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April 9, 2026 · 8:24 pm

Crazy Brinkmanship ‘Trumpian’ …. !!@!!

Insights, analysis and must reads from CNN’s Fareed Zakaria and the Global Public Square team, compiled by Global Briefing editor Chris Good ….. under the title “Countdown to War Crimes?” “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2025 · 7:34 pm

A Batsman’s Paradise in Darwin for Australia A vs Lanka A

THE HEADLINES OVER THE DAYS Four bowlers struck for the home side, but it was tough going on the opening day in Darwin

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November 3, 2022 · 11:10 pm

Violent Attack on Imran Khan’s Party Rally

Item in Washington Post Islamabad— Pakistan’s top opposition leader, Imran Khan, was shot in the foot Thursday during a protest march and was lightly injured, party officials said. A gunman opened fire on the truck carrying the former prime minister … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2025 · 2:14 am

The Western Newspapers Vicious ‘Images’ of India’s Foreign Policy

“Archie  S‘… responding to  Items in THE AUSTRALIAN newspaper on the 17th Sepember 2025 entitled “Dangerous Optics for the Quad” and “India crosses the Red Line” — with  the highlighting below [other than the blackened words] being impositions by The … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2025 · 1:26 am

“Existential Struggle” — Israel vs Iran + Allies

LISTEN to SCOTT RITTER … Scott Ritter is a former US Marine, Intelligence Officer & UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter outlines the extent of Israels surprise attack on Iran and what will likely be the consequences. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen: Substack: … Continue reading →

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December 31, 2025 · 1:52 pm

Selective Slants on “Victims” in the Western World’s Scenarios: Bondi & Beyond

Mohamed Harees, in Colombo Telegraph , 18 December 2025,  “What Bondi Beach Massacre Reveals About “Good Victims” & “Good Heroes” Lukman Harees Bondi Beach: horror and heroism: The recent Bondi Beach massacre in Sydney, Australia was a horrible terrorist act, … Continue reading →

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March 27, 2024 · 4:28 pm

Islamic Jihadists Assault on Moscow Concert Hall

Andrew Roth and Pjotr Sauer,in The Guardian 25 March 2024, where the title reads thus: “Four suspects in Moscow concert hall terror attack appear in court Footage of gunmen reinforces Islamic State’s claim to have masterminded worst terror attack on Russia in two … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2024 · 8:20 pm

The Goals of the Axis Powers during World War Two

Kumar Kirinde & his Studious Aides in the RAFOA Dear RAFOA member, I am sure as a military officer, you are knowledgeable or have been exposed to the subject of WWII under military studies, especially if a staff college graduate. … Continue reading →

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October 30, 2024 · 9:47 pm

Israeli Tourists and Investments in Arugam Bay Area Under Threat

ITEM in THE GUARDIAN, 29 October 2024 with this headlin The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the famous break and relax on the beach. But last week, the slow … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2025 · 1:44 pm

Kyle Joustra’s Genealogical Treasure Trove on Ceylonese & Sri Lankans

Michael Roberts KYLE JOUSTRA lives in Melbourne  and has assiduously pursued his accumulation  of data on Sri Lankan lineages for  decades. I sought information  from him  when subject to a vicious personal attack recently. It strikes me that few Sri … Continue reading →

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