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Oil moves higher after Iran rejects direct US talks

Oil moves higher after Iran rejects direct US talks

G7 allies meet against backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Iran, with unpredictable US

Foreign ministers from the world’s leading Western democracies meet in France this week against the backdrop of wars in Iran and Ukraine, economic uncertainty, and mounting unease over an increasingly unpredictable U.S. foreign policy. MORE..

Nearly 300 U.S. troops injured in US-Iran conflict: CENTCOM

The number of U.S. military personnel wounded in Operation Epic Fury continues to rise as the campaign against Iran approaches its fourth week. MORE..

18 bodies recovered after bus plunges into Bangladesh’s Padma River

At least 18 bodies have been recovered after a passenger bus with about 50 people onboard plunged into the mighty Padma River in Bangladesh on Wednesday while it was boarding a ferry, said officials. MORE..

Two Sri Lankans arrested with over 10 kg of ‘Kush’ cannabis at BIA

Two Sri Lankans have been arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis. MORE..

Iran Speaker warns “enemies are preparing to occupy” Kharg Island

Iran’s powerful parliament speaker warned on Wednesday about the possible invasion of an Iranian island with the support of an unnamed regional country. MORE..

Teacher union criticizes inquiry into absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM

The Hambantota District Ceylon Teachers’ Association has strongly condemned a request from the Zonal Education Office of Tangalle seeking an explanation for teachers’ absence from a recent meeting held in Tangalle. MORE..

Iran war timeline is “approximately 4 to 6 weeks”: White House

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has reiterated that the timeline for the war with Iran is still four to six weeks when asked if the conflict will end before President Donald Trump’s planned trip to China in mid May. MORE..

Essential goods prices rise amid fuel hike, CAA conducts raids

Prices of essential goods have surged in the market following the recent increase in fuel prices, traders say. MORE..

Donald Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay

US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years, a closely watched trip postponed due to the ongoing Iran war. MORE..

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GL Peiris claims ongoing Middle East conflict not sole cause of hardships faced by public (English)

GL Peiris claims ongoing Middle East conflict not sole cause of hardships faced by public (English)

Framers face serious challenges due to delays in fertilizer supply amid ongoing Middle East crisis (English)

No reduction in foreign remittances despite conflict in Middle East - CBSL Governor (English)

“Fuel quotas for Ministers and officials reduced” - Cabinet Spokesman assures (English)

Govt. failed to act decisively to tackle ongoing crisis - Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa (English)

Cabinet gives nod to appoint National Steering Committee on Education Reforms (English)

Drastic measures announced to conserve Sri Lanka's energy reserves amidst conflict in Middle East (English)

Iran pledges fuel, essential goods for Sri Lanka; Strait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Envoy (English)

Sarvajana Balaya leader urges Govt. to formulate national plan to deal with prevailing crisis (English)

Bus, three-wheeler fares increased;Several other sectors also affected by fuel price hike (English)

Container haulage charges to rise by 20% following fuel price hike (English)

Crude oil shipments not reaching Sri Lanka due to Middle East conflict – Minister Nalinda (English)

Middle East conflict pushes Sri Lanka to increase fuel prices thrice in March (English)

Trump says US considering 'winding down' war; Iran fired missiles at UK-US base on Diego Garcia (English)

Technology

Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids

Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids

OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

Sri Lankan minds shaping the future of AI-based crisis management

Sri Lankan minds shaping the future of AI-based crisis management

Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia’s used-car trade – report

Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia’s used-car trade – report

Entertainment

First teaser trailer for Harry Potter TV series released

First teaser trailer for Harry Potter TV series released

Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo series set for 2027 premiere with Paul Walter Hauser

Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo series set for 2027 premiere with Paul Walter Hauser

HBO reveals first look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

HBO reveals first look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

Shakira’s Qatar concert postponed due to “regional situation”

Shakira’s Qatar concert postponed due to “regional situation”

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Birla, Blitzer, Blackstone, Times of India consortium to buy IPL team RCB for $1.78 bln

Birla, Blitzer, Blackstone, Times of India consortium to buy IPL team RCB for $1.78 bln

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