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Business - Op-Eds - Nov 19, 2016
Tata Chairman- FIRED
Why was Cyrus Mistry removed as Chairman Tata Sons?
- Fake News - Jul 16, 2019
Was Anthony Bourdain Killed by Clinton Operatives?
On 9th June 2018, YourNewsWire.com published a news linking the celebrity chef's death to Hillary Clinton for spreading fake news..
World - Featured Article - Apr 2, 2020
COVID-19 and Threats to Critical Infrastructure
While institutions have resilience strategies to navigate unconventional security threats, a pandemic is altogether different.
World - Featured Article - Sep 4, 2020
Have Passport, Will Travel? Not in Post-covid Skies
The pandemic progress card of nations will dictate the ease of international travel. While it's a rough road ahead for backpackers, high-net-worth individuals have the luxury of opting for…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Font of Knowledge
Wikipedia, with its ability to open the world at the casual click of a mouse, is fast emerging as the leading referral source for a knowledge-hungry world, all without charging a dime
- Fake News - Mar 27, 2020
Is Modi planning for a period of Emergency under Article 360?
There has been news about PM Narendra Modi possibly declaring Emergency under Article 360, which categorises it as a Financial Emergency, yet this news has been fake. The article by inventiva.co.in…
World - Featured Article - May 2, 2020
No man is an island: Michael Chertoff
National security needs to take into account interdependence: Michael Chertoff, Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Geopolitics - Featured Article - Jun 15, 2021
Sinification of the Emerald Island
The passing of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill (CPCEC) has generated concern, both domestically and internationally.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
Oracle and Tiktok: a Match Made in Heaven?
With both tech companies talking at cross purposes, it is anybody's guess when the Trump-blessed deal will walk the rocky path up the aisle.
World - Fake News - May 5, 2020
China starts major trial of state-run digital currency
Reports claim that American chains Starbucks, McDonald’s and Subway were named on the People’s Bank of China (PBOC)’s list of firms that will test the digital currency in small transactions with 19…
World - Featured Article - May 11, 2020
'Global Order no more' ~ HE MK Narayanan
HE MK Narayanan predicted a change of guard in the global hierarchy of nations in a post-COVID geopolitical scenario at the Synergia Forum.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
A Favourable Anomaly Called Donald Trump
Despite his administrative blunders and his brash criticism of his rivals, one cannot be dismissive of President Trump's chances in the November elections. His oddities are what keep his supporters…
- Fake News - Jul 4, 2018
Trump votes for death penalty for being gay
On 3rd October 2017 the news was published by WashingtonSources saying that Trump votes for death penalty for being gay.
War - Featured Article - May 30, 2019
Conflicts of the Future – A Matter of Perception
What does the future hold for conflicts and disputes between countries? Will conflicts over natural resources increase in frequency? Will diplomacy play a more significant role or will the world…
World - Featured Article - May 13, 2020
The Humanitarian Silk Route
A humanitarian approach is what China is focusing on in the Health Silk Road initiative of BRI, says Dr Patrick Mendis, former U.S. diplomat.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
The Dichotomy of China's Green Pledge
Will Beijing fulfil its public undertaking on carbon neutrality when its economic goals are at conflict with environmental targets?
- Fake News - Aug 25, 2018
Wrong sequence of photos used to spread fake news of Malaysian PM Mahathir
Two photos have gone viral of Prime Minister Mahathir during prayers at Masjid Negara. A sequence of photos has been used to depict that the Prime Minister fell during his prayer.
War - Featured Article - Jun 6, 2019
Disrupting the Mind of a Terrorist
We live in times of transformational change and the pace of that change is increasing. Over centuries, professional armed forces across nations have been at the forefront of these changes.
What can…
World - Featured Article - May 18, 2020
Estonian Perspective of Cyber Security
Mr Aasmann focused on Estonia's cybersecurity at the webinar, need to build trust for secure systems and interdependence among sectors.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 27, 2020
Chinks in Putin’s Armour
Putin's credential as a strongman in foreign policy has been put to the test by a series of crises in his own backyard