Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A Formula for Change
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror, Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD), the charismatic leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) and a candidate in the upcoming presidential election, has once again promised to sweep the nation off its feet by tackling the monster of corruption that has thrown Sri Lanka’s economy into a tailspin. […]
AKD:Travel Expenditure
Responding to allegations that some Rs. 70 million had been spent on foreign trips, National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said only Rs. 3.37 million had been spent on his overseas trips. In an interview with the Daily Mirror, he said his India and China visits were sponsored by the governments of India […]
Hasina’s Tearful Departure
Oh, the mighty fall of the “beloved” Sheikh Hasina Wazed, Bangladesh’s longest-serving Prime Minister, is a tale for the ages. Picture this: after weeks of student-led protests that shockingly turned deadly and engulfed the nation in chaos, our dear Hasina decided it was time to bid adieu. Apparently, the protests weren’t just your run-of-the-mill college […]
Espionage So Deep: Russian Spies’ Kids Unaware of Their True Identity
In a historic move last Thursday, the United States and Russia executed one of the largest prisoner exchanges in post-Soviet history. This sweeping deal, which involved at least seven countries, saw the release of two dozen detainees, including former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The children of two Russian […]
Rohitha’s Power Biking for Ranil
Rohitha Abegunawardana is a law maker and now he has pledged support for the big boss Ranil Wicramasingha .It seems that he thinks that he can not only make laws but brake the law and even bend it as he desires. Rohitha Abeygunawardena of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) had no issues in riding […]
Fans Outraged: World’s Fastest Man Determined by Just Five-Thousandths of a Second
In a dramatic turn of events, what should have been a celebration of athletic prowess has become a source of contention as fans protest Noah Lyles’ Olympic gold medal victory following a highly controversial finish. In Sunday’s men’s 100m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, USA sprinter Noah Lyles came in first after a last-second […]
Prime Minister’s Holiday Amid UK Riots: Malaysia Issues Travel Warning
Malaysia has become the first country to warn its citizens against visiting the UK as riots continue across the country. The notice was released by Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which said it is “closely monitoring the series of protests currently taking place in several areas of the United Kingdom, following the stabbing incident in […]
Speaker Rebuffs President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Latest Strategy Over IGP Appointment
In yet another strategic maneuver gone awry, President and independent presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe finds himself facing mounting challenges as the Speaker of Parliament, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, firmly dismissed his suggestion to engage the Chief Justice (CJ) on the contentious issue surrounding the Inspector General of Police (IGP) position. On July 28, Wickremesinghe called for […]
U.S. Senator Found Guilty of Bribery—Will Sri Lankan Politicians Ever Be Held Accountable?
Senator Bob Menendez, a longtime powerful Democratic senator from New Jersey, was recently found guilty on all counts after being tried on charges of accepting bribes. These bribes included cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes-Benz convertible, intended to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar. Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of […]
Supreme Court vs. The Cabinet: Visa Wars
In a move that could be straight out of a courtroom drama, the Supreme Court has hit the pause button on the Cabinet’s decision to roll out a new online and expatriate visa system in Sri Lanka. This suspension will last until the ongoing petitions are resolved, with the Court ordering a rollback to the […]