Donald Trump’s comments about Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s leftwing president: Trump said the country was being “run by a sick man” and accused him of producing and selling […]
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International news and global developments with relevance to Sri Lanka’s economy, geopolitics, and international relations.
US action in Venezuela a dangerous precedent: UN Secretary General
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concerns over the recent actions taken by the United States in Venezuela, stating that these […]
Crowd roars in standing ovation for Bondi hero Ahmad at sold-out Ashes Test in Sydney
A sold-out SCG crowd roared as Ahmed al-Ahmed, his arm in sling and his hand on his heart, walked onto the pitch just before play […]
The Capture That Shook the Hemisphere
Maduro Extradited — Now What? By Faraz ShauketalyThe United States says it has done what years of diplomacy, sanctions, legal cases, and political pressure could not: […]
US facing big mess if attempts made to ‘run’ inflating Venezuela, economist says
The United States faces a potential crisis if it proceeds with plans to manage Venezuela, a nation suffering from severe instability and unspecified inflation rates, […]
US captures Venezuelan leader Trump says amid calls to respect international law
The United States has successfully apprehended Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, transporting them out of the country following a military operation, according to […]
New UK Visa Rules Come into Play
If you were under the impression that Britain was merely reviewing immigration, think again. This is not a review. It is a recalibration — with a ruler, […]
Gaza – The Forgotten People, Victims of Zionist Policies
By Faraz Shauketaly – www.shauketaly.com GAZA: CEASEFIRE WITHOUT PEACE In Gaza, the guns have largely fallen silent — but nothing resembling peace has arrived. What […]
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
An Arkansas Powerball player has won an astounding $1.817 billion (£1.34 billion) jackpot in a Christmas Eve drawing, marking it as the second-largest lottery prize […]
BBC overhauls editorial committee after Trump speech row
The BBC has announced a shake-up of a key editorial committee following criticism of how the broadcaster handled concerns about the editing of a Donald […]
China’s ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture to operate TikTok US app
TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has signed binding agreements with three major investors to sell just over 80% of its U.S. assets to American and […]
Removing Blair from Gaza’s TPC is necessary correction of historic mistake
Tony Blair’s anticipated role quickly emerged as a source of deep concern for many stakeholders. Many actors involved in negotiations to end Israel’s genocidal war […]
Bondi Beach shootings: 16 dead
Health minister says 16 people dead including a child NSW health minister Ryan Park has confirmed 16 people have now died from yesterday’s shooting. Speaking […]
Removing TONY BLAIR – Good or Bad?
Many actors involved in negotiations to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and begin its reconstruction breathed a collective sigh of relief when it was […]
Australian Ban on under 16’s Social Media now Legalised
Australia is now the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from a host of platforms Millions […]
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse […]
Lando Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi
Lando Norris soaked up the pressure of a nervy Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to finish on the podium and in turn secure the F1 Drivers’ […]
NETFLIX to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind “Harry Potter” and “Friends,” to buy its studio and streaming business […]