Sri Lanka’s ongoing debt crisis has caught the attention of major global players, including China, which has been keenly interested in helping the island nation restructure its debt. Since the end of the Sri Lankan civil war in 2009, China has extended numerous loans to the country for various infrastructure projects, including a port, an airport, highways, and other significant projects.
In light of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’sdeclaration that there are not enough funds to hold local government elections and his assumption of office to lead the nation in rescuing Sri Lanka from its severe economic crisis without holding elections, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee expressed concern about the postponement of Local Government (LG) elections.
India is on a mission to become a leader in renewable energy. The country is already the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, and is home to some of the world’s most polluted cities. However, in recent years, India has made significant progress in promoting and investing in renewable energy, and is well on its way to achieving its goal of becoming a leader in this field.
India’s plan to manufacture aero engines is a significant step in boosting the country’s aerospace sector. Currently, India relies heavily on importing aero engines for its aerospace industry, which can be expensive and hinder technological independence. By manufacturing aero engines domestically, India can reduce its dependence on imports and develop its own expertise and capabilities in the field.
Sri Lanka and India have enjoyed a robust relationship since independence from British colonial rule in the contemporary era. Nevertheless, both of these countries have enjoyed historical links for more than three thousand years, even before the time of Lord Buddha.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, presiding over the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Briefing: Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward’, said terrorism is an existential threat to international peace and security and that it knows no borders, nationality, or race.
The recent climate talks in Egypt have left us with a sobering reality: The window for maintaining global warming to 1.5 degrees is closing fast and what is on the table currently is insufficient to avert some of the worst potential effects of climate change.
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