Year: 2026
Two Australian sailors were on board US submarine when it torpedoed Iranian warship
Two Australian sailors were aboard the nuclear-powered US submarine when it torpedoed – and sank – an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri...
US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war
The United States (US) Senate has failed to pass a resolution seeking to rein in US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. The...
Great Satan, AKD’s failure, PC roadblock, Easter massacre, and rising Reds
By Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka The upside of an enforced, unplugged existence and involuntary time-out, is that you get to see things more clearly...
Key updates from the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran
The situation in the Middle East has remained critical as the regional conflict enters its fifth day. Following are several key updates on...
Sri Lanka Cricket at a crossroad
By Dinouk Colombage Sri Lanka Cricket hit a new low with their untimely exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup. The premature departure...
Substandard coal saga: CEA probes Norochcholai environmental impact
The controversy surrounding the procurement and use of substandard coal shipments for the Lakvijaya coal power plant in Norochcholai has taken another twist...
China and Russia back Iran’s sovereignty
China has stated that it supports Iran in defending its sovereignty and urged the United States and Israel to immediately halt military operations,...
Middle East conflict heats up Sri Lanka’s political landscape
Sajith urges Govt. to denounce act of aggression in violation of international law while former Presidents MR and RW as well as FSP...
Broken lines: Disaster miscommunication in Sri Lanka’s up country
By Lughadarini Yogaraja On 15 January 2026, as Sri Lanka marked Thai Pongal, members of the Malayah (Hill Country Tamil) community gathered at...
An Iranian regime change is a bridge too far
By Dinouk Colambage As the war between the U.S. – Israel – Iran enters its third day, the objectives of this conflict are...
