People in many countries now view China more positively than the US – new study
2026-07-16
Global perceptions of the United States have taken a downturn, with fresh survey data showing China now viewed more positivelyContinue Reading
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US bombings
2026-07-13
Iran’s Nour News Agency reports that the Iranian Army and the IRGC have launched “large-scale missile and drone attacks” onContinue Reading
Iran vows ‘crushing’ response after alleged US strike on railway bridge
2026-07-09
A railway bridge in northern Iran was damaged in a strike early Thursday, Iranian media reported, as authorities assessed theContinue Reading
US Supreme Court rules against Trump order to end birthright citizenship
2026-07-01
The United States Supreme Court has ruled against US President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for all individualsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes US–Iran ceasefire agreement
2026-06-19
Sri Lanka has welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic ofContinue Reading
US Senate passes $70 billion funding for ICE, Border Patrol
2026-06-06
The US Senate has voted to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with an additional $70 billion (roughly €60Continue Reading
Sri Lanka among 60 economies facing U.S. Tariffs over forced labour imports
2026-06-03
Sri Lanka is among 60 economies targeted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which has proposedContinue Reading
US to deny visas to applicants citing fear of persecution at home
2026-04-30
Applicants for visas to the United States will now have to affirm that they do not fear persecution in theirContinue Reading
US offers up to $10 million reward targeting Southeast Asia scam-linked funds
2026-04-24
The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the seizureContinue Reading
Hanif Yusoof leads virtual roundtable with US companies to promote Sri Lanka investment
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka positioned itself as a trusted and reliable investment partner during a high‑level virtual roundtable chaired by Presidential SpecialContinue Reading
Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks
2026-04-20
Oil prices have risen sharply following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting messages about theContinue Reading
US renews Russia oil waiver after pressure from nations
2026-04-18
The Trump administration has renewed a waiver allowing nations to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month.Continue Reading
US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
2026-04-16
US Senate Republicans voted down a resolution on Wednesday pushed by Democrats to prohibit President Donald Trump from taking furtherContinue Reading
‘Economic Fury’ : US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil
2026-04-15
The US warned Tuesday it will unleash full “Economic Fury” on Iran, ending a reprieve on sanctions on Tehran oilContinue Reading
US treasury secretary says China ‘not going to be able to get their oil’
2026-04-15
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday China had been an unreliable global partner during the Middle East warContinue Reading
US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what’s next?
2026-04-13
The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal toContinue Reading
US updates visa rules, tightens vetting with social media requirement
2026-04-01
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced new requirements for non-immigrant visa applicants, effective immediately. According to the Embassy,Continue Reading
US temporarily lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil stuck at sea
2026-03-21
The Trump administration has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energyContinue Reading