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@danukalive Yes, AML should be empowered. There is no doubt. But, no one should encourage undial under any circumstances. Undial aid drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal assets accumulating locally and overseas, etc, which cann't be controlled only by CBSL.

@aselawaid Are we going to seek further support from FBI without accepting their conclusion on Easter sunday attack ?

Sri Lankan investigators have reached out to the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as they widen their probe into the Treasury’s US$2.5 million loss linked to an email hacking, a senior CID official said.sundaytimes.lk/260503/news/fb…

YELLOW STORM CLAIMS THE HBL PSL TITLE AFTER NINE YEARS🔥 #HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #PZvHK

As Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi, my heart is full of pride and gratitude tonight. Seeing our team crowned champions of Pakistan Super League Season 11 feels incredibly special — a season defined not just by results, but by purpose, belief, and the quiet determination to keep showing up and delivering. This title belongs first and foremost to the players. From the very beginning, they embraced the mission with clarity and heart. Their discipline, consistency, and collective spirit turned belief into reality. They truly earned every bit of this success. I want to especially recognise our captain, Babar Azam (@babarazam258). Leading from the front as the tournament’s highest run-scorer while carrying the weight of expectation with such composure, class, and dignity is something very special. He has been an outstanding leader and an even better ambassador for the game. None of this would have been possible without the tireless dedication of our coaching staff and support team. Their thoughtful planning, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment behind the scenes created the perfect environment for the players to flourish. I’m deeply thankful for their professionalism and care. I also extend warm appreciation to our team management for their strong leadership and steady guidance throughout what was a demanding season. A heartfelt thank you to Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) and Salman Naseer (@salnaseer), along with the entire PSL organisation. Under difficult circumstances, they worked hard to deliver a tournament that brought joy to millions of fans and maintained the prestige of Pakistan’s biggest cricket league. To our sponsors and partners — your continued faith and support have been invaluable. This victory is yours too. And to our incredible Zalmi fans… from day one, your passion and belief have lifted us. You stood with us through every moment, and this trophy is as much yours as it is the team’s. Thank you for being the heartbeat of this franchise. We set our standards high. We stayed true to them. And now, together, we stand as champions. Yellow Storm 🏆

🇺🇸🇮🇷 CENTCOM just confirmed: Project Freedom begins today, May 4. US Central Command forces are moving to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This is the most direct US challenge to Iran's control of the strait since the war began. Oil is already below $100 on the announcement alone. Iran said no ship passes without their permission. CENTCOM just said otherwise. The next move belongs to the IRGC.

This evening, extremely delighted to have had the opportunity to take part in Kamban Vizha 2026 in Colombo. The Ramayana remains an eternal source of wisdom, illuminating the path of dharma for generations. Through the Kamba Ramayanam, Poet Kamban had transformed this sacred epic into a work of unparalleled literary grace. Had the privilege of reflecting on the timeless truths of the Kamba Ramayanam before an august gathering of eminent Tamil scholars and dignitaries. Extending my heartfelt gratitude to Kambavarithi Ilangai Jeyaraj ayya for an evening enriched by the elegance of our Tamil language.

@IndrajithOnX නෑ, තව මාසයක් ඉන්නවා

එන සතියේ හර්ෂණ සූරියප්පෙරුම ඉල්ලා අස්වෙනවා...

President and First Lady arrive in Sri Lanka on State Visit presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/… #MaldivesSriLanka

🇺🇸✈️ The F-35 is more than a fighter jet, it represents the cost of entry into the future of air warfare. 20 countries fly it. $80M to $110M a unit. 3 variants built for different fights. Partner nations: 🇺🇸 U.S.: 2,456 across all 3 variants 🇬🇧 UK: 138 F-35Bs 🇦🇺 Australia: 100 F-35As 🇮🇹 Italy: 115 across A and B variants 🇨🇦 Canada: 88 F-35As 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 57 F-35As 🇳🇴 Norway: 52 F-35As 🇩🇰 Denmark: 43 F-35As Foreign military sales: 🇯🇵 Japan: 147 across A and B variants 🇮🇱 Israel: 75 F-35I Adirs, the only country with a fully customized variant 🇫🇮 Finland: 64 F-35As 🇰🇷 South Korea: 60 F-35As 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 36 F-35As 🇩🇪 Germany: 35 F-35As 🇧🇪 Belgium: 34 F-35As 🇵🇱 Poland: 32 F-35As 🇷🇴 Romania: 32 F-35As 🇨🇿 Czech Republic: 24 F-35As 🇬🇷 Greece: 20 F-35As 🇸🇬 Singapore: 20 across A and B variants Source: Al Jazeera

ADNOC 🇦🇪 just announced $55 billion (AED 200B) in new project awards for 2026-2028 to accelerate growth and strengthen its energy strategy! ⛽️🔝 The UAE giant is also closing in on 29 major gas deals with the United States worth tens of billions, building a global gas empire.

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗿 𝗬𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗸𝗵 🇳🇵🇮🇳 🇨🇳 || Kathmandu says the Lipulekh route lies inside Nepal and has asked both India and China not to conduct the pilgrimage through the pass. ‼️ The row has once again revived sovereignty concerns over the Kalapani-Lipulekh stretch. 💥 The dispute is likely to add pressure to already sensitive India-Nepal ties, especially as the yatra route becomes a fresh diplomatic flashpoint. #Nepal #India #China #Lipulekh #KailashMansarovar 📍 @ResonantNews

After my meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, the Middle East is entering a moment of decision By #MariaMaalouf I met with Donald Trump last night at Mar-a-Lago, his residence in Florida. It was not a ceremonial exchange. It was a strategic conversation — direct, unscripted and unmistakably focused on outcomes. The takeaway is clear: Washington is moving away from managing crises in the Middle East and toward forcing decisions. President Trump’s recent statements — including his early-morning warning that the era of being “nice” is over — are not rhetorical. They are calibrated signals, timed to shape both geopolitical behavior and market expectations. Lebanon: appreciation, but no illusions On Lebanon, President Trump struck a tone that was both personal and conditional. He told me he values the support and goodwill he receives from the Lebanese people — a recognition that matters in a country long caught between competing powers. But he was equally clear about the path forward. In his view, peace between Lebanon and Israel is not only possible — it is achievable within his tenure. That is a bold assertion, but it comes with defined terms: sovereignty cannot coexist with parallel power structures. This marks a departure from years of strategic ambiguity. The new framework is simple and uncompromising: one state, one army, one decision. Under this approach, the issue of Hezbollah is no longer treated as a secondary complication. It is the central test of whether Lebanon can re-enter the international system as a fully sovereign actor. The window for gradualism is closing; the expectation now is measurable change. Iran: compressed timelines, rising pressure If Lebanon is about conditional opportunity, Iran is about urgency. President Trump’s posture reflects a shift from open-ended negotiation to compressed timelines. The message to Tehran is direct: move quickly toward an agreement under clear parameters, or face escalating pressure. What stands out is not only the substance, but the method. Delivering key messages before Asian markets open is a deliberate tactic — linking political signaling to immediate economic impact. It is pressure applied in real time, across multiple fronts. Iraq: the end of the gray zone Iraq, often treated as a secondary file, is in fact central to this strategy. In recent remarks, President Trump offered a measured acknowledgment of Ali al-Zaidi following his political advancement — a signal that Washington is watching closely, but not extending unconditional support. The direction is clear: Iraq will no longer be managed as a buffer space. It is being reframed as a decision arena. Reducing militia influence, restoring institutional credibility and tying economic engagement to sovereignty are no longer aspirational goals — they are benchmarks. A region moving from ambiguity to choice Across Lebanon, Iran and Iraq, a single pattern emerges: ambiguity is being replaced by binary choices. State or non-state. Alignment or isolation. Decision or consequence. Critics will warn that such clarity risks escalation. That concern is valid. But the alternative — indefinite ambiguity — has already produced prolonged instability, eroded institutions and strategic drift. What I heard at Mar-a-Lago, and what recent statements reinforce, is that the next phase will not be about managing that drift. It will be about ending it. The Middle East is not simply entering another cycle of tension. It is entering a moment of decision. And this time, the margin for delay is shrinking.

.@SecScottBessent on Iran: "They really miscalculated when they started bombing their Gulf neighbors in a kinetic fashion, and in response, the Gulf neighbors—who I would describe as somewhat permissive in allowing Iranian IRGC money, Iranian regime money into their banking systems—have been very fulsome, and come forward, and given us the details, and allowed us to freeze those assets."

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 🇮🇳 || Lakshadweep’s administration has simplified its tourist entry process, allowing visitors to apply without a local sponsor and without uploading a police clearance certificate. ⚡ Security verification will now be handled by Lakshadweep Police after submission. 💥 The move is expected to make travel planning easier and support tourism growth in the Union Territory, while keeping security screening in place. #Lakshadweep #Tourism #India #TravelNews #BreakingNews 📍 @ResonantNews

Rakesh Jhujhunwala believed that first you should buy a house, till then equities should be zero. “Every couple in India shall buy a house first. Equity should be zero. After that by age of 45-50 you can be 80% in Equities.” Quite insightful.

🚨 Did you know : Rafa Nadal once wore a Richard Mille watch worth $2.3 Million 🤯 It's still the most expensive watch worn on a tennis court.

When I was a new investor, I got my teeth kicked in. It was the best tuition I've ever paid.

BREAKING: Energy prices to decline after war on Iran ends, says US treasury secretary 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/dmurqg?update=…

🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran is quietly pushing a 30-day roadmap to end the war, and the details are where it gets interesting… The proposal was relayed to the U.S. by Pakistan and breaks down into 3 short phases: Phase 1: De-escalation Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, take charge of clearing sea mines, and in return the U.S. would lift its blockade on Iranian ports. Phase 2: Nuclear freeze Iran is offering to freeze uranium enrichment for up to 15 years, then resume at around 3.6%. At the same time, it refuses to dismantle its nuclear infrastructure and pushes for sanctions relief and access to frozen assets. Phase 3: Beyond Iran Tehran wants a full regional security framework with Arab states and others, basically trying to redraw how security works across the Middle East. There’s also a non-aggression commitment in the proposal that includes Israel, aimed at preventing any new escalation across the region. But honestly, is Trump accepting any of this?