Year: 2026
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,...
The ‘Mangala’ signature in my life
By Krishantha Prasad Cooray If all hadn’t been overturned – delivering an unrecognisable landscape five years ago – it is quite likely that...
Minister rejects parts of Auditor General’s coal report, denies fraud allegations
Senior government Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has dismissed sections of the Auditor General’s report into the controversial coal import process, stating that some of...
Hungary’s incoming PM vows to halt ICC exit, warns Israel’s Netanyahu
Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has announced plans to stop the country’swithdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant reversal...
