Month: April 2026
Oil prices surge as US-Iran tensions disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping
Global oil prices have risen sharply amid escalating tensions between the United States (US) and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, following a...
Trump claims Israel–Lebanon ceasefire extension as Beirut remains silent
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended, asserting that the arrangement remains in...
$2.5 million Treasury loss sparks alarm over Sri Lanka’s financial security systems
By The Pulseline News Desk A reported loss of $2.5 million (approximately Rs. 750 million) during a government transaction to Australian authorities has...
Iran seizes vessels in Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate and global oil markets react
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after Iran seized two foreign-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its control over one...
Witness intimidation claims shake Easter Attack probe
Fresh disclosures before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court have raised serious concerns about the integrity of investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks....
Row over witnesses raises questions on controversial container release probe
A dispute within a Parliamentary Special Committee has intensified scrutiny over the controversial release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without mandatory physical...
US missile stockpiles strained after Iran conflict, report warns of strategic gaps
The United States (US) military has significantly depleted its stockpile of key missile systems during the recent conflict with Iran, raising concerns about...
Banners in Jaffna highlight interest in Tamil Nadu assembly polls
Banners expressing support for political leaders from Tamil Nadu have been displayed in several areas of Jaffna ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu...
$2.5 million cyber fraud raises concerns over financial oversight and digital security
The reported diversion of $ 2.5 million — funds intended for a foreign debt repayment — through fraudulent instructions has sparked serious concern...
Why increasing female labour force participation is critical for Sri Lanka
By Cathrine Weerakkody Sri Lanka presents a familiar but increasingly costly paradox. The country has near-universal female literacy, strong educational outcomes for women,...
