World View
Biden is Laying the Groundwork for a Mideast Quad
Biden is repeating his black magic. Donald Trump’s impetuous decision to murder Iranian General Qassem Soleimani haunts the Pentagon and CIA. Biden hopes to exorcise Soleimani’s ghost with his troop …
Diplomacy
U.S. donates 500,000 RDT to Sri Lanka for early COVID-19 detection
The United States donated 500,000 Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) as part of its commitment to support Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19. These tests, worth 300 million Sri Lankan rupees (USD 1.5 mi…
feature
Scenario for US & NATO Invasion of Crimea and Origins of American Hatred of Russia
The US would likely push its case for an invasion of Crimea as a first step to destabilize Russia. The US can and would argue before the United Nations that “international law” (US law) rejects Russi…
N. S. Venkataraman
Security Concerns of Chinese Personnel in Pakistan and Elsewhere
Not only in Pakistan but even in other countries subjected to domination by Chinese government, the anti Chinese feelings are growing. There have been protests in Sri Lanka in recent times against…
Diplomacy
U.S. donates over 1.5 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to Sri Lanka
The U.S. has donated over 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Sri Lanka. These vaccines, delivered through COVAX, will save lives and increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage essential…
Social
Sri Lanka's Port City: Opportunity or Nightmare'?
The Colombo Port City differs from most other special economic zones around the world in that the land on which it stands was reclaimed from the sea, and it is very much part of Sri Lanka’s territory…
World View
India-China: Bhai-bhai to buy-buy to bye-bye
China has risen on the foundations of its human capabilities and Indians ought to have a better appreciation of that. by Sanjaya Baru This is a historic month for China. The Communist Party of China …
Diplomacy
US commits USD 150 million to support small businesses and empower Sri Lankan women
The United States continues to support small businesses in Sri Lanka as they work to overcome the economic challenges posed by the pandemic. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (D…
feature
Saigonisation of Afghanistan ?
In Afghanistan, having in mind the example of South Vietnam, people who have worked with foreign forces have no illusions. by Tomislav Jakić As the date of complete withdrawal of US tro…
Diplomacy
US Provides USD75 Mn to Strengthen Sri Lankan Small and Medium Businesses
The United States is providing a welcome boost to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Sri Lanka struggling with the impact of the pandemic. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation …
Human Rights
Sri Lanka: Perils of Vaccine Diplomacy
When the vaccine shortfall erupted, it was thanks to Sri Lanka’s non-aligned diplomacy that it could turn to China which immediately provided a gift of 600,000 doses of its Sinopharm in March follo…
Diplomacy
Sri Lanka: Vish Govindasamy elected as Chairman of CCC
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Mr. Vish Govindasamy as its Chairman during the Chamber’s 182nd Annual General Meeting on Tuesday (29). Mr. Govindasamy succeeds Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya who com…
Diplomacy
US Provides Crucial Nutritional Assistance to Sri Lankan Children
On June 21, a first group of approximately 110,000 students from 887 primary schools received a delivery of vital food aid funded by the American people. Students in Badulla, Kilinochchi, Monaraga…
feature
The myth of Joe Biden: 8 lies debunked
In April, Joe Biden marked 100 days in the White House. His ‘statesmanlike’ presidency has earned plaudits from establishment mouthpieces worldwide. by Joe Attard There are many illusions in Joe …
Social Plugin