Year: 2026
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...
Missing millions: COPF probe reveals 10 debt payments that had gone astray
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s fragile fiscal recovery has come under renewed scrutiny following revelations that millions of dollars in government...
Sri Lanka inflation accelerates in April, signaling renewed cost pressures
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s inflation rate saw a notable uptick in April 2026, with the headline figure rising to 5.4%...
U.S. pushes new maritime coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to rally international partners into a new maritime coalition aimed at restoring freedom of...
Finance Ministry official found dead amid probe into $ 2.5 million cyber fraud
By The Pulseline News Desk A senior official attached to the External Resources Division (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance was found dead...
India battles surge in digital fraud after $25 billion loss
By The Pulseline News Desk India’s rapidly expanding digital economy is facing a serious test after citizens reportedly lost an estimated $25 billion...
Hegseth grilled by lawmakers as Iran war costs hit $ 25 billion
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from lawmakers during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, marking his first appearance before Congress...
