Indian submarine departs from Colombo

The Indian Navy submarine INS Vela completed a three-day visit to Sri Lanka this week, in a move that seems aimed at building closer ties between the two militaries.

Somaliland goes to the polls amidst push for international recognition
The self-declared republic held its fourth general election, with global recognition of the state an issue for both leading candidates.
Tamil American Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new US Department with Elon Musk

Vivek Ramaswamy, an American entrepreneur and Republican politician of Tamil Brahmin heritage, has been appointed by US President-elect Donald Trump to co-head a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.

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US sanctions Indian firm managing Sri Lanka’s airport over ties to Russia

The United States has sanctioned India-based Shaurya Aeronautics Private Limited (Shaurya), part of a consortium with Russia’s Airports of Regions Management Company to oversee Sri Lanka’s Mattala Rajapaksa Airport.

Sri Lanka Central Bank’s new agreement sparks concerns over NGO surveillance

 In a move that has raised concerns over government scrutiny of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has signed an agreement to expand the exchange of information on investigations and prosecutions involving money laundering, terrorist financing, and related activities connected to NGOs.

Hundreds of Tamil Nadu fishermen protests arrests by Sri Lankan Navy

Hundreds of fishermen from Tamil Nadu staged a roadblock on the Pamban bridge in Rameshwaram, demanding the immediate release of 23 local fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy. This protest, amidst growing tensions, was coupled with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s written request to the Indian central government to intervene and curb the recurring arrests of Tamil fishermen.

Saudi Crown Prince condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza as ‘genocide’ and denounces attack on Iran
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as “genocide,
What happened at the 2024 BRICS Summit?

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the annual BRICS summit last month in the southwestern city of Kazan – a three-day gathering with leaders from 36 countries, as well as the UN Secretary General in attendance.

NTK leader Seeman calls for sanctions on Sri Lanka
The leader of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), a Tamil nationalist party in India, has called for economic sanctions against Sri Lanka in light of the ongoing Palk Strait disputes and brutality against Tamil fishermen. Speaking to reporters on Monday, the NTK leader, Senthamizhan Seeman, urged the Indian Government to impose economic sanctions against Sri Lanka. Seeman specifically referred to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's statement that Indian fishermen crossing the border illegally would 'face firm action'.
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