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Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj

Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj

SC to hear Pillayan’s FR petition challenging arrest on March 18

The Supreme Court has ordered that the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, be called on March 18. MORE..

Sri Lanka to decide fate of Iranian sailors after diplomatic meeting

A discussion is scheduled to be held today (09) between government authorities and officials of the Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka regarding the next steps to be taken concerning the Iranian sailors currently in Sri Lankan custody. MORE..

China says it opposes any targeting of new Iran Supreme leader

China said Monday that Iran’s decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. MORE..

Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethink

The escalating crisis in the Middle East has dramatically changed the outlook for global central banks, with the huge supply shock posing a difficult trade-off between underpinning growth and countering inflation. MORE..

South Korea introduces first fuel price cap in 30 years as oil soars past $100

South Korea will impose its first fuel price cap in almost 30 years as global jitters deepen over spiraling oil prices. MORE..

China’s Middle East envoy in Saudi Arabia to mediate Iran war

The Chinese government’s special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun has visited Saudi Arabia as part of his mediation of the US-Israel war with Iran, saying Beijing is willing to work with Riyadh to make “unremitting efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Gulf region”. MORE..

Prohibition orders issued for 15 defective vehicles in Horana

Prohibition orders have been issued for fifteen defective vehicles identified during a special inspection operation conducted within the Horana Police division, the Horana Police announced. MORE..

Youth arrested with ‘Ice’ during vehicle inspection in Dodangoda

During a vehicle inspection operation conducted under the island-wide anti-drug operation, a suspect involved in Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’) drug trafficking across Dodangoda and surrounding areas has been arrested by Dodangoda Police. MORE..

G7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves

G7 finance ministers will discuss a possible joint release of petroleum from reserves co-ordinated by the International Energy Agency, in an emergency meeting on Monday aimed at tackling the surge in oil prices following the conflict in the Gulf. MORE..

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

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

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

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Decisive weeks ahead for Sri Lanka due to global developments - Deputy Defence Minister (English)

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President should be strong enough to stand up to US Embassy - Wimal (English)

Over 1,230 civilians killed in Iran since the US-Israel attacks began (English)

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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

India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16

India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16

TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

Entertainment

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

Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Telangana Gaddar Awards for ‘The Girlfriend’

Rashmika Mandanna wins Best Actress at Telangana Gaddar Awards for ‘The Girlfriend’

Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery

Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery

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  ICC key meeting postponed amid Middle East tensions

ICC key meeting postponed amid Middle East tensions

India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles

T20 World Cup Final: India post 255/5 against New Zealand

T20 World Cup Final: New Zealand elect to bowl first against India in Ahmedabad

St. Sebastian’s-Prince of Wales ‘Battle of the Golds’ ends in a draw