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The peril of continued global warming

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May 04, 2025

On January 10, 2025, the World Meteorological Organization released official temperature data for 2024, showing that last year was the hottest on record, exceeding the pre-industrial level by nearly 1.55°C. Moreover, 2024 marked the climax of a decade of unprecedented heat, fueled by human activities, which led to an increase in extreme weather events, thus giving evidence of how current temperatures are increasingly putting life at risk.

- Fernando De La Iglesia Viguiristi SJ

Floods in Valencia (Spain), Emilia Romagna (Italy), the Sahara, devastating storms in Florida (U.S.), typhoons in the Philippines and droughts in the Amazon region are just six of the catastrophes that occurred in the past year, which, in the opinion of most but not all experts, were exacerbated by cli

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Review: The Dynamics of Unmasking Beneficial Ownership: In The Fight Against Economic Crime

Arguably the greatest stumbling block for those attempting to prevent and address serious crime is the practical and legal difficulties in determining who owns and controls what.

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1 min

January 25, 2026

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NIHAL SENEVIRATNE

(29 May 1934 — 6 January 2026)

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6 mins

January 25, 2026

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Engineers draw red line as CEBEU warns of union action over appointed date

Engineers at the Ceylon Electricity Board have drawn a clear red line over the government's plan to gazette the appointed date for restructuring the utility, warning that trade union action will follow if the move is pushed through without addressing their core demands, the Sunday Island learns.

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2 mins

January 25, 2026

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Crossovers from the SLFP to the UNP during the lead-up to 2021 elections

(Excerpted from Volume 3 of the Sarath Amunugama autobiography)

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9 mins

January 25, 2026

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Global CEOs are betting on India, saying Trump's 50% tariffs be damned!

As several countries face slowing growth, inflationary pressures and trade tensions, India's economic performance continues to draw the attention of international chief executives.

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4 mins

January 25, 2026

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Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first election after Hasina’s ouster

The vote scheduled for February 12 is seen as a major test for democracy in the South Asian nation.

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2 mins

January 25, 2026

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Premadasa vs Lalith: A recipe for conflict

(Excerpted from In Pursuit of Governance, the autobiography of MDD Pieris)

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8 mins

January 25, 2026

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US-EU tensions over Greenland may have serious effects for us

We are now justifiably focused on the upcoming general election, which will hopefully give us an elected and accountable government and restart our journey towards democracy.

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6 mins

January 25, 2026

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Anusha Palpita remanded over alleged illicit assets

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama on Friday ordered that Anusha Palpita, former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and ex-Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), be remanded until February 6 in connection with an investigation into alleged accumulation of illicit assets totaling Rs. 46 million over two years.

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1 min

January 25, 2026

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Empowering the next generation: A vision for students’ leadership in Sri Lanka

One of the most significant benefits of introducing a leadership programme in Sri Lankan schools is the opportunity to rebuild students' confidence and emotional stability. Many young people continue to experience the psychological echoes of conflict, displacement, and loss. Leadership training centered on communication, self-awareness, and positive identitybuilding helps students regain a sense of purpose and courage.

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6 mins

January 25, 2026

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