other nations in that country. While Russia and Pakistan perceive this line to be a reference to the US, Delhi’s view is that it is about Pakistan’s military […]
- Taliban welcomes back India-trained Afghan Defence personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Will Modi’s soft power diplomacy be an antidote to Russia–Ukraine War? (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran, India complete each other: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghans celebrate Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup 2022 win (Category: Breaking News)
Support for Ukraine apparently cannot involve heightened diplomatic efforts to halt the bloodshed — after all, how would that help the weapons manufacturers and arms traders who are reaping a bonanza? All too many of those who justifiably excoriate the Chinese and Russian intolerance of dissent are blind to the transgressions against freedom of opinion […]
- ‘Ukraine is alive and kicking’: Zelensky in address to US Congress (Category: Breaking News)
- US mulling supplying fighter jets for Ukraine: White House (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine for first time since full-scale war began (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden urges G7 to stay together as leaders target Russian gold (Category: Breaking News)
People’s Bank recently entered into an agreement with the National Investment Industrial Bank in Russia to facilitate anovel remittance mechanism that enables efficient and convenient fund transfers from Russia to accounts in Sri Lanka. According to this arrangement, beneficiaries in Sri Lanka, especiallyservice providers, exporters etc. will be able to receive fundsquickly and cost effectively. [...
- Parliament approves appointment of Sri Lanka’s new HC to Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Singer secures 18th consecutive ‘People’s Brand of the Year’ Award at SLIM-KANTAR PEOPLE’S AWARD... (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament approves appointment of new Foreign Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Wins Gold in Land and Property Sector at TAGS Awards 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Erosion & Climate Change: Sri Lanka Is Adrift In The Indian Ocean appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- On Being Prepared; The Sri Lankan Experience (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact Of Climate Change In Sri Lanka: National Security Challenges & Way Forward (Category: Breaking News)
- A Global Tropical Coral Bank: Responding To The Increasing Frequencies Of Coral Bleaching & Loss (Category: Breaking News)
- Constitution Making, Global Warming & Incorporating E-Governance (Category: Breaking News)
Novak Djokovic must get past Casper Ruud for his first ATP Finals crown since 2015 after defeating Taylor Fritz in straight sets in Turin. The Serb was made to work by the 25-year-old Californian, with both sets going to a tie break. But Djokovic, 35, edged it both times, winning 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (8-6) and […]
- Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic wins Australian Open 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic beats Ben Shelton to reach US Open final (Category: Breaking News)
- Daniil Medvedev replaces Novak Djokovic as world number one (Category: Breaking News)
Rishi Sunak has pledged £50m in defence aid to Ukraine as he met President Volodymyr Zelensky in his first visit to Kyiv since becoming prime minister. Mr Sunak said it was “deeply humbling” to be in Kyiv and that the UK would continue to stand by Ukraine. “Since the first days of the war, Ukraine […]
- Kyiv hit by new massive Russian drone attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Wave of explosions hit Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project (Category: Breaking News)
Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the country’s east, killing two people, though U.S. President Joe Biden said it was “unlikely” it was fired from Russia.The blast, which Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy decried as “a very significant escalation,” prompted Biden to call an emergency meeting of G-7 and NATO leaders. A […]
- ‘Ukraine is alive and kicking’: Zelensky in address to US Congress (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia to take more aggressive stance against Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Up to 40 countries could boycott Paris Olympic Games, says Poland sports minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine war: Biden prepared to meet Putin to end Russia’s war (Category: Breaking News)
A Dutch court on Thursday convicted two Russians and a pro-Moscow Ukrainian separatist in absentia of the murders of 298 people who died in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine and sentenced them to life imprisonment. One Russian was acquitted because of a lack of evidence.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday said that her country’s strategy of ‘friendshoring’ aligns the manufacturing and sourcing of components and raw materials with shared values. Yellen, who is visiting India for the first time as US Treasury Secretary, at the Microsoft India Development Centre, said that the pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war are reasons […]
- Yellen ‘eager’ to work with China on debt, other global challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Joe Biden to nominate Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary (Category: USA, New York)
- Joe Biden to nominate Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary (Category: USA, New York)
- Joe Biden to nominate Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary (Category: USA, New York)
India and Indonesia think tanks – The Centre for Global Affairs and Public Policy (CGAPP) and Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF) respectively, held a discussion on “G20 and Global Dynamics” and recognized the impact of close bilateral cooperation. Indonesia is all set to host the G20 summit at Bali from November 15-17. What is equally significant is that I...
- Crisis in multilateralism affecting developing nations most: PM at G20 meet (Category: Breaking News)
- HAL hands over advanced light helicopter to Mauritius ahead of schedule (Category: Breaking News)
- China may not pay for climate change despite being ‘biggest annual emitter’ (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF asks China to boost vaccination, recalibrate strategy to fight Covid (Category: Breaking News)
The meet between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the run-up to the recent Bali summit of the G20 countries has almost overwhelmingly attracted world attention and this is only to be expected, considering the importance to the world of the principal issues in US-China relations. However, of equal importance ought […]
- As ‘New Cold War’ intensifies, West woos Africa and ASEAN region (Category: Breaking News)
- EU pledges $10bn investment in Southeast Asia during ASEAN summit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka looks to work closer with ASEAN (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to bag yet another ASEAN MoU (Category: Business)
NATO s secretary-general said Tuesday s blast in Poland was likely caused by a Ukrainian air defence missile but that Russia was ultimately responsible because it started the war.
Sri Lanka, India and several other countries abstained from voting on a draft resolution approved by the UN General Assembly that recognised that Russia must be responsible for making reparations to Ukraine.The post Sri Lanka, India abstain on UN resolution calling on Russia to make reparations to Ukraine appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Vote on SL 'politically motivated'-Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- New resolution on Sri Lanka adopted at United Nations Human Rights Council with 20 votes in favour (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka supports United Nations resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Reasons for supporting US resolution – Indian representative at UNHRC (Category: Breaking News)
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Donald Trump, the only president impeached twice, launched a campaign to reclaim the Oval Office on Tuesday, two years after voters ousted him and a week after they rejected his hand-picked candidates in several pivotal Senate races.The post Former President Donald Trump launches 2024 presidential campaign appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ON...
- Poli (Sigh): Trump Hurting GOP And His Own Legacy (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Poli (Sigh): Trump Hurting GOP And His Own Legacy (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Donald Trump to contest 2024 presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Banks Works To Refine GOP Agenda After Trump (Category: USA, Indiana)
Sri Lanka abstained from voting on a resolution at the UN General Assembly that calls for Russia to pay war reparations to Ukraine. India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka were among the countries that abstained. The UN General Assembly yesterday (Monday) adopted the resolution that calls for […]
- Sri Lanka again abstains from voting on resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka abstains from voting on resolution against Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India abstain on UN resolution calling on Russia to make reparations to Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- China refuses to condemn Russia’s Ukraine invasion during G20 deadlock (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated that whatever superpower enters the Indian Ocean, there should not be any threat to India.The post There shouldn’t be any threat to India despite presence of any superpower enter Indian Ocean – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka President leaves for Australia to attend 7th Indian Ocean Conference (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not join any big power as we don’t want conflict in the Indian Ocean – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Indian President Droupadi Murmu (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says Chinese military survey ship will port only to refuel (Category: Breaking News)
By MAHADIYA HAMZA ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s tourism revival is facing a challenge in bringing in more high spending foreign visitors due to increasing protests locally while monetary tightening, impacts of Russian invasion into Ukraine, and rising inflation globally.The move is likely to slow the island nation’s recovery from the unprecedented economic crisis as it is […]
- Developing plans and policies without young people is a futile exercise: UNICEF Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent measures needed to halt exodus of skilled personnel (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP, EU assistance to equip tourism industry for sustainable future (Category: Breaking News)
- OPA panel discussion: The Role of Domestic Aviation in Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Lula’s Slender Congressional Majority; Time To Mobilise! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Partnership Between NPP & JVP Must Be Emboldened (Category: Breaking News)
- Social Democracy, The NPP’s Tasks & Global Extremism (Category: Breaking News)
- Next Round: Ranil Versus The JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Yoruba People & Culture (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the Parliament on Thursday (November 10) Sri Lanka won’t have a major issue with food security during next year, hopefully.The post Sri Lanka won’t have a major issue with food security during next year – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Climate Colonialism At CoP 28: Carbon Laundering Via Green Bondscams? (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB: Cop who failed to prevent bombings to be made IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- Cop sacked for playing piano while Gotabaya fled (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan stakeholders prepare for COP 27 in Joint Climate Change Dialogues (Category: Breaking News)
We Sri Lankans seem to have a couple of character traits reposing in most persons, more particularly the Sinhalese, which seem never to die off. They are harboured across the board from the filthy rich to the disadvantaged and often exhibited in-country. One is short memories; two others are rank selfishness and dishonesty, yet another […]
- Cooperation to catch thieves; roses for pooja; breaching bonds (Category: Breaking News)
- Dog too dies in Delft killing spree (Category: Breaking News)
- Godahewa says President by his erratic behavior has become misfit to run country (Category: Breaking News)
- National Council sub-committee suggests using 87 octane petrol by trishaws and motorcycles (Category: Breaking News)
India’s updated Nationally Determined Commitments (NDC) are strong on paper but not to drive down more emissions compared to the previous commitment, according to a report released at the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.India has not put out details of the 2070 Net Zero target announced […]
- Lanka hosts Global Climate Promise Exchange Workshop (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hits the nail on the head at UN ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum (Category: Breaking News)
- Writing on the wall for South Asia from climate change, several studies point out (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent action needed in South Asia to curb deadly air pollution (Category: Breaking News)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz could very well have broken rank with some of his fellow member states in the European Union by choosing to visit China with the aim of mending economic fences with the latter. Scholz sought to reassure the political leadership of the Union and their publics that he meant well by his […]
- XI HUNGERS FOR GLOBAL INTERACTION AFTER GETTING THIRD TERM (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil holds bilateral talks with Germany, Kazakhstan leaders (Category: Breaking News)
- Europe’s disunity over China deepens (Category: Breaking News)
- German defence minister resigns amid criticism, pressure over Ukraine arms (Category: Breaking News)
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday ordered his troops to withdraw from the occupied Ukrainian city of Kherson and take up defensive lines on the opposite bank of the River Dnipro.
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