Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk media bias and reliability

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Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk’s own report linked underneath.

• Trump Administration Revokes Over 300,000 Visas

  Trust 70

  The Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas since January 2025, with the State Department calling it the fastest and largest volume of cancellations in US history. Revocations were based on criminal activity, public safety threats, and immigration violations.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asUS Revokes More Than 300,000 Visas as Immigration Rules Tighten - Business News (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

• Brent crude hits $110 a barrel amid Middle East tensions

  Trust 42

  Brent crude futures climbed to $110.86 per barrel on Friday, marking the first time the international benchmark has reached that price since May 20. West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose, closing at $101.41 per barrel. The price increases were attributed to escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over global oil supply.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asGlobal Energy Market Under Pressure as Brent Oil Hits $110 - Business News (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

• Brent Crude Tops $111 After Saudi Oil Field Attack

  Trust 76

  Brent crude oil prices surpassed $111 per barrel following a drone attack on a Saudi oil field that killed at least one person. The incident, attributed to Houthi rebels, has heightened fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asGlobal Energy Market Under Pressure as Brent Oil Hits $110 - Business News (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

• Trump and Putin Discussed Russian Diesel Exports

  Trust 76

  Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply over 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, with further shipments planned. Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian special representative, stated the cooperation would benefit global markets.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asRussia Could Release Millions of Tonnes of Diesel Under New Deal Between Trump and Putin - Business News (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

• UK Imposes 38 New Sanctions on Russia

  Trust 70

  The United Kingdom has introduced 38 new sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors including oil companies, shadow fleet tankers, cryptocurrency exchanges, and suppliers of military equipment. The measures aim to restrict Russia's revenue and disrupt its ability to fund and equip its war in Ukraine.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asRussia Could Release Millions of Tonnes of Diesel Under New Deal Between Trump and Putin - Business News (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

• US Treasury Secretary says government has legal authority for Russian diesel deal

  Trust 68

  US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant asserted the government possesses the legal authority to proceed with a diesel deal involving Russia. He stated the agreement is intended to reduce fuel prices for American consumers.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asRussia Could Release Millions of Tonnes of Diesel Under New Deal Between Trump and Putin - Business News (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

• White House forms AI task force led by Jay Clayton

  Trust 60

  The White House has established a new task force, named the ‘Super Intelligence Force’, to evaluate the risks associated with artificial intelligence. Led by Jay Clayton, director of national intelligence, the group has 120 days to produce its findings on government responsibility over the technology.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asTrump Puts Intelligence Chief in Charge of New US AI Task Force - Business News (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

• Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee to September 2027

  Trust 74

  President Donald Trump renewed an executive order that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas until 21 September 2027. A Boston appeals court is reviewing a June decision that declared the fee illegal, and the White House says the renewal targets employers that have laid off American workers.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asUS Extends $100,000 H-1B Cost as Tech Companies Rethink Where Jobs Are Done - Business News (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

• Goldman Sachs warns oil could hit $120 per barrel amid Middle East attacks

  Trust 86

  Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asBrent Oil Tops $100 as Middle East Attacks Raise Fresh Fuel Cost Risks - Business News (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

• Vance calls Iran negotiations messy as Trump claims deal near Hormuz Strait

  Trust 74

  US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations with Iran would be 'messy' and 'take some time', describing Iranians as 'extremely difficult people'. President Donald Trump claimed a deal to reopen the Hormuz Strait was 'right around the corner', while Iran's president said communicating with its leader was 'very difficult'.

  Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk reported it asHormuz Shipping Deal Could Ease Global Energy Supply Pressure - Business News LK (opens Sri Lanka News - BusinessNews.lk in a new tab)

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Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.

Stories

10

Reports listed

10

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First seen

9 August 2026

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Measured 25 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 25 October 2026. Ratings pulled 11 October 2026.

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