Another custodial death in days raises concerns over prison oversight in Sri Lanka
By The Pulseline News Desk The reported death of a detainee at Welikada Prison has intensified scrutiny of custodial conditions in Sri Lanka,...
Privilege issue to be raised over $ 2.5 m Treasury scandal, call for action against Treasury Secretary
Opposition member of parliament (MP) Dayasiri Jayasekara is expected to raise a privilege issue in Parliament this week over a controversial $2.5 million...
Tensions escalate in Gulf as UAE intercepts Iranian missiles, US issues stark warning
By The Pulseline News Desk A sharp rise in regional tensions has put the Gulf on edge after the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
Vijay’s political debut shakes Tamil Nadu: TVK emerges as single largest party
By The Pulseline News Desk In a dramatic turn of events that could redefine the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph...
Sri Lanka’s recovery in question as economist challenges IMF narrative
By The Pulseline News Desk A renewed debate over the state of Sri Lanka’s economy has emerged after economist Steve H. Hanke claimed...
Minister defends AKD’s May Day remarks on court cases, calls them “common knowledge”
By The Pulseline News Desk Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has pushed back against criticism over comments made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake...
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...
