Opposition questions decision to remove Dr. Anil Jasinghe

The Biden administration?s soft lab-leak pressure on China

In many ways, the coronavirus originated in precisely the wrong country. Not only is China densely populated and interconnected with the world in a way that allowed the virus to spread quickly, but it has a demonstrated lack of transparency on such things. And its stature in the world makes seeking transparency and accountability very difficult. Now that the theory that the coronavirus originated in a Wuhan lab has gained prominence, that latter problem is rearing its ugly head. The Biden admin

09 Jun, 2021

Chaos on the horizon: Pakistan wants a risky reset

The Biden administration?s approach to South Asia has focused primarily on the promotion of U.S.-India relations. For example, the administration sent Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to meet Indian leaders in New Delhi. It stressed the importance of India at its Interim National Security Strategic Guidance.? Additionally, it has actively promoted the U.S.-India-Japan-Australia Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad. Although the results of these policies have been mixed, shor

09 Jun, 2021

Moves to regulate mobile app based food delivery services

Steps are being taken to regulate food delivery services operating in Sri Lanka, including popular mobile app based services Uber and PickMe.? The move comes after concerns were raised over hidden costs associated with some of the items delivered to consumers. Daily Mirror reported that a meeting had been held between Consumer Affairs State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna and food outlets, including hotels, to discuss concerns over added costs when their items are delivered. It is understood t

09 Jun, 2021