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  Average sugar consumption locally is more than three times higher than the level recommended by the World Health OrganizationContinue Reading The post Sri Lankans consume 34kg of sugar a year, three times the WHO limit appeared first on…

Russia said Friday (6) that demand for its oil and gas has increased as the conflict in the Middle EastContinue Reading The post Russia says Middle East conflict boosting demand for its oil and gas appeared first on Newswire.

The Philippines has announced a four-day work week for government offices as part of measures to reduce energy consumption amidContinue Reading The post Philippines to Shorten Work Week, Cut Power Use to Save Energy appeared first on…

The Chilaw High Court on Friday (6) sentenced a man to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of possessing andContinue Reading The post Man imprisoned for life for possessing and trafficking 35g of heroin appeared first on Newswire.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the shortlist of nominees for the Player of the Tournament award at theContinue Reading The post ICC reveals 8 Player of the Tournament nominees for T20 World Cup 2026 appeared first on…

Four siblings from a family that once defended Michael Jackson have filed a lawsuit accusing the late pop star ofContinue Reading The post Siblings accuse late Michael Jackson of child sexual abuse in new lawsuit appeared first on Newswire.

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra “Balen” Shah is poised to become Nepal’s next prime minister after his party surged ahead in the country’sContinue Reading The post Ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to become Nepal prime minister appeared first…

Sri Lanka will act in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and internationalContinue Reading The post Will Sri Lanka repatriate rescued Iranian sailors? FM replies appeared first on Newswire.

Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended for safety as the United Arab Emirates responded to incoming missile andContinue Reading The post Dubai airport operations temporarily suspended as UAE intercepts…

Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra says four Sri Lankan nationals who were injured in recent attacks in the Middle EastContinue Reading The post 4 injured Sri Lankans in Middle East attacks discharged from hospital: Deputy FM appeared…