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Government Dismisses Calls for Treasury Secretary's Resignation Following US$ 2.5 Million Cyber Fraud.

Sri Lanka and Thailand Deepen Bilateral Defence Ties.

Questions Mount Over Treasury Secretary’s Qualifications and Past Business Record.

President’s Counsel Maithree Gunaratne has publicly challenged the appointment of Harshana Suriyapperuma as Treasury Secretary, citing concerns over his professional qualifications and history of business failures in Australia.

Sri Lanka Advances Preparations for UN Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti.

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, led a delegation to the UN to discuss the deployment of troops to Haiti, emphasizing rigorous human rights vetting and accountability protocols.

Defense Sector Faces Mixed Results Amidst Global Conflict and Supply Constraints.

Major US defense contractors are experiencing surging demand due to geopolitical tensions, though production delays and supply chain issues are curbing short-term profitability for giants like Lockheed Martin.

Sri Lanka Urged to Appoint National Security Advisor Amid Colombo Security Conclave Expansion.

UK Prime Minister Faces Political Storm Over Overridden Security Vetting of Former Ambassador.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth Escalates Rhetoric Against Iran Amid Ongoing Naval Blockade.

Pentagon Shake-up: Defense Secretary Hegseth Dismisses Army Chief of Staff.