COLOMBO / WASHINGTON — In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed on March 2 that an American submarine utilized a heavyweight torpedo to sink the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean. The Pentagon has described the vessel as a “prize ship,” noting that this marks the first time ...

SYDNEY – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled a complex shift in Canada’s foreign policy, offering “regretful” support for military action in Iran while simultaneously spearheading a massive diplomatic and economic reset with India. Speaking from Sydney during the second leg of his Indo-Pacific tour, Carney addressed the escalating conflict in the Middle East following weekend strikes by the ...

In a historic visit that underscores the nation’s remarkable journey from crisis to recovery, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), arrived at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on February 17, 2026. This high-profile visit serves as a powerful validation of the Sri Lankan government’s fiscal discipline and the Central Bank’s strategic foresight. ...

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya declared that the government will not allow anyone to drag the country backward by inciting racism, urging women to step forward and carry forward the transformative change that has begun. She made these remarks while addressing the Mannar District Women’s Meeting held on February 15 in the Adampan area of the Mannar District. The event ...