Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shahhas been sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister after a landslide victory in the country’s first election since last year’s youth-led...
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed to US-Israel allies
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any transit through the waterway will face “harsh...
Bombs in the name of freedom: The war on Iran and its limits
By Lionel Bopage This article is a critical examination of the 2026 US–Iran conflict, its humanitarian toll, and the enduring struggle for self-determination....
Food insecurity is the ‘hidden devil’ of global conflicts: The case of urea
By Prof. Buddhi Marambe Wars and conflicts have always had serious negative effects on economies around the world. They often damage infrastructure, block...
Court orders retrial in Raviraj case, 10 years after acquittal
The Court of Appeal has on Thursday (26) ordered a retrial in the assassination case of former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) member of...
Russian Deputy Energy Minister Marshavin in Colombo
A delegation led by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin has arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) on a three-day official visit. Deputy...
Japan starts release of state-held oil to stabilize supplies
The Japanese government on Thursday started releasing state-held oil to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, as part of the...
Iran imposing toll system for vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The conflict in West Asia has put enormous stress on one of the key shipping routes that passes through the Strait of Hormuz....
Neutral waters in troubled seas
By Dr. Akalanka Thilakarathna Recent developments in the Indian Ocean have drawn unusual attention to Sri Lanka’s maritime environment. The reported sinking of...
