Month: May 2026
Trump warns Iran as tensions escalate
US President Donald Trump has warned that military action against Iran would intensify if an agreement is not reached between the two sides,...
Oil drops below $ 100 as Trump halts Hormuz escort plan
By The Pulseline News Desk Global oil prices slipped below the $ 100 mark after US President Donald Trump announced a pause in...
Flagging ‘systemic lapses’ in Rs. 13.2 billion NDB fraud case
A major alleged financial fraud involving Rs. 13.2 billion at NDB Bank has sparked fresh political scrutiny, with opposition member of parliament (MP)...
$2.5 million Treasury payment probe uncovers suspected third-party diversion
By The Pulseline News Desk A suspected financial irregularity involving a $2.5 million loan repayment has triggered a multi-agency investigation in the country,...
China urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz amid renewed Iran talks
By The Pulseline News Desk In a strong diplomatic signal, China has called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pressing...
Tehran-Beijing axis in focus as Iran’s Foreign Minister visits China
By The Pulseline News Desk A high-level diplomatic visit by Abbas Araghchi to China is drawing renewed attention to the evolving strategic partnership...
Opposition pushback puts spotlight on judicial independence
By The Pulseline News Desk A group of around 25 opposition members of parliament (MPs) has moved to formally petition President Anura Kumara...
Citizenship, credibility, and the politics of compliance
By The Pulseline News Desk The government’s swift dismissal of allegations surrounding Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma and his citizenship status reveals more...
Vijay invites Congress to join hands in Tamil Nadu, signalling potential political realignment
In a significant development in Tamil Nadu’s evolving political landscape, actor-turned-politician Vijay, widely known as “Thalapathi” among his supporters, has reportedly extended an...
Sri Lanka: Maritime matters in a month of choke points
By Col R Hariharan During the month of April, the Straits of Hormuz continued to face the ‘double blockade’ of both the US...
