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The Japanese government on Thursday started releasing state-held oil to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, asContinue Reading The post Japan starts release of state-held oil to stabilize supplies appeared first…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special island‑wide operation to protect consumers from unfair practices during the SinhalaContinue Reading The post CAA launches crackdown on price hikes and hidden goods appeared first…

Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara is set to miss the Indian Premier League after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) refusedContinue Reading The post Huge blow for Nuwan Thushara as SLC refuses NOC for IPL appeared first on Newswire.

The Court of Appeal today fixed July 2, 2026 for arguments in the Quo Warranto application filed against Parliamentarian ArchchunaContinue Reading The post Court issues Final Deadline to MP Archchuna in Eligibility Case appeared first on…

Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Alireza Delkhosh, on WednesdayContinue Reading The post Ex-President Maithripala meets Iranian Ambassador appeared first on Newswire.

Oil prices have climbed higher amid fading hopes of de-escalation in the Iran war following Tehran’s denial that talks withContinue Reading The post Oil prices rise higher as Iran denies US talks appeared first on Newswire.

Turkish Airlines has announced an increase in the frequency of flights between Istanbul and Colombo, adding two additional services perContinue Reading The post Turkish Airlines expands Colombo service amid travel disruptions appeared first…

A delegation led by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin has arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) for an officialContinue Reading The post Russian Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, has indicated that upcoming examinations could face minor postponements due toContinue Reading The post Exams : Update from Commissioner General of Essential…

Two people have been killed, and three others injured, after debris fell from the successful interception of a missile byContinue Reading The post Two dead, three injured in debris incident in Abu Dhabi appeared first on Newswire.