Trump Pitches $5,000 ‘Dividend’ as GOP Seeks Midterm Support

Sep 10, 2026 1 month ago 6 min read
Trump Pitches $5,000 ‘Dividend’ as GOP Seeks Midterm Support

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Sep 9) that every American adult could receive a US$5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans maintain control of Congress…

Galle Fort Leads Sri Lanka’s Tourist Hotspots as Visitor Preferences Evolve

Sep 10, 2026 1 month ago 7 min read
Galle Fort Leads Sri Lanka’s Tourist Hotspots as Visitor Preferences Evolve

Galle Fort has emerged as Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist attraction among foreign travellers, surpassing several long-established cultural and urban landmarks and appearing in more…

IMF Team Arrives in Colombo for Crucial Seventh EFF Review

Sep 10, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
IMF Team Arrives in Colombo for Crucial Seventh EFF Review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is set to arrive in Colombo today for nearly two weeks of discussions with Sri Lankan authorities on the…

DFCC Bank Partners with John Keells IT to Enhance Employee Banking Benefits

Sep 10, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
DFCC Bank Partners with John Keells IT to Enhance Employee Banking Benefits

DFCC Bank has partnered with John Keells IT to introduce its Employee Banking Proposition to the company’s employees, providing access to a broader selection of…

Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Global oil prices rose sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude reaching a five-month closing high…

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