Interview

Lady Commonwealth

Nat Sciver-Brunt’s Journey from Tokyo to England Captain: How a World-Class All-Rounder Became a Cricket Icon

Being born to British parents in Tokyo, Japan, Nat Sciver-Brunt was raised in the Netherlands and England. After discovering her strong liking and calling for cricket and sports at a young age, she worked her way up through England's domestic cricket system, and in 2013, she made her international debut. She has undoubtedly built a reputation, as her elegance in batting, disciplined and swift bowling, and strong capability to perform under pressure have developed her character into being one of the most accomplished all-rounders when it comes to women's cricket. Leading England into the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup...
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Aviation

The Jet That Shrunk the Pacific: Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350 Strategy Changed the Future of Asia–US Travel

Asanga Divulweva -
In the history of aviation, 16 June 2016 marked a memorable point. On that day, Singapore Airlines made an announcement with potentially far-reaching consequences for long-distance transportation. In particular, the airline announced its plans to start operating direct flights between Singapore and San Francisco from 23 October 2016. Additionally, it was stated that the airline would also increase its operations in Los Angeles by changing the route of its...
Book Reviews

Macbeth: How One Prophecy Unleashed a Storm of Ambition, Murder and Madness

Asanga Divulweva -
More than four hundred years of writing and reading the play by William Shakespeare – Macbeth – have made it one of the most profound and powerful psychological tragedies. Being a masterwork of literary art, the play reveals the essential psychological aspects of human nature, such as a profound ambition, the feeling of guilt, an enormous capacity to resist temptation, and unlimited wishes to get power over people. The...
Lead_Story

Trump’s New 50% Canada Tariffs: What the U.S. Trade Move Means for Canadian Exports and Businesses

Roshan Abayasekara -
The United States (U.S.) president, Donald Trump, is imposing a new 50% tariff on some Canadian goods. The new tariff includes wine, hockey sticks & cement. Trump’s administration characterises them as discriminatory trade policies. The announcement was after signing a new executive order on Monday, 20 July ’26. According to three proclamations released by Trump, the U.S. is taking issue with provincial bans on U.S. alcohol and supply management on...
Pacific

18-Year-Old Seine Stowers Becomes Samoa’s New Weightlifting Hero After 12 Records and Four Gold Medals

Asanga Divulweva -
Seine Stowers, at only 18 years of age, has done something that takes other talented weightlifters years of hard work to accomplish; she participated in one competition that demonstrated her intentions in this sport. Born on April 30, 2008, the Samoan lifter impressed everyone at the 2026 Universal Weightlifting Championship in Apia on this very day, winning a total of four gold medals and twelve records in four different...
Africa

Kenya Recovers Public Assets Worth Sh126 Million in Western Anti-Graft Crackdown

Sharya Christiana -
The recovery of public assets valued at over Sh126 million in Western Kenya, announced by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), marks another major turning point in the country's battle against corruption. The properties, which were allegedly brought illegally by private individuals, were allegedly brought illegally to Bungoma, Busia counties, and Kakamega. The recovered properties are located in Bungoma, Busia counties, and Kakamega, and they were allegedly brought there...
Europe

UN Cyprus Envoy Explores New Settlement Framework Based on Two Constituent States, Report Says

Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s Independent newspaper said on Monday, 13 July ’26, that the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, is exploring ideas for a new Cyprus settlement framework aimed at bridging the gap between the two sides. It stressed that the proposals don’t constitute an official United Nations (UN) plan but rather ideas. The proposals, according to the report, do not represent an official United Nations (UN) plan...
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