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Ex-SLAF officer files petition challenging Suresh Sallay's 90-day detention order

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A retired officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the 90-day detention order on arrested former head of the State Intelligen... Read More


French finance chiefs try to allay fears of big spike in petrol pump prices

France, March 5 -- Economy Minister Roland Lescure met fuel suppliers at the finance ministry In Paris a day after conceding increases of a few cents at petrol stations around the country. "It's norm... Read More


French officials meet fuel suppliers as Iran conflict lifts oil prices

France, March 5 -- Economy Minister Roland Lescure met fuel suppliers at the finance ministry in Paris to discuss the situation after acknowledging that petrol prices could rise by a few cents at stat... Read More


Gold and silver prices soar globally, Nepali market stable amid election

Nepal, March 5 -- The international market has seen a rise in gold and silver prices. After two days of decline, gold reached $5,169.72 per ounce, while silver increased to $84.71 per ounce. On Wedne... Read More


Economic Buzz: Eurozone retail sales down 0.1% in January

Mumbai, March 5 -- Retail trade in the euro area declined by 0.1% in January compared to December, and the European Union observed an increase of 0.1% in the same month, Eurostat revealed in its repor... Read More


Commodities Buzz: US Crude oil imports surge 10.3% on year in last four weeks, says EIA

Mumbai, March 5 -- The US Energy Information Administration or EIA stated yesterday that US crude oil refinery inputs averaged 15.8 million barrels per day during the week ending February 27, 2026, wh... Read More


Disabled voter's ballot cast against their will in Sindhupalchok

Nepal, March 5 -- In Sindhupalchok, the vote of a person with a disability was reportedly cast for a candidate against their will. The incident occurred at the Ganesh Basic School polling center in P... Read More


RI Govt boosts health services for Eid travel surge

Jakarta, March 5 -- Indonesia is strengthening health services at major transport hubs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, with the transportation and health ministries coordinating measures ... Read More


Charred body of teen found after fire destroys over 100 shanties in Delhi's Rithala

New Delhi, March 5 -- A massive fire swept through a cluster of shanties in Delhi's Rithala area early on Thursday, killing a 17-year-old girl and destroying more than 100 huts that left dozens of mig... Read More


More than 50 shanties gutted in fire in Delhi's Rithala

New Delhi, March 5 -- A massive fire broke out in a cluster of shanties in Delhi's Rithala area early on Thursday morning, gutting more than 50 huts, an official said. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) la... Read More