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Geopolitics - Featured Article - Feb 19, 2020
US-Philippines Defence Ties – Pulling Apart
Historically bound together with strong military ties, the US-Philippines alliance is under duress. What does this imply for the region?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
Renouncing the Head, but Not the Family
Barbados is set to bid adieu to the Queen as their sovereign but will remain a part of the Commonwealth for economic and socio-political advantages
World - Featured Article - Aug 31, 2020
Sri Lanka Elections: Vote for Stability
A strong showing at the hustings by the formidable duo has cemented their place in Sri Lankan politics for some time to come. What does it mean for its people and the region?
Business - Op-Eds - Nov 19, 2016
Tata Chairman- FIRED
Why was Cyrus Mistry removed as Chairman Tata Sons?
- Fake News - Jul 16, 2019
Was Anthony Bourdain Killed by Clinton Operatives?
On 9th June 2018, YourNewsWire.com published a news linking the celebrity chef's death to Hillary Clinton for spreading fake news..
World - Featured Article - Apr 2, 2020
COVID-19 and Threats to Critical Infrastructure
While institutions have resilience strategies to navigate unconventional security threats, a pandemic is altogether different.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 21, 2020
Longer the Virus Stay, Wider the Gender Divide
The adverse impact of the pandemic is threatening gender –regressive effects if immediate steps are not taken to counter it. Its implications are far wider than was initially perceived.
World - Featured Article - Sep 4, 2020
Have Passport, Will Travel? Not in Post-covid Skies
The pandemic progress card of nations will dictate the ease of international travel. While it's a rough road ahead for backpackers, high-net-worth individuals have the luxury of opting for…
- Fake News - Mar 27, 2020
Is Modi planning for a period of Emergency under Article 360?
There has been news about PM Narendra Modi possibly declaring Emergency under Article 360, which categorises it as a Financial Emergency, yet this news has been fake. The article by inventiva.co.in…
World - Featured Article - May 2, 2020
No man is an island: Michael Chertoff
National security needs to take into account interdependence: Michael Chertoff, Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 10, 2020
NE India-COPING WITH THE PANDEMIC
Migratory patterns have caused a spike in cases in the northeast, where the absence of critical healthcare and job security worsens the situation
Geopolitics - Featured Article - Jun 15, 2021
Sinification of the Emerald Island
The passing of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill (CPCEC) has generated concern, both domestically and internationally.
World - Fake News - May 5, 2020
China starts major trial of state-run digital currency
Reports claim that American chains Starbucks, McDonald’s and Subway were named on the People’s Bank of China (PBOC)’s list of firms that will test the digital currency in small transactions with 19…
World - Featured Article - May 11, 2020
'Global Order no more' ~ HE MK Narayanan
HE MK Narayanan predicted a change of guard in the global hierarchy of nations in a post-COVID geopolitical scenario at the Synergia Forum.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 18, 2020
Pandemic Support Over Debt Servicing
With the pandemic having driven government fiscals round the bend, the need of the hour is for medium-term credible financial consolidation
- Fake News - Jul 4, 2018
Trump votes for death penalty for being gay
On 3rd October 2017 the news was published by WashingtonSources saying that Trump votes for death penalty for being gay.
War - Featured Article - May 30, 2019
Conflicts of the Future – A Matter of Perception
What does the future hold for conflicts and disputes between countries? Will conflicts over natural resources increase in frequency? Will diplomacy play a more significant role or will the world…
World - Featured Article - May 13, 2020
The Humanitarian Silk Route
A humanitarian approach is what China is focusing on in the Health Silk Road initiative of BRI, says Dr Patrick Mendis, former U.S. diplomat.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 18, 2020
The Legacy Of Donald Trump
If a leader is an evolution of the times we live in, no one exemplifies this better than President Trump. Does modern society place such individuals to high office to satiate its own aspirations and…
- Fake News - Aug 25, 2018
Wrong sequence of photos used to spread fake news of Malaysian PM Mahathir
Two photos have gone viral of Prime Minister Mahathir during prayers at Masjid Negara. A sequence of photos has been used to depict that the Prime Minister fell during his prayer.