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March 5, 2026 · 4:24 pm

Finn Smashes & Smothers South Africa via Six-Hitting Spree

Deivarayan Muthu Flying Finn launches NZ into the final with record ton South Africa were knocked out by the pairing of Henry-Ravindra with ball and Allen-Seifert with bat Du Plessis: Finn Allen combines strength and smarts in his batting New … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2025 · 9:41 pm

The Ethnic Abyss in Sri Lanka Still Remains

Dr S.  I. Keethaponcalan,in where  the title reads “Sri Lanka’s Ethnic Conflict: From Reconciliation To Reescalation – Analysis,” … pubd on 21 September 2023 at EURASIA REVIEW ++ The national discourse in Sri Lanka moved from conflict termination to reconciliation … Continue reading →

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January 28, 2026 · 9:58 am

England Slam-Dunk Sri Lanka in Third ODI

Andrew  Fidel Fernando  in ESPNcricinfo, 27 January 2026, where  the headlines run thus “Harry Brook blasts England to 2-1 series victory …..Joe Root ton bolsters team-mate’s quickfire effort as Pavan Rathnayake’s century goes in vain Andrew Fidel Fernando England 357 for … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2026 · 9:06 am

USA’s Imperialism Here-There-Everywhere Alarms the World

Observer from the Black Sea On 3 January 2026, the U.S. launched a military operation (“Operation Southern Spear”) in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by U.S. special forces (Delta Force). They … Continue reading →

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January 22, 2026 · 12:51 am

Sri Lanka’s Cricket Squad for ODI Series at Home vs England

Item in THE ISLAND, 21 January 2026, entitled “Dushmantha Chameera, Dhananjaya de Silva return for England ODIs” Charith Asalanka, who was sacked as Sri Lanka captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup, will resume leadership duties in the upcoming ODI … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2025 · 9:48 pm

For Humankind: Jaffna’s Medics in Eternal Service

Abbi Kanthasamy, … an item circulated by Charles Schokman of Australia, early June 2025, with this title “A Beacon Amidst the Bleeding: What Jaffna’s Doctors Taught Me About Life” I’ve spent most of my adult life building things. Businesses, brands, … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2025 · 8:12 pm

Remembering Charlie Ramanaden

Dushy Perera Tomorrow, 15th March marks the 30th death anniversary of J C Ramanaden , Charlie as we all fondly called him. He died literally in my arms when he suffered a hear attack on the court whilst partnering his … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2024 · 1:09 pm

A Turn-Around! UK slashes Israel at the UN

Fair Dinkum Golly gosh!  What a turn around! The UK government condemning Israel for killing large numbers of Palestinians sheltering in 17 schools! Why has it taken the UK government two years to wake up to Israel’s goal to wilfully … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2024 · 5:55 pm

USA’s Terrible Overreach in This Our World From Biden’s Time

Ameen Izzadeen, in The Daily Mirror in Sri Lanka, 22 November 2024 …… where the title reads “Biden’s legacy: Gaza genocide and now possible nuclear war in Europe” ** US Alternate Ambassador Robert Wood raises his hand to veto a … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2025 · 12:53 am

Devika Brendon’s AVERSION is Reaching For The Skies

AVERSION is due to be launched in July 2025 …. and there are some special pre-launch offers ‘Aversion’ is a book about a country renewing and rebuilding itself. The main character is an investigative journalist, initially on assignment in Sri … Continue reading →

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