Sri Lanka: Home-Grown ‘Colour Revolution’ Needs Support Both from India and China

Viewpoint by Kalinga Seneviratne BANGKOK | 7 October 2024 (IDN) — At the height of Sri Lanka’s debt crisis two years ago, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar gave a talk at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University on India’s ‘Look East’ policy. I asked him during Q and A session whether India and China could cooperate […]

Biden Keen to Protect the Future of Ukraine in His Last Days in Office

By Michelle Bentley* This article was published on The Conversation under Creative Commons licence. LONDON | 6 October 2024 (IDN) — The US president, Joe Biden, is pursuing a last-minute attempt to shore up American support for Ukraine—ahead of a possible victory for Donald Trump in the US election on November 5. Biden feels that […]

The Role of Land & Soil in Achieving UN’s Global Sustainable Development Goals

By Dr Shibu Thomas* SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey, USA | 5 October2024 (IDN) — The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 highlight the interconnectedness of global challenges and provide a framework for promoting peace and prosperity for people and the planet, both now and in the future. Genuine sustainability requires long-term, comprehensive approaches, with […]

Amnesty International Calls for Investigation into Deadly Israeli Attacks in Lebanon

By Rodney Reynolds NEW YORK | 5 October 2024 (IDN) — An international investigation must be established to hold accountable, the perpetrators of the simultaneous mass explosions targeting electronic devices across Lebanon and Syria, which injured more than 2,931 people and killed at least 37, including at least four civilians, Amnesty International (AI) said in […]

Israel Has Invaded Lebanon Six Times in The Past 50 Years – A Timeline of Events

By Vanessa Newby* This article was published on The Conversation under Creative Commons licence. THE HAGUE | 04 October 2024 (IDN) — Israel has launched its sixth incursion into Lebanese territory since 1978. Here’s a timeline of how this seemingly unending conflict has evolved. 1970s: PLO occupation of south Lebanon The conflict in south Lebanon […]

UN Experts Warn Soccer Federation Over Tournaments in Occupied Territories

By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS | 4 October 2024 (IDN) — A group of UN experts has cried foul and criticized the international football federation (FIFA) for recognizing soccer tournaments in occupied territories. “FIFA must respect international law regarding Israeli football clubs,” the experts warned, waving a yellow card at the federation. “Over the years, […]

Championing a Supportive Culture for Women’s Political Leadership in Sri Lanka

By Shihana Mohamed NEW YORK | 3 October 2024 (IDN) — On September 23, 2024, Sri Lanka witnessed a historic moment as Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) was sworn in as the nation’s president. This marked the first time since Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948 that voters elected a candidate outside the country’s traditional ruling […]

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