International

Oil prices surge as US-Iran tensions disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping

Global oil prices have risen sharply amid escalating tensions between the United States (US) and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, following a...

International

Trump claims Israel–Lebanon ceasefire extension as Beirut remains silent

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended, asserting that the arrangement remains in...

News Feature

$2.5 million Treasury loss sparks alarm over Sri Lanka’s financial security systems

By The Pulseline News Desk A reported loss of $2.5 million (approximately Rs. 750 million) during a government transaction to Australian authorities has...

International

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...