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Global vessel shortage hits Sri Lanka fuel imports amid Middle East crisis

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The shortage of vessels amid the Middle East crisis has hampered fuel imports for Sri Lanka, with the government now trying to discourage consumption as much as possible. Since... Read More


Sri Lanka on an economic volcano: Harin

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka may be sitting on an economic volcano as the Middle East conflict would bring down its foreign remittance, tourism and devaluation of the rupee, a prominent figure in ... Read More


President holds talks with Qatar Emir over regional tensions

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a phone conversation with His Highness the Emir of Qatar to discuss the regional situation a... Read More


U.S. special envoy Gor's travel to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor will visit Sri Lanka and Maldives from March 19 to 24 for high-level engagements focused on advancing cooperation in the... Read More


Trump threatens to 'entirely blow up' Iran's largest gas field if it attacks Qatar's LNG again

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Trump has vowed to "blow up the entirety" of Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran moves to attack Qatari gas fields again. The warning comes after Iran, in response to an Israe... Read More


Fuel issue hits banana growers?

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- As Opposition MP B. Ariyawansa revealed that local banana growers are affected by the fuel crisis as the Sinhala New Year draws near, Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne assured t... Read More


Filling station in Colombo demands Rs. 3,000 to issue fuel without QR code: MP

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- A certain filling station in Thimbirigasyaya had wanted Rs. 3,000 to issue fuel without a QR code from a vehicle owner, MP G.D. Sooriyabandara told Parliament today. Minister ... Read More


Cathay suspends Dubai flights until April 30 over Middle East war

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific has suspended flights to and from Dubai until the end of April over the war in the Middle East. "In view of the developing situation in ... Read More


No faith motion against Energy Minister handed over to Speaker

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Opposition handed over the no confidence motion against Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today. Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha ... Read More


Pentagon wants $200 billion for Iran war. It's nearly 50% of Tehran's GDP

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Pentagon is reportedly seeking over $200 billion from the US Congress to fund President Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran. If approved, the war funds will boost the US mi... Read More