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Oil prices increased by nearly 2% early on Thursday, March 5, in Asian trading. This rise is due to ongoing concerns about supply …

The powerful son of Iran’s slain supreme leader emerged on Wednesday as a frontrunner to succeed him as the U.S. stepped up its …

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has again voiced his disapproval of the military actions taken by the U.S. and Israel in I…

On Wednesday, oil prices climbed by 1% as the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Israel against Iran disrupted oil supplies in …

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy might start escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if …

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by Rs. 13,000, influenced by a decline in the global gold market, as per the latest market in…

Two more ships seem to have been attacked in the Mideast Gulf, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) today. The UK…

Sri Lanka may encounter a 'Balance of Payment' crisis if the conflict in the Middle East persists, warns economist Talal Rafi. In …

Parliament will discuss the Public Security Ordinance on Friday, March 6, 2026. This decision was made during a meeting of the Com…

A businessman has been remanded after being arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament today that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has been looking into the curre…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on everyone involved in the Middle East conflict to quickly work towards a peaceful solu…

Minister Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized that every country should help create global peace by addressing the ongoing military confli…

Average retail gasoline prices in the U.S. surpassed $3 a gallon on Monday, marking the first time since November, as the situatio…

Oil prices have surged as Iran continues its attacks in the Middle East in retaliation to US and Israeli actions. On Monday, Brent…

Israel carried out more airstrikes on Tehran on Sunday, and Iran responded with missile attacks. This escalation followed the deat…

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the country is undergoing a leadership change in accordance with its constitu…

Brent crude oil prices surged by 10% to around $80 a barrel on Sunday, according to oil traders, as analysts warned that prices mi…

Political analyst Professor Tudor Weerasinghe discussed today (01) how the current crisis in the Middle East could affect Sri Lank…

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader for 36 years, faced severe protests earlier this year. In response, he carried out…

Several tanker operators, oil companies, and trading firms have halted shipments of crude oil, fuel, and liquefied natural gas thr…

Sri Lanka's apparel exports to the US and EU saw a decline in January, while the UK market remained stable. The Joint Apparel Asso…

Three individuals, including a married couple, were arrested for having narcotic pills worth Rs. 3 million, according to the Panad…

Bill Clinton told lawmakers on Friday that he “saw nothing that gave me pause” during his time with Jeffrey Epstein. This stat…

A tram derailed on Friday in central Milan, crashing into a building and resulting in the deaths of two individuals, with over twe…