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Business Iran drafts law to impose tolls for transiting Strait of Hormuz
Iran's parliament is developing a new law that would require ships to pay a toll for security while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. This information…
Business South Korea confirms easing of US sanctions on Russian oil
South Korea has announced that it has received approval to import certain energy products from Russia due to a relaxation of US sanctions. This comes as the…
Politics Russia s Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Roman Marshavin, the Deputy Minister of Energy from Russia, has arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day official visit. He and his delegation touched down at…
Politics Hormuz route opened for India- Iran FM Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced on Thursday that vessels from friendly countries, including India , are now allowed to pass through the…
General IGP issues guidelines on arrests under ICCPR Act
The Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya, has released new guidelines on how to arrest suspects for crimes under Section 3 of the International…
Business Donald Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May, marking his first trip to China in eight years. This visit was delayed due to the…
Business Essential goods prices rise amid fuel hike, CAA conducts raids
Prices for essential goods in Sri Lanka have jumped after the recent rise in fuel costs, according to traders. Wholesale sellers in Pettah have noted a…
Politics Iran war timeline is “approximately 4 to 6 weeks”- White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the expected duration of the war with Iran remains four to six weeks. When asked if the conflict…
Politics Teacher union criticizes inquiry into absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM
The Ceylon Teachers’ Association in Hambantota District has strongly criticized a request from the Zonal Education Office of Tangalle. This request asked for…
Business Iran Speaker warns “enemies are preparing to occupy” Kharg Island
Iran's influential parliament speaker issued a warning on Wednesday about a possible invasion of an Iranian island, allegedly backed by an undisclosed regional…
General Two Sri Lankans arrested with over 10 kg of Kush cannabis at BIA
Two Sri Lankans were taken into custody by officers from the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for…
General 18 bodies recovered after bus plunges into Bangladesh s Padma River
Eighteen bodies have been found after a passenger bus, carrying around 50 people, fell into the Padma River in Bangladesh on Wednesday while it was trying to…
Politics Nearly 300 U.S. troops injured in US-Iran conflict- CENTCOM
The number of U.S. troops hurt in Operation Epic Fury is increasing as the fight against Iran nears its fourth week. As of Tuesday, 290 American service…
Politics G7 allies meet against backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Iran, with unpredictable US
Foreign ministers from major Western democracies are gathering in France this week amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, economic challenges, and growing…
General UN chief calls on Israel, US and Iran to put an end to war
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the conflict in the Middle East has become “out of control.” He called for an immediate stop to…
Politics Iran s Foreign Minister denies US talks, calls mediation admission of defeat
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, strongly rejected the idea that any talks are happening between Tehran and Washington to resolve the ongoing conflict.…
Business US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation
U.S. oil prices increased in early trading on Thursday, making up for some of the losses from the previous day. Investors are looking at possibilities for…
Politics Iran still reviewing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Iran is still looking over a proposal from the U.S. to stop the war in the Gulf, even though the initial reaction was negative, according to a senior Iranian…
Politics Trump s approval rating hits record low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since he returned to the White House. This decline is linked to rising fuel prices and…
Business Suspect arrested over illegally obtaining fuel by overriding QR code
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detained a suspect in Nittambuwa for allegedly acquiring fuel by manipulating a QR code associated with someone…
Politics Iran says it fired missile at USS Abraham Lincoln carrier after warning
Iran has announced that it fired a cruise missile at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, according to reports from Iranian state television. There has…
General Water consumption rising amid dry weather; Public urged to consume water sparingly
Chandana Bandara, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), has reported a notable rise in water usage due to the ongoing dry…
Politics Australia to temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas
Australia will temporarily prevent Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas, announced the Home Affairs minister on Wednesday. The minister…
General 60% of Grade One entrants in Nuwara Eliya schools suffer from decayed teeth
In Nuwara Eliya , about 60% of children starting grade one in local schools have been found to have dental problems, says Dr. M. H. A. M. Irshan, the Medical…