The re-election of Donald J. Trump as US president has ignited debate on how his ‘America First’ foreign policy will be put into action, as he gears up to enter the Oval Office once again next year. In contrast to the liberal internationalist vision espoused by President Biden, Trump’s doctrine has been touted as more isolationist and transactional in nature

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence dismissed rumours of a military withdrawal from temples and religious sites, asserting that troops stationed for 'security' would remain, as Buddhist shrines continue to be erected across the Tamil North-East.

The police in Mozambique have been accused of killing at least 18 unarmed bystanders following protests against the recent presidential election result.

Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the 2024 US presidential election. The Republican candidate beat Kamala Harris of the Democratic party. World leaders have begun sending in their congratulations.

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Sri Lanka’s ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has said any decision on the proposed construction of a wind farm in Mannar by India’s Adani group, will now only be taken in January 2025, despite previous pledges to cancel the deal.

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat has dismissed recent media reports alleging a reduction in security measures for former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, detailing who the accused war criminal still enjoys lavish state protection.

Dozens of Eelam Tamils who have been stuck on the remote Indian Ocean Island of Diego Garcia have been offered a move to the United Kingdom, more than three years after they were stranded and detained in “abhorrent conditions”.

Dozens of Eelam Tamils who have been stuck on the remote Indian Ocean Island of Diego Garcia have been offered a move to the United Kingdom, more than three years after they were stranded and detained in “abhorrent conditions”.

After over to years, India and Sri Lanka’s Joint Working Group on Fisheries met to discuss the issues of illegal fishing which has devastated both sides of the Palk Straits.