News Feature

Iranian naval personnel depart Sri Lanka after weeks-long maritime episode

More than 240 Iranian naval personnel who had been temporarily sheltered in Sri Lanka have now departed the island, bringing closure to a...

International

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, after the collapse...

International

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

Lebanon and Israel have held their first diplomatic talks in over three decades, a rare encounter aimed at ending fighting between Israel and...

Opinion

Women in Sri Lanka’s boards: The glass ceiling persists

By Cathrine Weerakkody Sri Lanka presents a striking paradox. Women consistently outperform men in higher education, with tertiary enrolment at 23% for women...