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Politics Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for weeks to come , military spokesperson says
Israel is ready to continue its military actions in Iran for “weeks” ahead, according to a military spokesperson on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Politics Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Andrey Rudenko, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, has come to Sri Lanka for an official visit.
Politics Energy crisis to impact Vesak and Poson festivals? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
The Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, assured that there will be no electricity supply limits during the upcoming…
Politics Ministers voluntarily slash fuel quotas by over one-third
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abeyratne, announced that Cabinet Ministers and Deputy…
Politics Netanyahu tells US media he won t put a schedule on when Iran war s likely to end
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared with US TV network Newsmax that he prefers not to set a timeline for the conclusion of the war with Iran. He…
Politics Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko to visit Sri Lanka
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today, October 31. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that his visit…
Politics Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks
Israel's parliament approved a new law on Monday that establishes hanging as the standard punishment for Palestinians found guilty of fatal attacks in military…
Politics Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz, WSJ reports
U.S. President Donald Trump has informed his advisers that he is open to concluding the military efforts against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz stays…
Politics Iran War- Thousands killed in the Middle East in the past 31 days
Thousands have lost their lives in the Middle East conflict that started on February 28, as reported by CNN based on information from regional officials. The…
Politics G7 is ready to take all measures for energy market stability
Finance leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations are prepared to take "all necessary measures" to ensure stability in the energy market and to prevent…
Politics New energy-saving guidelines announced for government, private sector
New rules have been released to reduce fuel and electricity use in Sri Lanka due to the worldwide energy crisis linked to the Middle East conflict. Prabath…
Politics Discussion held to review progress of “Prajashakthi” national programme
A meeting took place today (30) at the Presidential Secretariat to assess the progress of the “Prajashakthi” national programme. This initiative, led by the…
Politics Ships from Pakistan, China and India cross Strait of Hormuz
Shipping data shows that more vessels are navigating the Strait of Hormuz, though the numbers remain significantly lower than before the conflict in the Middle…
Politics Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import Russian diesel as energy crisis deepens
Bangladesh has reached out to the United States for a temporary waiver from sanctions to enable the import of Russian diesel, officials announced on Monday.…
Politics Electricity tariffs increased with effect from April 1
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an increase in electricity tariffs starting April 1. In February, the Ceylon Electricity…
Politics GMOA to launch island-wide token strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is set to begin a 24-hour island-wide token strike starting at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, the 31st. The GMOA…
Politics Iran describes US proposal as “unrealistic,” “unreasonable,” contradicting Trump s remarks
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated on Monday that the 15-point proposal from the US to stop the conflict includes “excessive,…
Politics 54 suspects identified in Mirihana violence near Gotabaya Rajapaksa s residence, court informed
The Supreme Court was informed today (30) by the Attorney General that the investigation into the violent event near former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's…
Politics Electricity tariffs increased
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a rise in electricity tariffs starting April 1. In February, the Ceylon Electricity Board…
Politics Trump considering operation to extract uranium from Iran - report
US President Donald Trump is thinking about a military mission to take 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal .…
Politics Trump says US could take oil in Iran and seize Kharg Island
Donald Trump has told the Financial Times that he could "take the oil in Iran" and possibly capture Kharg Island, which is a key fuel hub for the country. He…
Politics Iran and US expressed confidence in Pakistan talks
Pakistan's foreign minister announced that both Iran and the US have shown trust in Pakistan to help arrange talks. He stated that Pakistan would be proud to…
Politics Public urged to use electricity efficiently amid rising generation costs – Officials
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Professor T.M.W.J. Bandara, has stressed the need for people to use energy in a careful and…
Politics Australia to halve tax on petrol to bring down costs in wake of Iran war
Australia plans to cut the tax on fuel and diesel by half for three months to lower prices that have risen because of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran,…