Cartoon for August 27, 2026

Unfolding El Niño and burning issues

Thursday 27th August, 2026 The world is bracing itself for a historic El Niño event, which is very likely to be the strongest ever measured, “breaking records by a considerable and dangerous margin”…

• World braces for potentially strongest El Niño ever recorded
• Sri Lanka ignored warnings, failed to act on first alert
• Government to involve stakeholders for food security strategy

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Complexities in global politics deepen as economic pressures intensify

The present offer by the UK to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities in the missile technology field in particular comes as ‘a stitch in time’ and the initiative is also likely to be appreciated…

• UK offers to upgrade Ukraine's missile defense capabilities
• Economic pressures and rising living costs challenge UK support
• US policy divide weakens global democratic alliance

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Handcuffs without consequences: Why Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption drive keeps missing the target

By Mahil Dole, SSP (Retd.) Senior Security Analyst | Former Head of Counter-Terrorism, State Intelligence Service | Managing Director, Smart Security Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

• Sri Lanka's anti-corruption drive falls short of intended impact.
• Politicians and officials regularly arrested but often receive bail or disappear.
• Formal safeguards may not translate into tangible change due to weak enforcement.

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YOURSAY | Kedah has no constitutional power to ban gambling

'Why didn't PAS propose nationwide prohibition during its years in govt?'

• Kedah state lacks constitutional power to ban federally licensed gambling.
• Federal government regulates gambling and lottery licensing.
• PAS increased special draws during federal power, questioning sincerity.

2h ago ·malaysiakini.com

YOURSAY | Kedah has no constitutional power to ban gambling

'Why didn't PAS propose nationwide prohibition during its years in govt?'

2h ago ·malaysiakini.com

Jaffna to mark Int’l Day of the Disappeared

Families of the disappeared in the Northern and Eastern provinces have announced plans to publish a series of books documenting their long search for answers about their missing relatives.

2h ago ·island.lk