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“We are having a tremendous impact,” Trump says in G7 call after IEA decision on oil stocks

“We are having a tremendous impact,” Trump says in G7 call after IEA decision on oil stocks

IEA agrees to release 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption

The International Energy Agency on Wednesday agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil to address the supply disruption triggered by the Iran war, the largest such action in the organization’s history. MORE..

Iran says won’t allow ‘a single litre of oil’ to pass through Strait of Hormuz for US, Israel

Iran says its policy for reciprocal strikes “has ended”, a spokesman for Tehran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters says in a statement. MORE..

PM Harini visits International Rice Research Institute in Philippines

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines today (11), and held a bilateral discussion with Yvonne Pinto, Director General of IRRI, focusing on strengthening cooperation in the field of rice research...MORE..

G7 welcomes potential record release of oil reserves in bid to curb soaring prices

G7 nations have said they would support the collective release of oil from their reserves to tackle soaring prices since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. MORE..

Six die in Swiss bus blaze after reports that person set fire to themselves

At least six people died and three were injured in a bus fire in Switzerland possibly caused by someone setting fire to themself. MORE..

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Electricity trade unions call off strike action

The electricity sector trade unions have decided to call off the ongoing strike action launched by them based on several demands, following a discussion with relevant authorities. MORE..

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Police constable arrested for purchasing motorcycle using arrested suspect’s bank card

A Police Constable attached to the Kosgoda Police Station has been arrested over allegations that he fraudulently obtained more than Rs. 600,000 using the bank card of a suspect who had been arrested and remanded in connection with heroin trafficking charges. MORE..

President urges collective action to tackle economic impact of Middle East crisis

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the objective of the present government is to build in Sri Lanka an economy shaped by the advancements of science and technology in this era and invited the entire business community to join in strengthening the national economy by making the fullest use of these new economic opportunities. MORE..

Aswesuma March allowance to be credited to beneficiaries’ accounts tomorrow

The Welfare Benefits Board of Sri Lanka has announced that the allowance for the month of March for beneficiaries of the first phase of the Aswesuma Program will be credited to their respective bank accounts tomorrow (12). MORE..

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Why were the fuel prices increased? Do we have enough stocks? Opposition demands answers from Govt. (English)

Why were the fuel prices increased? Do we have enough stocks? Opposition demands answers from Govt. (English)

Electricity trade unions continue their strike action;TUs seek meeting with Energy Minister (English)

Sri Lanka grants 14-day visa extension for tourists stranded due to Middle East conflict (English)

“Strong international relations essential”;Opposition critical of FM's performance at recent summit (English)

Attack on IRIS Dena by US submarine; No nation imposed any pressure on Sri Lanka: Dy Minister (English)

NPP Govt. acting as proxy of foreign powers - Sarvajana Balaya apprises Sri Lankans in Australia (English)

CEB officially dissolved Six successor companies take over operations effective today (English)

Sarvajana Balaya's ''Women's Power'' celebrates International Women's Day 2026 (English)

US says it will not influence Sri Lanka's decisions; SL will not align with any party – Minister (English)

Sri Lanka marks Int'l Women's Day with several events;Manusath Derana conducts medical clinic (English)

'International laws must be followed, any challenge can be faced then” – FM Vijitha Herath (English)

Second gunman of Akuregoda shooting interrogated, more details revealed (English)

Global price hikes may affect local prices - Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe (English)

Protests held in Colombo demanding US to end war on Iran (English)

Technology

YouTube opens deepfake detection tool to politicians and journalists

YouTube opens deepfake detection tool to politicians and journalists

UK parliament votes to reject social media ban for under-16s

UK parliament votes to reject social media ban for under-16s

Apple’s cheapest ever MacBook unveiled

Apple’s cheapest ever MacBook unveiled

Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16

Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16

Entertainment

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m

Rihanna steps up security following shooting attack at her residence

Rihanna steps up security following shooting attack at her residence

Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ becomes his first to debut at No. 1 on albums chart

Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ becomes his first to debut at No. 1 on albums chart

Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Charles in Charge’ actress, dies at 65

Jennifer Runyon, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Charles in Charge’ actress, dies at 65

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Sports

ICC unveils final prize money for T20 World Cup teams; Sri Lanka gets $475,962

ICC unveils final prize money for T20 World Cup teams; Sri Lanka gets $475,962

Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup – Fifa boss

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series likely to be played at end of the year

National rugby coaching teams named ahead of NZ U85kg series

West Indies and SA players to fly home on commercial flights