Donald Trump sets 15-point plan to end Iran war
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to war with Iran, including winning an important concession from Tehran, while a source confirmed that Washington had sent Iran a 15-point settlement proposal. MORE..
- Foreign national held with illegally imported cigarettes
- HBO reveals first look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV series
- Senate Republicans again reject effort to rein in President Trump over Iran war
- Japan to assist establishment of reliable communication networks in Sri Lanka
- Drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport causing fire
- China’s top diplomat urges Iran toward peace talks
- Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2
- Pharmacy owner arrested in Hatton for illegal sale of psychotropic drugs
- “Americans were only negotiating with themselves”: Iranian military spokesperson
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“Americans were only negotiating with themselves”: Iranian military spokesperson
An Iranian military spokesperson mocked U.S. attempts at a ceasefire deal Wednesday, insisting that the Americans were only negotiating with themselves. MORE..
Pharmacy owner arrested in Hatton for illegal sale of psychotropic drugs
The owner of a pharmacy in Hatton town has been arrested by officers of the Hatton Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit for selling psychiatric medication to youth without valid medical prescription. MORE..
Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that the death toll from ongoing Israeli strikes on the country has risen to 1,072, with 2,966 people wounded since March 2, Anadolu reports. MORE..
China’s top diplomat urges Iran toward peace talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged his Iranian counterpart to “initiate peace talks as soon as possible” during a Tuesday call that Beijing said was held at the request of Tehran. MORE..
Drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport causing fire
Drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire but no casualties, Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday. MORE..
Japan to assist establishment of reliable communication networks in Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, signed a grant contract to provide radio equipment under the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” scheme. MORE..
Senate Republicans again reject effort to rein in President Trump over Iran war
Republicans again rejected a resolution aimed at requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for future US military action against Iran. MORE..
Foreign national held with illegally imported cigarettes
A foreign national has been arrested by police along with 1,300 foreign-made cigarettes that were illegally brought into the country. MORE..
Public urged to limit electricity use at night; No power cuts planned
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has requested the general public to use electricity sparingly between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (24). MORE..
Oil prices drop more than 5% as Donald Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
Oil prices have fallen sharply in early trade in Asia after US President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the war are in progress - a claim disputed by Iranian officials. MORE..
Iran says US and Israel attacked vicinity of Bushehr nuclear plant
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said that US and Israel attacked the vicinity of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, IRNA reported. MORE..
U.S. to send 1,000 soldiers to Middle East to be available for Iran operations
Approximately 1,000 US soldiers with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expecting to deploy in coming days to the Middle East, according to two sources familiar with the matter, adding to the growing military firepower in the region as the Trump administration says it is in talks with Iran to end the conflict.
Education must go beyond knowledge dissemination to empower individuals: PM Harini
The Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest in the international conference on ‘Transforming TVET Systems for climate resilience and green jobs’.
Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm.
Pharmacy owner arrested in Hatton for illegal sale of psychotropic drugs
The owner of a pharmacy in Hatton town has been arrested by officers of the Hatton Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit for selling psychiatric medication to youth without valid medical prescription. MORE..
Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that the death toll from ongoing Israeli strikes on the country has risen to 1,072, with 2,966 people wounded since March 2, Anadolu reports. MORE..
China’s top diplomat urges Iran toward peace talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged his Iranian counterpart to “initiate peace talks as soon as possible” during a Tuesday call that Beijing said was held at the request of Tehran. MORE..
Drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport causing fire
Drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire but no casualties, Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday. MORE..
Japan to assist establishment of reliable communication networks in Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, signed a grant contract to provide radio equipment under the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” scheme. MORE..
Senate Republicans again reject effort to rein in President Trump over Iran war
Republicans again rejected a resolution aimed at requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for future US military action against Iran. MORE..
Foreign national held with illegally imported cigarettes
A foreign national has been arrested by police along with 1,300 foreign-made cigarettes that were illegally brought into the country. MORE..
Public urged to limit electricity use at night; No power cuts planned
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has requested the general public to use electricity sparingly between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (24). MORE..
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Technology
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers. MORE..
Instagram now lets users reorder carousels after posting
Instagram now lets users reorder carousels after posting
Instagram announced a much-anticipated update for carousel posts, with users now able to rearrange their posts within a carousel after publishing. MORE..
China launches 10 satellites aboard Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket from Sea platform
China launches 10 satellites aboard Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket from Sea platform
China successfully launched 10 satellites into orbit late on Sunday, using the Jielong 3 (Smart Dragon 3) carrier rocket that lifted off from a mobile launch platform in the Yellow Sea off the coast of Haiyang in Shandong province, state media reported. MORE..
Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Facebook is offering larger influencers $3,000 (£2,260) a month to post on the platform, as part of its Content Fast Track programme. MORE..
Entertainment
HBO reveals first look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV series
HBO revealed the first photo from its highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series. MORE..
Shakira’s Qatar concert postponed due to “regional situation”
Shakira’s Qatar concert postponed due to “regional situation”
A concert by Shakira due to take place in Qatar has been postponed because of the “regional situation,” according to the official events platform Qatar Calendar. MORE..
GTA 6 price officially confirmed for November 2026 launch
GTA 6 price officially confirmed for November 2026 launch
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick quietly confirms the price of Grand Theft Auto VIwhile promising one highly controversial feature will not be a part of it. MORE..
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million
A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $59.25 million. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Oman
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Rial | 812.8724 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 85.8306 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 83.3637 |
UAE
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Dirham | 85.2043 |
Sports
Birla, Blitzer, Blackstone, Times of India consortium to buy IPL team RCB for $1.78 bln
A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone said on Tuesday it would acquire Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion, ending a weeks-long bidding war. MORE..
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season
Mohamed Salah will leave Premier League champions Liverpool at the end of the season, the Egyptian forward announced on Tuesday (Mar 24) as he started a farewell to what the club said were nine “illustrious” years at Anfield. MORE..
Hyderabad signs Kusal Perera for PSL 2026
Kusal Perera has joined the Hyderabad Kingsmen franchise for the upcoming PSL 2026 season. MORE..
Rajasthan Royals announce Dasun Shanaka as replacement for Sam Curran for IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals has announced Sri Lankan T20I captain Dasun Shanaka as the replacement for Sam Curran for the IPL 2026 season, following an injury to the Englishman. MORE..
Man City win League Cup final against Arsenal with O’Reilly double
Two second-half headers by Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly settled the English season’s first silverware on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final. MORE..
