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Trump claims Iran proposed making him Supreme Leader: I said, 'No, thank you'

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday doubled down on his claim that he is in talks with Iran to end the nearly month-long war, even as Tehran flatly denied any negotiations wer... Read More


Over 1,000 complaints over fuel QR Code fraud; several arrested

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Digital Economy Ministry says it has received more than 1,000 complaints regarding fraudulent activities involving the use of other persons' QR codes to obtain fuel. Minist... Read More


How is Sri Lanka responding to the Israel-Iran conflict: Day 26

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Sri Lanka is navigating one of its most complex external shocks in recent years, as the escalating Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets, shipping rout... Read More


Rs. 15 mn cigarette haul seized at BIA; two passengers arrested

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Two Sri Lankan passengers who attempted to smuggle foreign-made cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 15 million through the Green Channel at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike Inte... Read More


Russia's Deputy Energy Minister here tomorrow amidst talks on fuel purchase from Russia

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Amidst ongoing talks on the procurement of fuel from Russia, Russia's Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow (26), Daily Mirror learns. ... Read More


Meta loses major child safety trial, ordered to pay $375 million

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- A New Mexico jury found Meta liable Tuesday for misleading consumers about the safety of its platforms and endangering children. Meta has been ordered to pay the maximum penalt... Read More


Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- 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 repor... Read More


Sri Lanka reiterates no diplomatic level invitation made to Iranian vessel

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The government yesterday reiterated that Sri Lanka did not make a diplomatic level invitation for Iranian vessel 'IRIS Dena' to visit Sri Lanka other than a cordial and oral inv... Read More


Oil prices Tumble back below $100 on ceasefire optimism

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Oil prices fell sharply in early asian trade on Wednesday, with both major benchmarks dropping more than 5% as traders reacted to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle ... Read More


Python dance sparks legal action; suspect released on bail

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Colombo Additional Magistrate H.D.D.J. Premaratne yesterday ordered that the suspect, a young woman accused of engaging in a dance performance while holding a python around ... Read More