Sampath Bank Pioneers Seamless PayPal Integration for Sri Lankan Digital Professionals.
Sampath Bank has become the first financial institution in Sri Lanka to offer direct PayPal integration via its Sampath Vishwa platform, enabling easier fund withdrawals for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
Washington Signals Hardline Stance on Hormuz Access Amid Delicate Iran Negotiations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning that the Strait of Hormuz must remain accessible to international shipping, describing current restrictions as illegal. This comes as the U.S. conducted 'defensive strikes' on Iranian targets despite an ongoing ceasefire and active diplomatic talks in Qatar.
Strait of Hormuz Breakthrough: US and Iran Edge Toward Diplomatic Resolution.
The United States and Iran are engaged in high-stakes negotiations to end hostilities and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, with recent signals suggesting a framework for a potential ceasefire and normalization of shipping routes.











