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In Loving Memory of My Childhood Friend, Shanger
Our story began over 50 years ago, in our small village of Kiliveddy. We were just kids back then – playing, laughing, arguing like brothers, and making memories that would last a lifetime.
Even now, I can still picture those carefree days o
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Why did the war in Ukraine start – A historical perspective
The war in Ukraine is often portrayed in the West as an unprovoked Russian invasion driven by a desire to expand territory. According to this narrative, Russia wants to restore the power of the Soviet Union and has ambitions to invade more Europea
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When time moves on, but the heart doesn’t
A few weeks ago, I received a message from my cousin asking if I had any videos of her father from when he visited us in Denmark. I believe it was in 1996 when he came to see us.
Less than one year later, he was assassinated in Sri Lanka by
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Hypocrisy of Europe
After the war in Ukraine began, Europe started imposing sanctions on Russia. One sanction followed another in an attempt to pressure Russia, eventually leading to sanctions on trading Russian energy. This meant saying goodbye to cheap energy from
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The War in Ukraine: A Power Struggle Between Russia and NATO – A Conflict Rooted in Broken Promises
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the world has witnessed a brutal conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions. While at first glance it appears to be a war between Russia and Ukraine, the roots of th
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Sri Lanka’s New President: Moving Beyond Divide and Rule
As I mentioned earlier, Sri Lanka has a new president. When I say "new," it truly feels like a fresh start. He has only been in power for less than 14 days, but already, people across the country—and even those living abroad—are sensing
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Sri Lanka Has a New Prime Minister
Sri Lanka has just made history again, with the appointment of Harini Amarasuriya as the country’s third female Prime Minister. It’s an inspiring moment, especially knowing she follows in the footsteps of two remarkable women, Sirimavo Bandaranaik
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Sri Lanka Has a New President
Sri Lanka has entered a new chapter with the election of a new president. After years of economic challenges, including mounting debt, fuel shortages, and a scarcity of essential goods, the people of Sri Lanka were yearning for change. Ranil Wickr
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Sri Lanka Election 2024
As Sri Lanka approaches its upcoming presidential election, it’s clear that a wind of change is sweeping through the political landscape. After reading several articles and spending some time catching up, it's hard to ignore the growing momen