As Sri Lanka and India marked their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023, New Delhi has again emerged as a steadfast ally of Colombo, playing a pivotal role in the debt-trapped island nati ...
2023: Sri Lanka strengthens ties with India amid economic challenges and regional complexities
As Sri Lanka and India marked their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023, New Delhi has again emerged as a steadfast ally of Colombo, playing a pivotal role in the debt-trapped island nati ...
How India helped Sri Lanka overcome economic turmoil: A review of 2023
Sri Lanka and India but also showcased the resilience and depth of their relationship amid economic challenges and regional complexities. The year's achievements set the stage for continued ...
The State of the Nation: Significance of having a technocrat as second finance minister in bigger scheme of things
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on December 18, 2023 - December 24, 2023 PERHAPS it reflects the need for reforms to happen fast in Malaysia, a resource-rich country that is ...
Saudi cabinet approves contracting rules for firms not based there
Saudi Arabia's cabinet on Tuesday announced its approval of contracting regulations for firms that do not have regional headquarters in the Kingdom, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
UPDATE 2-US retaliates in Iraq after three US troops wounded in attack
(Adds details on Iraq, Syria attacks, broader Middle East crisis ... details on how this drone appeared to penetrate the base's air defenses. Associated Press Finance ...
UPDATE 2-US retaliates in Iraq after three US troops wounded in attack
(Adds details on Iraq, Syria attacks, broader Middle East crisis ... details on how this drone appeared to penetrate the base's air defenses. Associated Press Finance ...
U.S. launches retaliatory strikes after drone attack on Iraq military base wounds 3 U.S. service members, Pentagon says
A drone attack by an Iran-affiliated terrorist group on a military base in Iraq early Monday morning left three U.S. service members wounded, the Pentagon said, and prompted President Biden to order ...
Japan and South Korea markets start the last trading week of 2023 on a positive note; China falls
Japan and South Korea markets started the last trading week of 2023 on a positive note, but China stocks continued to slide.
Philippines grapples with financial hurdle to buy U.S. F-16 fighters
TOKYO/MANILA -- Since the U.S. approved the potential sale of 12 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines in 2021, Manila has been contending with the question of how to finance the costly purchase.