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Dubai Police have arrested an Asian gang consisting of 13 individuals who were engaged in organised begging, led by aContinue Reading The post Dubai Police arrest Asian gang involved in professional begging appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says women’s rights must not be limited to speeches or a single day of commemoration butContinue Reading The post Sajith pledges scholarships and legal support for women appeared first on Newswire.

Several shops were completely destroyed after a fire broke out in a row of stores in Maharagama town this morning.Continue Reading The post Several shops destroyed in Maharagama fire appeared first on Newswire.

The United States of course respects and recognizes Sri Lanka’s sovereignty in the handling of this situation, a U.S. StateContinue Reading The post US says Sri Lanka free to decide fate of Iranian sailors and warship appeared first on…

Police in Norway have cordoned off the area around the United States Embassy in Oslo after an explosion was reportedContinue Reading The post Explosion reported outside US embassy in Norway appeared first on Newswire.

Small oil patches reported off the coasts of Hikkaduwa and Dodanduwa have been inspected by the Marine Environment Protection AuthorityContinue Reading The post 99% of oil patches off Hikkaduwa already removed: MEPA appeared first on…

Australia has directed the dependants of its officials posted to the United Arab Emirates to leave the country due toContinue Reading The post Australia orders dependants of officials to leave UAE appeared first on Newswire.

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an international drug trafficking network operating between Nepal, India and Sri Lanka, seizingContinue Reading The post India busts Sri Lanka–Nepal drug trafficking network appeared first…

Global oil prices have breached the $100 (£74) a barrel mark for the first time since 2022 as escalating militaryContinue Reading The post Oil prices surge past $100 for first time since 2022 appeared first on Newswire.

Iran’s army says that 104 personnel were killed and 32 others wounded when a United States submarine attacked and sankContinue Reading The post Iran confirm 104 killed in US submarine attack on warship off Sri Lanka appeared first on…