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The Post-American World

Alternatives for Freedom, Survival, and Development. By Nirj Deva; President, Commonwealth Union. Former British MP and MEP.  Former Presidential Envoy of Sri Lanka.   Margaret Thatcher once observed that nations ultimately face a stark choice in their alliances: alliances of geography, alliances of influence, or alliances of democracies. That formulation, delivered in the late twentieth century, was rooted in the Cold War world—a world of territorial blocs, ideological binaries, and relatively stable power hierarchies. Yet in the twenty-first century, her insight has evolved from observation into warning. The global system has shifted decisively beyond the unipolar moment that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union. What...
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Book Reviews

Rewiring the Mind for Greatness: How Positive Thinking Became a Blueprint for Extraordinary Living

Asanga Divulweva -
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale published a book called The Power of Positive Thinking in 1950, in response to the massive unemployment created by World War II in the American economy. His book represents one of the greatest uses of faith to motivate us to believe in ourselves, have determination, and accomplish our goals through the power of positive thinking. The book draws from existing sources and accounts of experiences...
Asia

Australian Prime Minister in Singapore amid urgent fuel negotiations!

Sarojini P -
Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flew to Singapore on Thursday for urgent discussions to secure gasoline supply and expand bilateral energy cooperation. The visit, which was moved forward from its original schedule, reflects growing concern in Canberra over disruptions in global oil markets linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Australia depends heavily on imported refined fuel, with about 90 per cent of its needs sourced...
CU Sports

Babar Azam Silences Critics with Record-Smashing 12,000: Fastest Ever in T20 History

Asanga Divulweva -
On Thursday in Karachi, Babar Azam was more than a response to the people who have criticized him; he was an answer to his critics with an accomplishment that will be part of cricket’s statistics for decades. As a member of Peshawar Zalmi, Babar Azam became the fastest player in T20 history to score 12,000 runs in 338 innings. Previously Chris Gayle held that record at 343 innings, and...
Europe

Cyprus’ strategic dilemma in the Eastern Mediterranean

Roshan Abayasekara -
The geographic fate of Cyprus has long been a significant challenge. Cyprus is located at the maritime crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia. The island of Cyprus has historically served as a vital meeting point for trade and diplomacy. The tensions in the Middle East, which began in early 2026, reached a peak. This same proximity has transformed the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) into a focal point of regional...
Africa

Botswana Launches 12-Month Climate-Tech Push to Turn Startups into Bankable Green Infrastructure

Asanga Divulweva -
Botswana's government is working to increase sustainability and access to energy through the use of innovative technologies that accelerate local adoption of sustainable solutions and improve the region’s resilience. The Botswana Innovation Fund (BIF), in collaboration with Scalar International, has recently launched a new initiative called the Scalar Botswana Innovator Program (SBIP) that will provide support for 10 start-ups in climate and digital technology sectors over the next 12...
Aviation

Minutes from Disaster: Six Survive After IndiaOne Air Flight Issues MAYDAY and Comes Down Near Rourkela

Asanga Divulweva -
An IndiaOne Air Caravan 208 made an emergency landing at Rourkela on Saturday afternoon, with six crew and passengers onboard. An equipment malfunction caused the aircraft to make an emergency landing approximately eight nautical miles from Rourkela Airport in Odisha. Fortunately, there were no casualties resulting from the landing. All six individuals who were aboard the aircraft were transported to a hospital for evaluation. The plane was identified as being...
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