over alleged corruption and unfavourable terms. If the NPP raises questions about the integrity of foreign investments, it may also need to review numerous projects launched during previous administrations, particularly those from the Rajapaksa era. In 2016, when the Maithripala Sirisena–Ranil Wickremesinghe government decided to lease the Hamban
The Islamic Republic’s rapid progress in nuclear technologies was motivating Araghchi’s bold negotiating position. Prior to Operation Rising Lion, Iran possessed the ability to enrich military-grade uranium in a matter of months. Tehran’s estimated breakout time—the duration it will need before it can guarantee a weapons-grade and military
The bank also forecasted that global loan demand would remain weak throughout the year. This conservative stance is driven by growing uncertainty, market volatility, and a deteriorating economic outlook influenced by rising tariffs and escalating geopolitical tensions. HSBC Group CEO Georges Elhedery stated that the bank has conducted multiple roun
and March, and with current Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhenkov in July and September. As the Belarusian Foreign Minister is also the special representative for India and co-chair of the IGC, these meetings have covered a wide range of issues, including global and regional concerns, trade, industrial and technological cooperation, and educational and
There is also a psychological and diplomatic effect of more lethal technology transfer, says ISS Senior Researcher Moses Okello. He suggests the mere threat of owning lethal drones or having access to components and supply routes, may impact diplomacy such that ‘insurgents may be less willing to take part in political discussions.’ For the Afri