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International news and global developments with relevance to Sri Lanka’s economy, geopolitics, and international relations.
Starmer’s Problem Is No Longer Mandelson. It’s Judgment
British politics is ruthless not because it enjoys scandal, but because it has a long memory for judgment failures. The current storm around Keir Starmer is no longer […]
US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
China’s leader Xi Jinping called Taiwan “the most important issue” in China-US relations during a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Xi […]
Talks or Tension? Iran–US Negotiations Enter a Precarious Phase
A familiar cycle now unfolds on the world stage: tensions between two long-time rivals, punctuated by military posturing, public threats, and the sudden possibility of […]
UN Warns of Financial Collapse by July as Unpaid U.S. Dues Threaten Global Operations
The New York Times reports that the United Nations has warned of an imminent financial collapse, saying it could run out of money by July 2026 if major member […]
Indonesia Stock Exchange CEO Steps Down Amidst $80 Billion Market Turmoil
The head of the Indonesia Stock Exchange resigned on Friday following a warning from the index provider MSCI about a potential downgrade to “frontier” market […]
Trump Announces Increased Tariffs on South Korean Imports Following Trade Deal Delays
President Donald Trump announced on Monday an increase in tariffs on South Korean imports, specifically targeting the automotive, lumber, and pharmaceutical sectors, raising them to […]
U.S. Military Posture Near Iran
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group — accompanied by guided-missile destroyers and other naval assets — has arrived in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, […]
TikTok Unveils Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report
TikTok has unveiled its Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting its continuous efforts to foster a secure digital environment for its users. The report, […]
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Six European Nations, Including Denmark and UK, Over Greenland Dispute
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Denmark and seven other European nations will face a 10 percent tariff starting February, which will […]
Vietnam Prepares for 14th Party Congress, Celebrating Four Decades of Economic Growth
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Vietnam is preparing to host the 14th Party Congress on January 14, marking four decades of growth and progress since the launch […]
Bitget Reaches $18 Billion in Tokenized Stock Volume with Strong 82% Institutional Backing: Messari Research Reports
Bitget, recognized as the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has been featured in a recent Messari research report that delves into the platform’s evolving market […]
Iraq sends aid to Gaza, strengthening regional role, support – report
The Iraqis said that the aid is “an embodiment of Iraq’s steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause, and stemming from the humanitarian commitment […]
U.S. Strike on Venezuela Sends Ripples Through Global Markets, but Oil Impact Seen as Limited
A large-scale U.S. military strike on Venezuela in early January 2026 has heightened geopolitical tensions, triggered safe-haven flows in financial markets, and renewed debate over […]
“The Rules-Based Order”, With Asterisks
There is a sound the international system makes when it is embarrassed. It is not a bang. It is not even a protest. It is […]
US seizes two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers linked to Venezuelan oil
The United States says it has seized two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports in “back-to-back” operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean. US […]
Gaza: Aid Is Getting In – But Not Nearly Enough
The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire, despite occasional announcements of aid deliveries and ceasefire punctuations. On the surface, the story often reads […]
UK Reaction to Maduro’s Capture: Cautious, Non-Committal, and Acutely Aware of the Rules-Based Order
Britain’s response to one of the most extraordinary episodes in contemporary geopolitics has been defined not by heat, but by restraint — and, for some […]