Politics Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities
Oil prices are expected to rise further when markets open on Monday, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues into its third week. This ongoing…
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Business Possible increase in prices of imported goods amid Middle East conflict – Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Trade R. M. Jayawardena has indicated that Sri Lanka could see higher prices for imported goods because of the ongoing conflict in the…
Politics Four more members of Iran s women s soccer team withdraw Australia asylum claims
Four additional members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have withdrawn their requests for asylum in Australia , reportedly due to pressure from Tehran,…
Security Israel to continue Iran campaign for at least three more weeks
The Israeli military has announced plans to continue its campaign against Iran for at least three more weeks, as there are “thousands of targets” still to…
Politics Court issues warrant against MP Asoka Ranwala over road accident case
The Mahara Magistrate’s Court has authorized a warrant for the arrest of Asoka Ranwala, a Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP). This…
Politics Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in good health, Iran FM says
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in an interview with Al Araby Al Jadeed that the health of the country’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is…
Politics QR fuel allocations insufficient for medical services- GMOA
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has declared that the fuel provided through the QR code system is not enough. In their statement, the GMOA…
Crime Navy intercepts another multi-day fishing vessel carrying suspected narcotics
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested five individuals and seized a local multi-day fishing boat believed to be carrying bags that may contain illegal drugs. The…
Politics Americans urged to leave 14 countries across Middle East
The US embassy in Baghdad has issued a new alert for Americans to leave Iraq after a missile struck the embassy building on Saturday. The embassy advised its…
Politics “If he s alive...”- Iran vows to “pursue, kill” Netanyahu amid death rumours
Iran has pledged to "pursue and kill" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the conflict in the Middle East continues into its 16th day. The Iranian…
Politics Mahara court issues warrant against MP Asoka Ranwala over road accident case
The Mahara Magistrate’s Court has released a warrant for the arrest of Asoka Ranwala, a Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP). This…
General Police officers deployed to control traffic near filling stations
Police officers are now stationed near filling stations to help with traffic jams after the QR code system was brought back for fuel distribution, according to…
Crime Iran arrests 20 suspected Israeli spies
Iranian authorities have detained 20 individuals in Urmia, the main city of West Azerbaijan Province, on charges of spying and working with Israeli…
Politics Be mindful of accuracy of information before sharing it on social media- PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of checking the truth of information before sharing it on social media, warning that a decline…
Business Sri Lanka calls for immediate de-escalation of tensions in Middle East
Sri Lanka is very worried about the quickly growing tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, which are putting civilians in danger, according to a statement…
General Fuelpass registration now available for unregistered and transferred vehicles
The registration for the QR code system is now open for new vehicles , transferred vehicles , and those that were never registered before, as confirmed by…
Health More than 100 hospitalised in Israel over past 24 hours
The health ministry of Israel has reported that in the last 24 hours, 108 individuals have been hospitalized due to injuries. Out of these, 96 suffered minor…
Security Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group aligned with Iran, has urged Iran not to strike neighboring countries while affirming its right to defend itself against…
Politics QR code for fuel- Issues regarding vehicle or number changes being resolved
The Director General of Government Information has stated that people who have received QR codes for buying fuel can easily update their codes if they still…
Development Water supply disrupted in several areas in Kalutara
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has reported that water service is interrupted in multiple areas of Kalutara. This issue is caused by a…
Crime Illegal assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to drug trafficker frozen
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has put a freeze on assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to a suspected drug trafficker. This action came after the…
General IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning on Saturday, stating that if more Iranian banks are attacked, the strikes on American bank…
Politics Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he s not ready to make a deal
President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he is not prepared to agree to a deal to end the conflict with Iran, even though the country is ready to…
Politics Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies
Two female Development Officers were arrested by the Aranayake Police for allegedly keeping relief supplies meant for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah at…