Strait of Hormuz: The World’s Oil Lifeline on Edge The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil flows, has become the […]
Category: World News
International news and global developments with relevance to Sri Lanka’s economy, geopolitics, and international relations.
Russia says Middle East conflict boosting demand for its oil and gas
Russia said Friday (6) that demand for its oil and gas has increased as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts global energy supplies. Kremlin […]
Trump Tariffs struck down- US court orders refunds of billions US$
A major legal and economic drama is unfolding in Washington after a federal trade court ordered the U.S. government to begin refunding billions of dollars […]
U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone
Over 100 Iranians are feared dead following a maritime disaster off the coast of Galle, a southern town in Sri Lanka. The United States has […]
U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Hit by Drone Strikes — Fire, Damage but No Casualties
In a dramatic escalation of the wider Middle East conflict, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was struck early Tuesday by multiple suspected drone […]
TRUMP and IRAN Draw Others in as War Escalates
A full-blown military confrontation has erupted involving the United States and Israel against Iran, significantly widening beyond initial airstrikes. The crisis has quickly spread into […]
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 — […]
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 […]
“Trump’s controversial “Gaza Riviera” proposal is an immoral and evil plan”
A new report published by the Ayaan Institute argues that Donald Trump’s controversial “Gaza Riviera” proposal is an immoral and evil plan to extract wealth […]
When Privilege Meets Prosecution
Strip away the titles. Remove the deference. Ignore the choreography of palace language. The real question is brutally simple: Can a man born into monarchy […]
Trump’s sweeping global tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe, a striking […]
TRUMP v BBC
$5 Billion, Jan 6, and the Battle Over Editing the Truth London. Miami. Washington. The battlefield is no longer the Capitol steps. It is the […]
Dhaka’s New Direction: How Will India Read a BNP Victory in Bangladesh
The reported electoral success of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) marks more than a domestic political shift in Dhaka. It recalibrates the regional chessboard — and New […]
BNP Claims Victory in Landmark Bangladesh Election Amid Awaited Official Results
Dhaka — Bangladesh’s main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has claimed victory in Friday’s general elections — a milestone moment in the country’s political history that […]
What Do the Epstein Files Really Show About Mohammed bin Salman?
As fresh tranches of material linked to Jeffrey Epstein circulate online, attention has turned once again to the names of powerful figures that appear in […]
Starmer’s Survival Test: Can He Hold On?
Sir Keir Starmer of Britain is facing one of the most intense political storms of his premiership after two of his closest aides quit within 24 […]
Bitcoin Breaks Below $70,000 as Fear Returns to Crypto Markets
Bitcoin has slipped decisively beneath the $70,000 threshold, briefly touching the $67,000 range this week as selling pressure intensified across global financial markets. The move […]
Amazon’s Capital Spending Surges by 50%, Shares Experience Downturn
Reuters – On Thursday, Amazon announced a projected increase of over 50% in capital expenditures for this year, aligning with its industry peers in a […]