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Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence

The Palestinian Iran-aligned militant group Hamas has called on Iran to not target neighbouring countries, while still reaffirming Tehran’s right to respond to the U.S.-Israeli attacks. MORE..

IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (local time) warned that attacks on American bank branches operating in the Gulf region could expand if further strikes by the US and Israel target Iranian banking infrastructure, according to Press TV. MORE..

Illegal assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to drug trafficker frozen

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen property allegedly acquired through illegal earnings by a suspected drug trafficker. MORE..

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials are set to launch a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March. MORE..

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 pm, today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he’s not ready to make a deal

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he’s not ready to make a deal to end the war with Iran despite the country’s willingness to do so “because the terms aren’t good enough yet,” but declined to say what those terms would be. MORE..

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Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies

Two female Development Officers have been arrested by the Aranayake Police for allegedly hoarding a stock of relief supplies intended for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Aranayake Divisional Secretariat Division, at their residences. MORE..

‘‘Have to damage these bases so they cannot attack’‘: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader clarifies strikes on Gulf nations

The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Saturday defended Iran’s attacks on neighbouring Gulf countries amid the West Asia conflict, saying that the strikes are aimed at US-backed bases used against Tehran and are part of self-defence measures taken by the regime. MORE..

Trump says US will open Strait of Hormuz ‘one way or the other’

US President Donald Trump says that ‘‘one way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!’’ MORE..

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Sarvajana Balaya prepares 'Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa' amid government delay (English)

Sarvajana Balaya prepares 'Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa' amid government delay (English)

Warm weather conditions in Sri Lanka expected to continue until May-end (English)

Electricity consumers will have to bear financial burden of substandard coal – Sajith (English)

Committee on Economic Surveillance discusses urgent measures to stabilise domestic market (English)

People will face multiple issues in near future due to govt's incompetence – Dilith Jayaweera (English)

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested over Airbus bribery investigation (English)

Public reports shortage of LP gas cylinders despite price increase (English)

Drug haul worth over Rs. 10 bn and 11 firearms seized from fishing vessels intercepted by navy (English)

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Govt. assures uninterrupted fuel supply for 2 months - President Anura Kumara (English)

LITRO Gas prices increased after 18 months amid supply shortage due to Middle East conflict (English)

Govt implemented a modest increase in fuel prices - Trade Minister Wasantha (English)

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Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban

China unveils world’s strongest ultra-high-strength carbon fiber

China unveils world’s strongest ultra-high-strength carbon fiber

UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children

UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children

Entertainment

Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one

Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one

Titanic actress Kate Winslet to join ‘The Lord of The Rings’ new movie

Titanic actress Kate Winslet to join ‘The Lord of The Rings’ new movie

Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters sequel

Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters sequel

Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations

Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations

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  F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East

147th ‘Battle of the Blues’ ends in draw

Trinity wins Hill Country Battle of the Blues after 14 years against St. Anthony’s

“No one can exclude us”: Iran’s football team fires back at Trump over World Cup

Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for ‘their own life and safety’