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[…]The post NATO Expansion: The Untold Agreement & Its Role In The Ukraine War appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – V: A “Carnival” Of Quads (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – II: US Military-Industrial Complex & The War Without End (Category: Breaking News)
The world economy had not recovered from the daunting impact of coronavirus, the geo-political headwinds such as Russia-Ukraine war impacted the recovery process in 2022 and before this war settled, Israel-Gaza conflict deepened the geo-politics and geo-political fragmentation. The geo-political
- Premier Kristina's all I and mighty (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Lanka’s growth to contract by 7.6% in 2022 – ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- Be wary of geo politics - UNP (Category: Breaking News)
- Can J&K’s GSDP to reach $28 billion with 7.5% growth in 2023-24 (Category: Breaking News)
The President of Iran was on Sunday night feared dead after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in a mountainous region. The lives of Ebrahim Raisi and Hossein Amirabdollahian, his foreign minister, were “at risk”, an Iranian official said during a large search and rescue mission. Ahmad Vahidi, the Iranian interior minister, blamed the crash, […]
- US and EU consider new sanctions against Iran (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran confirms death of President and Foreign Minister in helicopter crash (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka saddened over the death or Iran’s President, FM (Category: Breaking News)
- Argentina seeks Sri Lanka’s help to arrest Iran’s Interior Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to replace his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced. The 68-year-old has been in the role since 2012 and is to be appointed the head of Russia’s Security Council. Papers published by the upper chamber
- Trump lawyer clashes with Michael Cohen in hush-money trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Have Trump prosecutors made their case at hush-money trial? (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- Little chance of change as Vladimir Putin is sworn in again (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- At least 49 civilians, 15 soldiers killed in northeast Mali attacks – interim government (Category: Breaking News)
- Another Sri Lanka Army contingent heads to Mali (Category: Breaking News)
- Four Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IED attack in Mali: UN (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
For the fifth time Vladimir Putin took the long walk through the Grand Kremlin Palace to the St Andrew’s Throne Hall. There he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Russia’s president for a new six-year term. “We are a united and great people. Together we will overcome
- Russia says all four suspects arrested after 133 killed at concert hall (Category: Breaking News)
- Georgia rocked by clashes over ‘foreign agent’ bill (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn for Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
For the fifth time Vladimir Putin will be taking the long walk through the Grand Kremlin Palace to the St Andrew’s Throne Hall. There he will take the oath of office and be sworn in as Russia’s president for a new six-year term The route may be familiar, but much has changed since Putin
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Ghana rejoices as ‘crown jewels’ looted by British put on display (Category: Breaking News)
- Bishop stabbed during sermon in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
SIPRI Report Reveals India’s Surge in Military Spending, Self-Reliance Drive Amidst Escalating Geopolitical Tensions The latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) paints a picture of India’s burgeoning military prowess, showcasing a significant climb in global rankings. With a military expenditure totaling $83.6 billion in 2023, India secured the fou...
- India’s Resolve: Securing Borders and Bolstering Economies Amidst Rising Chinese Tensions (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Acquisition of Hambantota Port: A Strategic move to strengthen its maritime capabilities (Category: Breaking News)
- Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Ensuring Maritime Security: India’s Strategic Response (Category: Breaking News)
- INDIA’S GLOBAL ROLE: Insights from Munich Security Meet 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – V: A “Carnival” Of Quads (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post With A View To A Kill (Master Spy-James Bond)! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Rat Cunning Or Intelligent Nation Building? (Category: Breaking News)
- Taxes, Swiss Bank Accounts & The Chinese Cafe (Category: Breaking News)
- A Leap Of Faith Awaits (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris – A Moveable Feast (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo has demonstrated its own brand of strategic autonomy on issues from Russia’s war in Ukraine to China’s global footprint By Michael Kugelman Most South Asian governments tend to have nonaligned foreign policies, balancing their relations with major powers. This maximizes their diplomatic flexibility and ability to operate independently on the world stage, also known as […]
- Preparations for SLN’s Red Sea operations will cost USD 40 mn: expert (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Ocean should not be ‘playground’ of world military powers: SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy Commander explains persistent problem of large number of Indian vessels poaching in SL waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise against state repression: A call to the people (Category: Breaking News)
At least five Sri Lankans have reportedly been killed so far while fighting in the Ukraine-Russia war, according to Al Jazeera. In the latest incident, Nipuna Silva, a Sri Lankan soldier who quit his army position to fight for Russia in Ukraine due to better pay, is believed to have been killed
- Lankan mercenaries fighting on both sides of Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Indians recruiting Lanka’s ex-servicemen for Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to repatriate nationals trafficked into Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 100 Sri Lankans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinians Under Zionist Occupation – Part IV appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
Nikki Haley is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race after winning just two Republican primaries. “The time has now come to suspend my campaign,” she said at a news conference on Wednesday morning. Her departure will leave her rival Donald Trump as the only Republican left after he dominated Super Tuesday, racking up a […]
- Trump moves closer to Republican nomination with string of victories (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump ordered to pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump likely to be arrested and charged over hush money (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
Maldives and Sri Lanka discussed the current situation in the Indian Ocean region due to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and Israel and Palestine. State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon met the Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon at the Ministry of Defence
- Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence meets Maldivian Defence Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia and Sri Lanka discuss military training (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldivian Airlines commences direct flights to BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes increase in investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon met the Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon at the Ministry of Defence, Maldives yesterday (March 05).The post Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence meets Maldivian Defence Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Maldives and Sri Lanka discuss impact of war on Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldivian Envoy meets State Minister of Defence (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldivian Envoy and New Additional Director General of Civil Security Department meets Defence S... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Maldives must work together to counter violent extremism, illicit trafficking  St... (Category: Breaking News)
India presented a new perspective to conceptualise its relationship with the West. The perspective is based on emphasizing its distinctions from BRICS co-founders China and Russia. The new approach came through by way of a response to a query, during the recently concluded 60th Munich Security
- Foreign policy implications for the South of Asia’s rise (Category: Breaking News)
- For India, Sri Lanka is not indispensable, but for Sri Lanka, India is indispensable (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating India’s Future: A Deep Dive into Modi’s Governance (Category: Breaking News)
- Is The World, Hopelessly Divided Over Ukraine, Coming Together For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
N Sathiya Moorthy Chennai 4 February 2024 The way western nations through their diplomats deployed in Colombo continue to comment on what essentially are internal matters of the country, they should sooner than later be prepared for a future government either asking them to shut up or withdraw into a shell, at times quitting […]
- Anura insists visit to India will not change party policy (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- When AKD met AKD, why and to what end (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President invited for state visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By EMERITUS PROFESSOR RANJITH SENARATNE, Chairman, National Science Foundation and former General President, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science The global order in a state of flux Rapid economic and political changes in emerging economies and developing countries have an impact on the existing world order that is gradually moving from a Western-centred […]
- Sri Lanka sovereign rating at SD but ISBs downgraded to ‘D’ by S&P (Category: Breaking News)
- Multilateral treaties are tools for global governance (Category: Breaking News)
- INDIA’S GLOBAL ROLE: Insights from Munich Security Meet 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- SD police confirm 'Barefoot Bandit' was in state (Category: USA, Washington)
[…]The post Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Sri Lanka An Ethnocracy? (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 24: Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Are The Tamils Of The North & East Wanting To Live Separately From The Sinhalese? (Category: Breaking News)
Secretary to the Treasury and Finance Ministry Mahinda Siriwardana has said that even if Sri Lanka achieves the goal of zero corruption, tax revenue will still have to be increased to bridge the budget deficit and lessen the country’s debt burden. Referring to the Supreme Court ruling pertaining to economic management delivered on Nov 14, […]
- EPF asked to pay 30% tax unless it participates in domestic debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- CB Governor outlines importance of DDR to protect banks and save overall economy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team gives prognosis for Lanka at conclusion of nearly two-week visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. retains two foreign firms to restructure ISBs (Category: Breaking News)
, to Russia, where Vladimir Putin is set for another term amid heightened tensions with the […]
- Nexus between money, exchange rate, money printing and inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL’s inflation reduced to single digit levels in 2023 along with restoration of price stability’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Inflation – Public Enemy Number One (Category: Breaking News)
- Isn’t cleansing hearts a political issue? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Bleak Forecast For 2024 & Beyond: Politics (Security), Economics & Military appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Russian Presidential Election Results (Category: Breaking News)
- The Ugly New Face Of Terrorism (Category: Breaking News)
- Gathering Storms Cloud On The Horizon; Military, Political, Strategic & Economic Uncertainties A... (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
India’s domestic and foreign situation has changed tremendously compared to four years ago and it has achieved outstanding results in economic development and social governance, said an article published in China’s state-run Global Times. The article authored by Zhang Jiadong, director of the Center for South Asian Studies at Fudan University, said India has made […]
- No Pakistan-funded nuclear power plant in Sampur: Champika (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP worried about Ranil putting Sri Lanka under ‘Madani’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India Strong Enough To Stand Against West: Iranian Envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Super powers’ proposed for Aloha Stadium replacement agency (Category: USA, Hawaii)
[…]The post Israel Versus Palestinians: Thank God For South Africa’s Boldness appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Partial West & Shameful Muslim Leaders Complicit In Israel’s War Crimes In Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gathering Storms Cloud On The Horizon; Military, Political, Strategic & Economic Uncertainties Abound appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is It 1848 Again? Unrest This Time Is Global (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats To The Hegemony Of The US Dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- A Bleak Forecast For 2024 & Beyond: Politics (Security), Economics & Military (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post No Christmas In Bethlehem, Vatican Breakthrough & Himalayan Declaration appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- No room at the inn as Bethlehem celebrates Christmas (Category: Breaking News)
- Nativity Church in Bethlehem to bless President Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- A mass in Bethlehem to bless the President (Category: Breaking News)
- Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere (Category: USA, South Dakota)
[An article based on the Keynote Address delivered by Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, recently at the Annual Research Symposium 2023 of the University of Colombo] Introduction Inflation affects every aspect of our lives; it is a force that shapes our purchasing power, influences our financial decisions, and […]
- Nexus between money, exchange rate, money printing and inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘SL’s inflation reduced to single digit levels in 2023 along with restoration of price stability’ (Category: Breaking News)
- High interest rates have prevented contraction of economy – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CB eases monetary conditions by reducing its interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Don’t Disregard The Less Privileged appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Hoping Against Hope In The New Year (Category: Breaking News)
- Non-Consultative Business As Usual Approach Belittles Nation Crises That Cry For Priority (Category: Breaking News)
- Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparing The Ground For Early Elections (Category: Breaking News)
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