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Iranian military threatens to attack oil production sites of Gulf neighbors

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- An Iranian military commander has warned the country's southern neighbors that if their land or facilities are used by enemies to attack Iran, "they should say goodbye to oil pr... Read More


Nearly 20 injured after bus veers off road, crashes into tree in Kinniya

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Nearly 20 passengers were injured after a private bus veered off the road and crashed into a tree near the Upparu-aru Bridge on the Trincomalee - Batticaloa main road within the... Read More


Sri Lanka strengthens compliance measures to block terror funding channels

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security and counter-terrorism financing framework with renewed focus on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), the Ministry of Defence said... Read More


Pope warns humanity's at risk, in plea to world leaders

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Pope has warned humanity's future risks being "tragically compromised" due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility. Leo was speaking in Equatorial ... Read More


World Earth Day observed with focus on climate action and sustainability

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- World Earth Day is being observed today (22). This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet." A range of complex environmental challenges is expected in 2026, including climate ... Read More


USD 2.5 million Treasury payment diverted to hackers? - Opposition demands urgent probe

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Reports claiming that USD 2.5 million from Sri Lanka's Treasury may have likely been diverted to cybercriminals has sparked concern, with the government yet to respond to the al... Read More


Premalal Jayasekara to be produced in court following arrest over firearm incident

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested yesterday (21) in connection with an alleged incident of threatening an individual with a firearm... Read More


Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to ... Read More


Nine arrested over brutal assault on mother in Gokarella

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A total of nine individuals have been arrested by the Gokarella Police in connection with the assault of a mother in public, an incident that recently drew widespread attention ... Read More


Oil prices fluctuate as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Global oil prices fluctuated in early Asian trading on Wednesday as the status of peace talks between the US and Iran remains unclear. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump sai... Read More