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The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has clarified that a recent social media post regarding U.S. citizens in Sri Lanka wasContinue Reading The post Routine Post, Not a Travel Alert: US Embassy Colombo Clarifies appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets have surpassed the USD 7 billion mark for the first time since August 2020, accordingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Reserves top $7 Billion for first time since 2020 appeared first on Newswire.

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has dismissed Opposition claims of 300 children being on board the second Iranian vessel off theContinue Reading The post Justice Minister criticises Opposition over false Iranian ship claims appeared…

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in New Delhi today, discussingContinue Reading The post Indian FM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lanka’s FM Vijitha Herath in Delhi appeared…

The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed nine ballistic missiles and 109 drones detected duringContinue Reading The post UAE Intercepts 9 Ballistic Missiles, 109 Drones Today appeared first on…

The Australian High Commission in Colombo has dismissed reports claiming that Sri Lanka has been classified as a high-risk travelContinue Reading The post Australia rejects reports Labeling Sri Lanka High-Risk Destination appeared first on…

Indian authorities had allowed an Iranian naval vessel to dock at Kochi days before the IRIS Dena incident off theContinue Reading The post 3rd Ship: Iranian Vessel IRIS Lavan Docked in India with 183 Crew appeared first on Newswire.

Oil prices could surge to $150 per barrel if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalates further, Qatar’s EnergyContinue Reading The post Oil could hit $150 if Middle East War escalates: Qatar Energy Minister appeared first on…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of India and Sri Lanka toContinue Reading The post Iran FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescue efforts during call with Vijitha Herath…

Minister of Fisheries Ramaligam Chandrasekar has ordered an immediate investigation into the boat accident reported in Jaffna, directing the SriContinue Reading The post Probe ordered into Jaffna boat accident appeared first on Newswire.