SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights scheduled for today due to the continued closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East. […]
Month: March 2026
Sri Lanka Implements Strategic Initiatives to Protect Tourists and Migrant Workers Amid Middle East Unrest
In light of the recent unrest in the Middle East and the Gulf region, the Sri Lankan Government has initiated several operations to ensure the […]
Dubai in the Crosswinds : Property, Economy and Regional War Risks
As conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran intensifies — with direct attacks reaching Gulf soil and key hubs like Dubai feeling the shockwaves — […]
The Fragile Future of a Fractured World
By Kithmi Gunaratne In the small hours before dawn, the sky over Tehran burned again. What Washington andJerusalem described as a necessary act of pre-emption […]
Oil Shock Math – What Sri Lanka now Pays
When geopolitics shifts, the invoice follows.Sri Lanka does not currently import crude directly from Iran due to sanctions constraints. But if conflict in the Gulf […]
Strait on Edge – Shipping Holds its Breath
When missiles fly in the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz becomes the world’s most nervous waterway. Roughly 20% of global oil supply moves through that narrow corridor […]
Sri Lanka Secures Additional Rs14bn in Treasury Bond Sales Post-Auction
Sri Lanka successfully sold 14 billion rupees worth of bonds offered on tap at an average rate established during this week’s auction, according to data […]
Balancing Revenue and Repression: Sri Lanka’s Tax Administration and Justice System
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka has achieved significant advancements in tax collection, particularly by enhancing its value-added tax (VAT) system. This improvement is aimed at […]
Fitch Assigns ‘AAA(lka)’ Rating to Hayleys’ Upcoming Debenture Issue
Fitch Ratings has announced the assignment of a National Long-Term Rating of ‘AAA(lka)’ to Hayleys PLC’s proposed unsecured senior redeemable debentures, which are valued at […]
Sri Lankan Authorities Urge Vigilance for Citizens in the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the unfolding security situation in the Middle East. Ensuring the […]
US-Iran Tensions Poised to Influence Global Markets
Reuters – The United States and Israel initiated strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict. […]
“MTI: Gulf Turmoil to Challenge Sri Lanka’s Economic Resilience”
The CEO of MTI Consulting, speaking from Bahrain, has issued a warning regarding the potential stress on the Sri Lankan economy as tensions rise in […]
SriLankan Airlines Issues Crucial Update on Middle East Operations
In light of the ongoing airspace closures in certain regions of the Middle East, SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights scheduled for […]
Israeli sources: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in strikes
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in Israeli attacks, with U.S. support, on Saturday. He was 86 years old. President Trump announced the […]
US-Israel Strike on Iran Jeopardizes Sri Lanka’s Fragile Recovery
As the sun rose over Colombo on February 28, 2026, news of a coordinated military strike by the United States and Israel against Iranian strategic […]