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SriLankan to maintain all long-haul routes amid global fuel shock

Dhaka, May 14 -- The Sri Lankan government has confirmed that national carrier SriLankan Airlines will maintain all its current international routes, including long-haul services, despite record-high ... Read More


IMF sees stability gains in Tanzania, calls for SMEs support and job creation

Tanzania, May 14 -- Dar es Salaam. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has formally acknowledged the significant strides made by Tanzania in achieving macroeconomic stability. This recognition come... Read More


Fuel crisis deepens as diesel hits record Sh242 per litre

Nairobi, May 14 -- Pump prices have hit a historic high, with a litre of diesel jumping by Sh46.29 to retail at Sh242.92 effective Thursday midnight as consumers take a hit from the US-Israel war on I... Read More


New Figures on Hunger in Sudan: Nearly 19.5 million people are Facing High Levels of Acute Food Insecurity

New York, May 14 -- Khartoum/New York, 14 May 2026 - New data from the IPC - one of the main global tools for measuring hunger developed by UN agencies - warns that nearly 19.5 million people in Sudan... Read More


US warns China of using force against Taiwan would be "terrible mistake"

WEB DESK, May 14 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned China that using force against Taiwan would be a "terrible mistake." He also emphasized that the United States' policy toward Taiwan re... Read More


US, China agree on keeping Strait of Hormuz open for free flow of energy

WEB DESK, May 14 -- US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping today held talks in Beijing. The meeting marked Trump's first visit to China during his second stint of presidency.... Read More


Fitch Ratings revises Bangladesh economic outlook to 'Negative' citing rising risks linked to Middle East conflict

WEB DESK, May 14 -- Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has revised Bangladesh's economic outlook to "Negative" from "Stable" while affirming the country's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at "B+... Read More


UAE rejects reports of Israeli PM's visit despite Israel claiming diplomatic breakthrough

WEB DESK, May 14 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates and met its president during the war with Iran. According to a statement from Netanyahu's office... Read More


Maha Sangha plays key role in building better society, says Sajith Premadasa

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- A country can only develop if its society is civilised, disciplined, virtuous, and prosperous, and the Maha Sangha performs a unique task in building such an excellent society. O... Read More


Honda Targets JPY 6.2 Trillion Investment By FY2029, Revamp Strategic Roadmap

Mumbai, May 14 -- On May 14, 2026, Japanese automotive major Honda Motor Co, unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to restructure its automobile business, prioritising a 'multi-faceted approach' to carbon ... Read More