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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.

The Ministry of Fisheries has announced the establishment of a dedicated 24-hour helpline to address fuel supply problems faced byContinue Reading The post Fisheries Ministry launches 24-hour helpline for fuel supply issues appeared first…

The Association of General Teacher Professionals has voiced strong opposition to a directive requiring teachers in the Tangalle education zoneContinue Reading The post Teachers’ Union opposes directive over PM meeting absence appeared first…

Two suspects were taken into custody by the Police Narcotics Bureau’s Airport Unit at Katunayake early this morning (26) whileContinue Reading The post Two arrested with over 10 kilos of Kush at BIA appeared first on Newswire.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) atContinue Reading The post President to meet Russian Deputy Minister on bilateral energy cooperation…