Kushner meets Netanyahu after rare talks with Hamas as Washington pushes a new road map – but Israeli strikes continue, more than 1,250 Palestinians have […]
Category: World News
International news and global developments with relevance to Sri Lanka’s economy, geopolitics, and international relations.
Iran Says Deal With Oman on Strait of Hormuz Is in Final Stages
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei did […]
India’s Foreign Secretary Arrives as Colombo-New Delhi Ties Gather Pace
COLOMBO, Wednesday – Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Colombo on Wednesday for an official visit expected to reinforce the rapidly expanding partnership between […]
Thailand’s Stock Market Looks to Global Investors
Delta Electronics remains one of the SET’s dominant listed companies as confidence gradually improves Thailand’s capital market continues to attract close attention from regional investors […]
Ceasefire Hopes Fade as Gaza Fighting Continues
Israel says no final agreement has been reached despite renewed diplomatic efforts Despite fresh diplomatic momentum and reports of progress towards a new ceasefire framework, […]
Thailand’s Stock Marcket Looks to Global Investores
Delta Electronics remains one of the SET’s dominant listed companies as confidence gradually improves Thailand’s capital market continues to attract close attention from regional investors […]
Britain Faces a Busy Political Autumn
Government prepares for Parliament’s return amid pressure over economy and public services Britain’s political attention is increasingly turning towards Westminster as the Government prepares for […]
Ceasefire Hopes Fade as Gaza Fighting Continues
Israel says no final agreement has been reached despite renewed diplomatic efforts Despite fresh diplomatic momentum and reports of progress towards a new ceasefire framework, […]
Court Directs New Probe Into ₹28 – Crore Bribery Case
A Chennai court has ordered a fresh investigation into the alleged ₹28-crore bribery case involving DMK MLA Vaithilingam, reopening one of the state’s most closely […]
Ukraine : A War With No Exit Sign
The war in Ukraine has entered that particularly dangerous stage in which it has become both permanent and unpredictable. The dramatic movement of the conflict’s […]
America’s Allies Are Still Guessing
Trump Reassures NATO – After First Shaking It President Donald Trump left NATO’s latest summit having reaffirmed America’s commitment to collective defence, praised the alliance’s […]
Seven Prime Ministers in Ten Years: What Has Happened to Britain?
When Sir Keir Starmer entered Downing Street after Labour’s emphatic election victory, many believed Britain had finally found what it had been searching for since […]
Peace in the Middle East: Is the Worst Finally Over?
For the first time in many months, there appears to be something resembling cautious optimism emerging from the Middle East. That optimism is fragile. It […]
Trump’s Wars: Easier to Start Than End
The position around the Strait of Hormuz has become materially more dangerous over the past 48 hours. The immediate concern is no longer merely the […]
Middle East on Edge
A REGION WAITING FOR THE NEXT MISCALCULATION The Middle East today resembles a pressure cooker with multiple valves rattling at the same time.On one side […]
Middle East on the BrinkIsrael Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon
Oil Shock Fears Return as Iran Warns of Retaliation The Middle East appeared to edge dangerously closer toward a wider regional confrontation Tuesday night as […]
Trump, Tehran & the Weekend Question
Brinkmanship, Bullying Or Another Middle East Miscalculation? The Middle East tonight once again appears trapped somewhere between diplomacy and detonation. One moment there are whispers […]
Singapore’s Biggest Fear May No Longer Be Recession but Losing Its Rhythm
Tonight in Singapore, beneath the polished skyline, immaculate transport systems and the carefully calibrated confidence of one of Asia’s most disciplined states, a quieter anxiety […]
