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Every sovereign country in the world that can be represented by some complicated combination of the political systems between the two extremities of Autocracy and Democracy, derives its sovereignty from its population periodically. Hence, to retain their legitimacy, the respective governments go to a greater extent to protect their citizenry. In recent decades, Indian Union had successfully transformed itself into a dreadful political system that has effectively nullified the necessity for the transfer of sovereignty from its people through the institutionalization of pre-programmed electronic voting machines. Hence, being the only “Chipocracy” in the world, the Delhi reg…

Ukraine: military endangering civilians by locating forces in residential areas - new research Ukrainian troops near Sloviansk in June © Scott Olson/Getty Images Schools and hospitals used as military bases by Ukrainian forces ‘We have no say in what the military does, but we pay the price’ - resident in city of Bakhmut ‘Being in a defensive position does not exempt the Ukrainian military from respecting international humanitarian law’ - Agnès Callamard The Ukrainian military has endangered Ukrainian civilians by establishing bases and operating weapons systems in residential areas - including in scho…

Origins of Remembrance Day Why is this day special to Australians? At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted allied terms that amounted to unconditional surrender. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front became un…

The deadly coronavirus which has killed more than 2800 people across the world is rapidly spreading outside China. Italy, Japan, and South Korea are three major countries that are deeply affected by the virus. This spread has affected global investors as well. Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in Asia has lost 590 crores this year alone. The chairman of the Reliance Industries according to a Bloomberg report has lost about 590 crores which have made his net worth come down to $53.05 billion this year so far. The shares of Reliance Industries has fallen to 11% in the global market. The major fall has happened only in the last 15 days assuming after the widespread impact …

டொனால்ட் டிரம்பின் பிரியாவிடைப்பேச்சு | Farewell Address of President Donald J. Trump

COP26 Cop26: Rude awakening as Tamils tracked foe to Dunblane Sri Lankan president was not the only world leader holed up in the sleepy town’s hydro Under the cover of darkness Tamil activists marched on the DoubleTree Hilton where Gotabaya Rajapaksa, president, was staying TAMIL GUARDIAN Marc Horne Friday November 05 2021, 12.01am, The Times Share …

Australia, one of the Quad partners in the emerging Indo-Pacific military alliance of the US, has recently decided to spend A$1.1 billion to upgrade the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base at Tindal, which is located in its Northern Territory. When the upgrade is complete, the RAAF Tindal will be the “most potent military base south of Guam,” according to Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb AM, who is the director of Strategic and Defence Studies Centre of the Australian National University. The US Air Force would be able to operate its nuclear-capable B-52 strategic bombers from the expanded airfield in the future. In the meantime, the US has approved the sales of up to 200 …

Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva emphasized that in terms of the Constitution, Mahinda Rajapaksa stands ineligible to run for a third term as President. When he took oaths for his second Presidential term, under Section 31/2 of the Constitution, on 19 November, 2010, he became ineligible to contest a third term, the former CJ said. "By the subsequently approved 18th Amendment to the Constitution, a President holding a second term in office can contest for a third term. However, at the time Section 31/2 was removed by the introduction of 18th Amendment, President Rajapaksa had already taken oath for the second term, making him ineligible to contest a third term," said …

The United States (US) has denied reports it has softened its stand on Sri Lanka with US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki insisting that there has not been a change of US policy on Sri Lanka. Psaki said that US Secretary of State John Kerry had met President Mahinda Rajapaksa during the recent visit to the US by the President for the UN General Assembly. Asked, during the daily press briefing at the US State Department if, at that meeting, the US had softened its stance on Sri Lanka as was reported in a local newspaper, Psaki said “absolutely not”. “I saw the same story. The only thing that was right was that the Secretary did speak with the Sri Lan…

These were proposed during Tigers' time. Taken from the TEEDOR website for archive purposes. ------------------------------------------------------- The following projects are proposed to fulfil urgent requirements of development in the Vanni Area. Detailed proposals with a breakdown of costs are available for NGOs, Development Agencies, Private Enterprises or individuals who may wish to support these projects financially or by providing equipment or skilled resources. No Project Title Location Total in Sri Lankan Rupees[in Millions] T…

The International Women’s Day culminated with vibrant celebrations and appreciation toward women who have succeeded in life. And then, there are those women who represent the estate sector, farmer and fisheries communities, janitorial service, prostitution and many other blue-collar professions that never get appreciated. Female migrant labourers too are part of this segment. Amid numerous hardships and ordeals, they continue to send in dollars to bolster the economy. In a recently launched publication titled ‘Foreign Migrant Labour Mafia: The Blood, Tears and Coins,’ it was revealed that between 2009 and 2017, as many as 822,758 women have left for work in Middle Eastern…

Inaugural Chair in Tamil Studies looks to establish U of T Scarborough as a global hub for Tamil scholarship Professor Sidharthan Maunaguru appointed Chair in Tamil Studies at U of T Scarborough (Submitted Photo) FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail Thursday, November 30, 2023 Don Campbell The newly appointed Chair of Tamil …

ALMOST FOUR years ago, the Sri Lankan government of President Mahinda Rajapaksa won a decisive victory in a 26-year-long civil war with rebels from the island’s minority Tamil community. The cost was horrific: A United Nations investigation subsequently found that up to 40,000 civilians may have died in the government's final offensive. But the triumph made Mr. Rajapaksa a hero among the majority Sinhalese community and gave him an opportunity to modernize his country while healing its ethnic rift. Unfortunately, the president and his family — two brothers hold cabinet positions — have pursued just the opposite course. Having acquired a two-thirds parliamentary majorit…

Dr Nadarajah Muhunthan and his family faced deportation to Sri Lanka where he experienced torture Nadarajah and Sharmila Muhunthan with their three children. Photograph: Aneta Pruszyńska/The Guardian Diane Taylor Tue 30 Nov 2021 14.48 GMT The Home Office has U-t…

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON - Russia sent the United States medical equipment on Wednesday to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, a public relations coup for Russian President Vladimir Putin after he discussed the crisis with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump, struggling to fill shortages of ventilators and personal protective equipment, accepted Putin's offer in a phone call on Monday. A Russian military transport plane left an airfield outside Moscow and arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy airport in late afternoon on Wednesday. A Russian Aerospace Forces plane carrying medical equipment lands at John F. Kennedy International Airport on April 1, 2020.TASS / TASS…

Putin Says Around 40,000 North Koreans Work in Russia, Casts Doubt on Efforts of Military Strike This combined photo shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (L) (KCNA via REUTERS) and Russia President Putin (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP/Getty Images) Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that a military strike against North Korea designed to destroy its nuclear and missile program might not succeed because Pyongyang could have hidden military facilities that nobody knows about. Putin, speaking at an energy forum in Moscow, made it clea…

COVID-19 vaccine mandates are coming — whether Canadians want them or not Canadian and American health officials suggest third doses for most vulnerable 1 day ago 2:03 As a fourth wave of COVID-19 nears, U.S. regulators are suggesting third vaccine shots for the immunocompromised, and Ontario is eyeing a plan for booster shots. 2:03 Like it or not, COVID-19 vaccine mandates are …

The leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Mr. V. Pirapaharan in a statement issued today (13.05.1998) to mark the anniversary of the Sri Lankan military offensive operation called "Jayasikuru" (Victory Assured) described the Government's military campaign as a monumental disaster. Sri Lanka suffered unprecedented casualty rate in the year long battle with over 3000 Sinhala soldiers killed and 7000 injured, Mr. Pirapaharan said. The Government of Chandrika Kumaratunga is driving the country towards the path of destruction impelled by a singular passion to dominate and subjugate the Tamil homeland by military means, he further said. The following are extr…

The Sinhala Navy was enthusiastically arranging sporting and cultural events for the crew of Perekop, a naval training vessel of the Russian Baltic fleet, which docked at Hambantota port operated by China, a day after Gotabaya Rajapaksa was sworn in as the SL President. “India is likely to welcome this decision since it has been concerned over the use of the strategically located port by the Chinese Navy and has been desirous of Russia expanding its presence in the Indo-Pacific region to make it more inclusive,” observed Mumbai-based The Economic Times in a news report published on Friday. Perekop, with the 399-member crew, started its four-ocean visit from Kronstadt…

It is such a horribly familiar scene in Beirut – the shattered glass, the row of burnt-out vehicles, the balcony with a bright green toy car left after the family rushed out after the blast. A thin youth in a blood-spattered blue shirt was wandering around looking for his brother. A thick-set man with greying hair told me that his co-worker’s two sons were at the hospital undergoing operations, but he had no idea where his colleague was. Red Crescent ambulances ferried away the injured, while police taped off the scene for forensics experts. Every car bomb brings back memories of Beirut in the 1980s when Sunni, Shia, Druze and Maronite fought each other in a civil war…

The UNHRC panel to appointed to probe alleged human rights abuses during final stages ofconflict in Sri Lanka will continue to seek access to the country despite its refusal to allow them into the nation, a statement on the OHCHR website said.In the terms of reference for the probe available on the OHCHR website, it says it will continue to seek to engage with the Government of Sri Lanka in accordance with the resolution. The High Commissioner for Human Rights will continue to request for the team conducting the OHCHR Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) to have access to the country to meet with government officials and others, as well as to have access to all relevant docu…

By Murali Vallipuranathan – Murali Vallipuranathan Few days ago, “The Hindu” an Indian newspaper published a news citing an information purportedly given by Indian Intelligence that LTTE was regrouping in Mullivaikal on May 18th on the day of Tamil genocide Remembrance Day for an attack (1). While reading this news, one may recall the Sri Lankan radio news during the war, where many blatant lies and fabrications were unraveled quoting a news agency called “Lanka Puvath“. Whenever India makes a major political move in Sri Lanka the Indian intelligence Agency publishes similar blatant and fabricated stories either directly or through their news agencies li…

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Oil sanctions are only hurting us and helping Putin — there’s a better way The sanctions policies have created a bizarre situation in which the United States and its allies are paying more at the pump, while Russian is earning more money.Getty Images After Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, Western nations, including the United States and those in Europe, were quick to slap punitive sanctions on the country. The idea was to punish Russia for the invasion by collapsing its economy. President Biden told the public the goal was to “reduce the ruble to rubble.” Eight months later, it is cle…