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Politics “We are having a tremendous impact,” Trump says in G7 call after IEA decision on oil stocks
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed that decisions made on Wednesday are having a “tremendous impact” as leaders from the Group of Seven Nations gathered to…
Politics PM Harini visits International Rice Research Institute in Philippines
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) today, November 11, at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna,…
Politics IEA agrees to release 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday that it will release 400 million barrels of oil to help with the supply issues caused by the Iran…
Politics SC reserves judgment in appeals filed by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has decided to postpone its decision on the appeals made by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando. Both…
Politics Iran s new Supreme Leader safe and sound despite war injury reports, says President s son
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reported to be “safe and sound” despite claims of an injury from the ongoing conflict with Israel and the…
Politics BASL President delivers historic address at Supreme Court of India
Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya, the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), gave a significant speech at the Supreme Court of India . This…
Politics CEO of India s IndiGo airline Pieter Elbers resigns, months after mass flight cancellations
Pieter Elbers, the CEO of Indian airline IndiGo, has resigned, according to an announcement on Tuesday. His sudden departure comes after months of criticism…
Politics UN-flagged Dr. Fridtjof Nansen vessel to conduct marine scientific survey in Sri Lanka s Exclusive Economic Zone
The R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, a vessel flying the United Nations flag, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today, November 11. This visit is organized by the Food and…
Politics Iran accuses US of obstructing rescue after sinking of IRIS Dena warship near Sri Lanka
Iran has claimed that the United States is hindering rescue efforts after its IRIS Dena warship sank near Sri Lanka earlier this month. Esmaeil Baghaei, the…
Politics US destroys Iranian naval ships and minelayers near Strait of Hormuz, military says
The US military announced that it targeted and destroyed several Iranian naval vessels, including 16 minelayers, close to the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. US…
Politics Arrangements in place for uninterrupted supply of fuel energy for two months- President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that there are plans to ensure a steady supply of fuel and energy for the next two months, even with the ongoing…
Politics More members of Iranian soccer team seek asylum as most of squad leaves Australia
Seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team are still in Australia , while the remaining players have returned to Iran, as reported by CNN. Earlier on…
Politics PM Harini highlights importance of recognising women s unpaid care work
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya took part in the International Women’s Day Flagship Event organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today at its…
Politics Over 600kg of narcotics discovered in multi-day trawler seized by navy- Minister
More than 600 kilograms of drugs have been found on a multi-day fishing boat that the Sri Lanka Navy seized for allegedly carrying illegal narcotics. Minister…
Politics Bodies of sailors killed in warship sinking near Sri Lanka will be repatriated- Iran
Iran has announced that the bodies of numerous sailors who lost their lives when the US attacked and sank the IRIS Dena vessel near Sri Lanka will soon be…
Politics Oil sinks 7% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
Oil prices dropped by 7% on Tuesday after reaching a three-year high the day before. This decline followed U.S. President Donald Trump's comments, suggesting…
Politics President pledges to introduce national policy to upgrade Sri Lanka s public transport system
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to improve Sri Lanka's public transport system by creating a national policy. He emphasized the government's…
Politics SC postpones hearing of Mahindananda and Nalin s appeal petitions to tomorrow
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of appeal petitions from former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando until tomorrow, November 11.…
Politics Cabinet approves 14-day visa extension for foreign nationals amid Middle East flight disruptions
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to a plan that allows foreign nationals currently in the country to extend their visas by 14…
Politics Astrologers question govt over decision not to release Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa
A group of astrologers is raising questions about the government's choice not to release the "Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa," which lists the lucky times for this…
Politics Cabinet nod to increase allowance for landslide resettlement programme to Rs. 2.5 mln
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given its approval to increase the financial aid for building houses under a resettlement programme. This programme…
Politics Govt. should use funds in treasury to provide concessions instead of increasing fuel prices – Harsha
Harsha de Silva, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance and a Member of Parliament, has urged the Sri Lankan government to use the funds in the…
Politics Netanyahu says Israel will continue Iran strikes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that Israel will keep carrying out strikes against Iran. He stated, “Our goal is to help the Iranian…
Politics Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to escalate strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared on Tuesday that they would prevent any oil shipments from the Middle East if attacks from the U.S. and Israel persist.…