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Oil prices have risen sharply following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting messages about theContinue Reading The post Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks appeared first on Newswire.

Iran has no plan at present for a next round of talks, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.Continue Reading The post Iran says no plan for talks as Pakistan prepares to host US delegation appeared first on Newswire.

A tsunami warning, with the threat of waves of up to 3 meters, was issued Monday evening for Iwate Prefecture,Continue Reading The post 7.4 earthquake off Iwate triggers Tsunami Warning in Northern Japan appeared first on Newswire.

Hiru Media Network says a strong response will be sent within the next 24 hours to the legal notice sentContinue Reading The post Hiru TV to send “Strong reply” to Lal Kantha, denies fake security letter appeared first on Newswire.

Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Nuwara Eliya this morning (20) to inspect progress on the Indian Housing Project, whichContinue Reading The post Indian Vice President inspects Indian housing project in Nuwara Eliya appeared…

The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 319 appeared first on Newswire.

Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport arrested a 35‑year‑old Chinese national today (20) after he attempted to smuggle nearly 230,000Continue Reading The post Chinese national arrested at BIA with Rs. 35 Mn cigarette haul appeared…

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared that a major plan is underway to regain power. “We have a big planContinue Reading The post “We have a big plan to regain power” – MR appeared first on Newswire.

The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was in remand custody, was granted bail today (20) by PilessaContinue Reading The post Fraudulent vehicle registration : RMV Chief granted bail appeared first on Newswire.

The Road Development Authority (RDA) reports that Sri Lanka’s expressways generated more than Rs. 441 million in revenue during theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s expressways earn Rs. 441 Mn during New Year season appeared first on…