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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…

Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war thatContinue Reading The post Mojtaba Khamenei selected as Iran’s new supreme leader appeared first on Newswire.

Mainly dry weather will prevail over Sri Lanka today, while showers are expected in some areas in the afternoon, accordingContinue Reading The post Afternoon showers expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today appeared first on Newswire.

At least two people have been killed after a projectile fell on a residential location in Saudi Arabia‘s Al-Kharj city,Continue Reading The post Two killed in Saudi Arabia after ‘projectile’ falls on residential building appeared first on…

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya departed for the Philippines on Sunday (08) to undertake an official visit at the invitation ofContinue Reading The post PM Harini in Philippines to attend ADB Women’s Day events appeared first on Newswire.

CCTV footage has exposed an attempted chain‑snatching in broad daylight, showing a motorcyclist obstructing an 18‑year‑old girl’s scooter on theContinue Reading The post CCTV footage captures chain-snatching attempt on 18-year-old girl…

Litro Gas Lanka Limited says it continues monthly imports to ensure an uninterrupted supply for over 4 million domestic usersContinue Reading The post Litro Gas assures uninterrupted LPG supply with monthly shipments appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s external sector remains steady with workers’ remittances and reserves showing resilience, according to the Central Bank of SriContinue Reading The post Remittances, reserves support Sri Lanka’s external stability: CBSL appeared…

Oil prices surged around 25% on Monday to their highest since mid-2022, with Brent on track ‌for a record one-dayContinue Reading The post Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets appeared first on Newswire.