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...
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...
Building disaster resilience: Need for more practical implementation and community coordination
Going beyond facing emergency situations to build strong mechanisms with State and community participation By Kaushi Jayawardena The trembling shock from a disaster...
