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[…]The post Brilliant Timing To Right Injustices To Palestinians appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Genocide Of Palestinian Began Since 1948 (Category: Breaking News)
- On Whose Side Is God? (Category: Breaking News)
- ICJ Ruling On Israeli Genocide In Gaza; Stopped Short Of Ordering A Ceasefire (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel – Most Condemned UN Member (Category: Breaking News)
The United States said it was “disturbed” by a Russian envoy’s announcement that Moscow will reverse its ratification of a 1996 treaty that banned the testing of nuclear weapons. Russia’s envoy to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Mikhail Ulyanov, said on Friday that Moscow will revoke its ratification of the pact. The announcement by Ulyanov […]
- Sri Lanka ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and expresses commitment to Nucl... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and Expresses Commitment to Nucl... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod for Ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) (Category: Breaking News)
A Russian attack on the village of Hroza, south-east of Kharkiv, has killed at least 51 people, including an eight-year-old boy, Ukraine says. Villagers were attending a wake for a local resident when a missile struck at 15:15 local time (13:15 BST). Ukraine’s defence ministry
- Kremlin says 20 dead after attack on Russian city (Category: Breaking News)
- World leaders in India for G20 summit (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris attack near Eiffel Tower leaves one dead and two injured (Category: Breaking News)
- EU says starvation in Gaza being used as a weapon (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the 5th Forum of Ministers & Environment Authorities of the Asia Pacific at the Shangri La Hotel in Colombo today (05), delivering a passionate speech that emphasized three crucial points: the urgency of the climate crisis, Sri Lanka’s ambitious climate plans and the dire state of global biodiversity. President Wickremesinghe opened […]
- Climate Colonialism At CoP 28: Carbon Laundering Via Green Bondscams? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan stakeholders prepare for COP 27 in Joint Climate Change Dialogues (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to launch the Climate Justice Forum (CJF) at COP 28 (Category: Breaking News)
- Cop sacked for playing piano while Gotabaya fled (Category: Breaking News)
A Russian missile strike on a grocery store and café in Ukraine s east killed at least 49 people on Thursday, Ukrainian officials said.
Kevin McCarthy has been toppled in a right-wing revolt – the first time ever that a US House of Representatives Speaker has lost a no-confidence vote. The final tally was 216-210 to remove the California congressman as leader of the Republican majority in the lower chamber of Congress. Ultra-conservatives mutinied after he struck a deal […]
- Republicans make their case at Biden impeachment inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- Top US diplomat says China balloon over US is ‘unacceptable’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Threats fly as Jim Jordan’s bid to be US House Speaker turns ugly (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
The price of oil will continue to stay elevated as demand for energy increases, says the secretary general of Opec+. Opec+ is a group of 23 oil-exporting countries which decides how much crude oil to sell on the world market. “We see demand growing about 2.4 million barrels a day,” Haitham Al Ghais told the […]
- Oil prices rise following Hamas attack on Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia pledges output cuts – Opec+ (Category: Breaking News)
- How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- World leaders in India for G20 summit (Category: Breaking News)
Monday 2nd October, 2023 There are no signs of an early détente between India and Canada. The two countries continue to trade allegations. Other nations are divided along the lines of strategic alliances rather than anything else. Interestingly, the US government is seen to be tilting towards Canada. What the ongoing diplomatic row of epic […]
- ÂTerrorists found safe haven in CanadaÂ- Minister Sabry hits out at PM Trudeau (Category: Breaking News)
- The India – Canada spat (Category: Breaking News)
- Sabry hits out at Trudeau over India-Canada diplomatic row (Category: Breaking News)
- Trudeau repeats allegation against India amid row (Category: Breaking News)
A new vote is being held in the US House of Representatives among indications of a government shutdown beginning at midnight on Saturday. Faced with a rebellion by fellow hard-line Republicans, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is trying to secure agreement on a temporary 45-day respite. It’s not clear if the measure – stripped aid to […]
- Republicans make their case at Biden impeachment inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- US House of Representatives votes to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden impeachment inquiry: McCarthy says House will investigate president (Category: Breaking News)
- French parliament passes controversial immigration law (Category: Breaking News)
The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said stability should not come at the sacrifice of the values of freedom of expression, whether through peaceful protest, expression through the arts, or through social media.The post Stability should not come at the sacrifice of values of freedom of expression: U.S. Ambassador appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka must protect the right to freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- United States expresses concern over Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Ambassador urges Sri Lankan Government to prioritize citizen Input on Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung meets Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has called for reform in multilateral institutions like the UN, particularly the expansion of the Security Council’s composition. President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges. He mentioned how Sri...
- Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and gl... (Category: Breaking News)
- UN offers continued support to Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s address at the UNGA: ‘Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tells COP27 to act fast to ensure global food security (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday (September 21) which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges.The post Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and global solidarity appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri L...
- Sri Lanka calls for reform in multilateral institutions like the UN (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s address at the UNGA: ‘Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unveils Climate Prosperity Plan and Climate Justice Forum to tackle climate challenges... (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes need of immediate reforms in global financial structure (Category: Breaking News)
With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.
With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday (21) on the theme “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges. He mentioned how Sri Lanka faced significant social, economic and political challenges in the past year, including threats to democratic traditions but has managed to […]
- Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and gl... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka calls for reform in multilateral institutions like the UN (Category: Breaking News)
- President emphasizes need of immediate reforms in global financial structure (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka unveils Climate Prosperity Plan and Climate Justice Forum to tackle climate challenges... (Category: Breaking News)
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mateusz Morawiecki's remarks come as tensions escalate over Ukraine's grain exports.
Mateusz Morawiecki's remarks come as tensions escalate over Ukraine's grain exports.
Russia could very well be questioning the legitimacy of the UN system by currently challenging the right of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to arbitrate in the conflicting accusations of genocide brought against each other by it and Ukraine. Russia has countered Ukraine’s charge
- ICJ to rule on jurisdiction in Russia-Ukraine genocide case (Category: Breaking News)
- UN endures, but in the shadow of big powers (Category: Breaking News)
- Challenge of ushering international peace (Category: Breaking News)
- Spectre of regional war looms (Category: Breaking News)
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has delivered grain to Sri Lanka and other countries despite Russia’s maritime blockade. He says he reminded the SDG Summit held in the US that despite Russia’s maritime blockade, Ukraine has delivered grain to many countries around the globe
- PM Modi Discusses Ukraine, South China Sea With Top Vietnam Leader (Category: Breaking News)
- Six wild elephants killed in two separate train accidents in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Acting Ministers to oversee Ministries under the President (Category: Breaking News)
- Maithripala removes Dayasiri from General Secretary post (Category: Breaking News)
President Joe Biden on Tuesday made a forceful call for the world to stand up to Russia s invasion of Ukraine, calling for leaders to stand firm in their support of President Volodymyr Zelensky and his nation as the war heads toward its second autumn.
Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Iran M.M. Zuhair, PC has warned that the proposed Counter Terrorism Act could be utilised by the government to crush even farmers’ protests. The following is the text of a statement issued by the ex-Senior State Counsel and former People’s Alliance MP: The Counter Terrorism Bill, originally gazetted six years […]
- BASL asks govt. to stop using PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- PTA unconstitutional, says TNA (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. urged to defer ‘Anti-Terrorism Bill’ (Category: Breaking News)
- SAHR strongly urges the Government of Sri Lanka to immediately withdraw the proposed Anti- Terro... (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in the ‘Ocean Nations: The 3rd Annual Indo-Pacific Islands Dialogue,’ moderated by Dan Baer, Senior Vice President for Policy Research at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and hosted by the Carnegie Endowment and Sasakawa Foundation. During this event, he highlighted the reluctance of island nations in the Indian Ocean and […]
- Island Nations of the Indian Ocean and South Pacific Urge Non-Interference in Great Power Rivalry (Category: Breaking News)
- French President Pledges Strong Support for Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
- President proposes Sri Lanka should adopt ASEAN outlook of Indo-Pacific (Category: Breaking News)
- UK Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific, South Africa’s Minister of Foreign Affairs call on Pr... (Category: Breaking News)
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi is visiting Russia for security talks, as Moscow seeks continued support for its war on Ukraine. A close ally of Moscow, Beijing is accused of supporting Russia indirectly during the war, which it denies. Mr Wang’s trip is thought to be paving
- Kim Jong Un ‘to visit Putin for weapons talks’ (Category: Breaking News)
- How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China’s peace plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin signals help for Kim Jong Un but quiet on weapons (Category: Breaking News)
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has met Vladimir Putin in Russia in a highly scrutinised visit which was expected to yield an arms deal. After talks ended at the Vostochny space centre, Kim began his long journey home on his private armoured train, Russian state media reported. Moscow has indicated it will help Pyongyang develop […]
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- Kim Jong Un ‘to visit Putin for weapons talks’ (Category: Breaking News)
- China sends top envoy Wang Yi to Russia for security talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised a joint declaration by G20 leaders in Delhi that avoids condemning Moscow for its war against Ukraine. Russia had not expected consensus and agreement on the wording was “a step in the right direction”, said Mr Lavrov
- World leaders in India for G20 summit (Category: Breaking News)
- Kim Jong Un ‘to visit Putin for weapons talks’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin’s reported death (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
The G20 joint declaration in Delhi is being described as a significant diplomatic win for India. The agreement of a joint statement looked almost impossible a few days ago, given how sharply divided the group was over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the end, we had a declaration
- World leaders in India for G20 summit (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia hails unexpected G20 ‘milestone’ as Ukraine fumes (Category: Breaking News)
- China refuses to condemn Russia’s Ukraine invasion during G20 deadlock (Category: Breaking News)
- Kim Jong Un ‘to visit Putin for weapons talks’ (Category: Breaking News)
The G20 summit in New Delhi ended on Sunday as India handed over the bloc presidency to Brazil, while both the U.S. and Russia praised a consensus that did not condemn Moscow for the war in Ukraine but called on members to shun the use of force.
The Group of 20 adopted a consensus declaration at a summit on Saturday that avoided condemning Russia for the war in Ukraine but called on all states not to use force to grab territory.
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