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General US and Iran talks could be held in Pakistan, IAEA head says
The leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency mentioned that discussions between Iran and the United States could take place shortly in Pakistan. Rafael…
General CPC confirms sufficient fuel supply until mid-May, warns against hoarding
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel orders in Sri Lanka are currently about 10% higher than what is needed. However, the CPC warns…
Business No reduction in remittances despite conflict in Middle East- CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka's remittances from workers have not decreased, even with the current conflict in the Middle East, according to Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, the Governor…
Politics Kim Jong Un says Iran war justifies North Korea s decision to keep its nuclear weapons
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, stated that the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran validates his country's choice to maintain its nuclear weapons. In…
Politics Iran stops Pakistan-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission
A container ship heading to Pakistan has been halted by Iranian forces as it attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz during the rising tensions in the Middle…
Business 29 top drug suppliers arrested in major CID crackdown, says Dy Minister
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested 29 key drug suppliers involved in smuggling narcotics into Sri Lanka. Deputy Minister of Public…
General Iran has received US 15-point plan, Pakistan says
Iran has received a 15-point plan from the United States, according to two officials from Pakistan speaking to the Associated Press. These officials shared…
General Pharmacy owner arrested in Hatton for illegal sale of psychotropic drugs
A pharmacy owner in Hatton has been taken into custody by the Hatton Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit for selling psychiatric drugs to young people without…
General “Americans were only negotiating with themselves”- Iranian military spokesperson
An Iranian military spokesperson ridiculed U.S. efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement on Wednesday, claiming that the Americans were merely negotiating with…
Politics Teachers asked to explain absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM
The Zonal Education Office in Tangalle has asked teachers to explain why they did not attend a meeting on March 15, which was led by Prime Minister Harini…
General Non-hostile ships can transit Strait of Hormuz- Iran tells UN
Iran has informed the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” can pass through the Strait of…
Politics Public urged to limit electricity use at night; No power cuts planned
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has asked the public to conserve electricity from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. He emphasized that, despite the ongoing issues in the…
Politics Senate Republicans again reject effort to rein in President Trump over Iran war
Senate Republicans have once again turned down a resolution that would require President Donald Trump to get approval from Congress for any future military…
General Drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport causing fire
Drones struck a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, leading to a fire, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Kuwait on Wednesday. Emergency…
Politics China s top diplomat urges Iran toward peace talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on his Iranian counterpart to "start peace talks as soon as possible" during a phone call on Tuesday, which Beijing…
General Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2
Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that the number of people killed by ongoing Israeli strikes has reached 1,072, with 2,966 others wounded since…
Politics Donald Trump sets 15-point plan to end Iran war
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, March 24, that progress is being made in talks to end the war with Iran. He mentioned that the US has received…
Politics U.S. to send 1,000 soldiers to Middle East to be available for Iran operations
Around 1,000 soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are set to head to the Middle East in the coming days, according to two sources familiar with…
Politics Iran says US and Israel attacked vicinity of Bushehr nuclear plant
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization announced that the United States and Israel attacked near the Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, according to…
Politics President AKD and Indian PM Modi reaffirm commitment to work closely amidst conflict in Middle East
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the ongoing situation in the Middle East during a phone call. They…
General 81,000 sites including hospitals damaged since Iran war began- Red Crescent
Pirhossein Kolivand, the leader of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, has reported significant damage to civilian buildings caused by recent attacks. He called…
Business Iran war starts to hit global economy, business surveys show
The ongoing war in Iran is starting to impact economies globally, as reported by business surveys on Tuesday. These surveys reveal that rising energy prices…
Business Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced on Tuesday that the country is in a national energy emergency due to risks from the conflict in the Middle…
Politics No power cuts despite record demand, officials call for energy savings
Sri Lanka reached its highest electricity demand on Monday, October 16, due to ongoing dry weather affecting the national power system, according to Dr. B.L.…