Year: 2026
VAT hike to 20.5%: A ‘small’ policy shift with big consequences for Sri Lankans?
By The Pulseline News Desk A proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 18% to 20.5% on financial services is far more...
Iran war disrupts global travel and strains airline industry as costs surge
The ongoing Iran war has triggered widespread disruption across global aviation, forcing airlines to reroute flights, absorb rising fuel costs, and manage growing...
OPEC+ faces crucial test as members meet after UAE moves to exit quota system
By The Pulseline News Desk Oil markets are watching closely as members of the OPEC+ alliance convene to agree on new production quotas...
Hijacked tanker in the Gulf of Aden raises fresh maritime security concerns
By The Pulseline News Desk A new maritime security incident is unfolding in one of the world’s most volatile shipping corridors, after an...
“The last government” claim: Is Sri Lanka’s democracy under strain?
By Vox Civis Notwithstanding the booming May Day rhetoric of the ruling party’s leadership, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the reality unfolding...
Land routes rise as Hormuz trade chokes
By The Pulseline News Desk The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a maritime story. As tankers stall and...
Iran’s backchannel gamble: A new proposal reaches Washington via Pakistan
By The Pulseline News Desk In a development that underscores both urgency and optimism, Iran has sent a fresh proposal to the United...
A life in service of justice, rights, and human dignity
In memoriam – Suriya Wickramasinghe By Lionel Bopage Sri Lanka has lost one of its most courageous and enduring voices for human rights...
Future-proofing Sri Lanka’s banking sector: building resilience against shocks
By Dinesh Weerakkody I was numbed when I learned of a fraud at a listed commercial bank, reportedly amounting to around Rs. 13.2...
Sri Lanka edges up in 2026 Press Freedom Index, but structural concerns persist
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka has recorded a modest improvement in global press freedom rankings, climbing five places to 134th out...
