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…
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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…
Weather 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…
Education 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…
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…
Crime 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…
Security “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…
Travel 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…