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May 10, 2023 · 10:15 am

Aussie Reporters Shooting at the Moon

A Canary Club Reader  .… with highlighting emphasis inserted by The Editor, Thuppahi Does Peter Hartcher understand anything? ….. Here, he begins by stating:  “In the time it takes to read this article, two more Russian soldiers will be killed”, … Continue reading →

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April 28, 2023 · 7:15 pm

USA’s Double Standards: A Payback Today for Sri Lanka’s Refusal to Kow-Tow in 2009

Item in the DAILY MIRROR, 28 April 2023… with this title “Designating Karannagoda; Russia hits back at US: Says West should not interfere in other countries affairs”  The United States has designated former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda, for his alleged … 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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August 24, 2024 · 5:16 pm

Alan Henricus and his Naval Lineage … From Ceylon to Australia

An Essay from Lt Jonathan Wills at https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-23/golden-opportunity-sri-lanka … sent to TPS by Joe Paiva A deployment to Sri Lanka was like an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? for public affairs officer Lieutenant Jonathan Wills, as he uncovered surprising … Continue reading →

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November 12, 2023 · 12:18 am

Israel”s Pursuit of “The Final Solution” vis a vis the Palestinians

Gamini Seneviratne** whose chosen title is “The US, ISRAEL & WMD”…. with the highlighting being the author’s emphasis  It was just twenty years ago that George W Bush of the USA declared that Saddam Hussein possessed Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) that … Continue reading →

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November 24, 2025 · 12:13 am

Sri Lankan Cricket Board in Sunday Times Gunsights

Item in The Sunday Times, 27 November 2025, … Authorship Not Indicated … A Travessty This There’s one thing that never seems to change in Sri Lanka cricket. It’s not progress. It’s not new ideas. It’s the same old stagnation. … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2023 · 12:49 pm

Palestine Events: Appalling Media Bias in Western World

Fair Dinkum Maloof strongly believes Mossad and Netanyahu knew Hamas would attack Israel, but allowed this to take place so it would give Israel the excuse to ethnically cleanse Gaza, level the entire city to the ground, including apartment blocks, … Continue reading →

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March 24, 2023 · 3:03 pm

An ODE for Those Who Fought COVID

Rukshan Perera’s ODE in Appreciation of the Frontline Workers who battled and Still Battle COVID  Thanking the Frontline Heroes in a song – When the world is at a standstill with Coronavirus Covid-19, let us pray for our heroes who … Continue reading →

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November 21, 2024 · 8:47 pm

The NPP’s Revolutionary Voting Success in the North & East of Island Lanka

Michael Roberts: this item was sent to me by a Canadian pal, Edward Upali and bears the following title in its original site: “Anura “Alai”(Wave) Engulfs the Tamil Nationalist Stronghold of Jaffna. JVP/NPP Comes First in Jaffna with Three of … Continue reading →

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October 10, 2025 · 12:08 pm

Another Stage in the Middle Eastern Political Struggle?

Ricardo Rey in The Economist, 9 October 2025, where the title reads thus: “A new beginning for the Middle East?” The breakthrough in Gaza could open up a new approach to peace The saga continues — scroll down for the many … Continue reading →

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