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Diego Garcia – Role in Middle Eastern War

Dr. Itay Gal in Jerusalem Post, in Jerusalem Post, June 2025 What is Diego Garcia? The US military base that will be key to operations against Iran ….?  What is there, what aircraft operate from it, and why could it … Continue reading

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Munich Conference Reveals EUROPE in Decline

 Truth is King … in response to Vitana’s Gullible Reading of the World Order Once a focal point for pan-European security, the Munich Security Conference has devolved into a self-flagellating critique, struggling to diagnose its decline, while clinging to a … Continue reading

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UN Agencies That Deployed False Death Figures re Eelam War

Palitha Senanayake, in The Island, 20 December 2024 …… ‘UN fudged Lankan casualty figures’ – Lord Naseby The United Nations Human Rights Council at its 57th session adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the Office of the High Commissioner … Continue reading

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The ManyTourist Attractions along Sri Lanka’s Coast

ITEM sent by Keith Bennett, entitled “SRI LANKA’S BEACHES – The Ultimate Insider’s Guide” Here’s what makes Sri Lankan beaches absolutely unique – and why timing is everything. The seasonal secret,  West/South Coast (Nov-Apr): Unawatuna, Mirissa, Bentota East  Coast (May-Sep): Arugam … Continue reading

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James Taylor Memorabilia: A Historical ‘Nugget’

Michael Roberts  Those with some knowledge of island Lanka’s history over the last two centuries know that one of the most significant figures in its history was the Scottish plantation manager James Taylor (1835-92) because he was the entrepreneur who … Continue reading

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Sideshots in Facebook on the Israeli’s Sinking of An Iranian Frigate near Lanka

Charith Senanayake in FACEBOOK, early March 2026 Conclusion… or just the dramatic beginning of the Iranian warship drama,.…………………….. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/4/at-least-100-missing-after-iranian-military-ship-sinks-off-sri-lanka-coast Off the sunny shores of Lanka, a plot worthy of a naval Netflix series unfolded….!!!  Ali Khamenei’s sailor boys were heading … Continue reading

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The Israeli Concept of “Human Animals” in Palestine

Gamini  Seneviratne Appropriate though it is, the words …  “Human Animals” …  in the heading do not refer to those who are slaughtering the human beings resident in Gaza and the West Bank. They are the ones used by the … Continue reading

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The Vocabulary Girding & Gilding Israel’s Programme of Genocide in Palestine

Gamini Seneviratne, in The Island, 12 September 2025, where the title is “Human Animals” The words in the heading do not refer to those who are slaughtering the human beings resident in Gaza and the West Bank. They are the ones … Continue reading

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Huge Casualties in the Ukraine-Russia War

Observer from A Black Sea Port …. with highlights imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi ONE:  “God is with us” …. watch the new Russian Army recruitment video. The clip promotes military service while focusing on religious diversity and national unity. … Continue reading

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Gamechanging Trade Route to Transform World’s Political Economy?

  This is a game changer. It’s called the “International North-South Transport Corridor” with key partners India, Iran and Russia.  It bypasses the Suez Canel route and is 40% cheaper, and 5 times faster in transporting goods.

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