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Peace loving country like India should be UNSC permanent member: Opposition Leader
Peace loving country like India should be UNSC permanent member: Opposition Leader
Leader of the Opposition of Sri Lanka Sajith Premadasa on Monday said that a peace-loving country like India should be made a permanent member in the United Nations. MORE..
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says US-South Korea drills to harm regional stability
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says US-South Korea drills to harm regional stability
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said U.S.-South Korea military drills that began this week were a “provocative and aggressive war rehearsal” that would harm regional stability, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. MORE..
PM Harini holds bilateral talks in Philippines to enhance cooperation in education and other sectors
PM Harini holds bilateral talks in Philippines to enhance cooperation in education and other sectors
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a series of meetings with key Philippine institutions during her ongoing official visit to the Philippines from 09–11 March 2026, focusing on strengthening cooperation in education, higher education, technical skills development, and agricultural research. MORE..
Iranian foreign minister says negotiations with U.S. may be off the table
Iranian foreign minister says negotiations with U.S. may be off the table
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that talks with the United States may be off the table after the U.S. and Israel initiated a military operation against the country. MORE..
‘More fun to sink them’: Trump on destruction of 46 Iranian naval ships
‘More fun to sink them’: Trump on destruction of 46 Iranian naval ships
US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the US Navy has sunk 46 “top-of-the-line” Iranian naval ships so far. MORE..
Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to escalate strikes
Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to escalate strikes
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not allow “one litre of oil” to be shipped from the Middle East if US and Israeli attacks continue, prompting a warning from President Donald Trump that the US would hit Iran much harder if it blocked exports from the vital energy-producing region. MORE..
SC resumes hearing of appeals by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando for second day
SC resumes hearing of appeals by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando for second day
The hearing of the appeal filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, challenging the prison sentences imposed on them over corruption charges, has been commenced for the second day today (10) before the Supreme Court. MORE..
Navy seizes fishing trawler suspected of carrying narcotics haul and weapons
Navy seizes fishing trawler suspected of carrying narcotics haul and weapons
A multi-day fishing trawler transporting a stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics and weapons was seized during a special operation conducted in the deep seas off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
Australia on Tuesday granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women’s soccer team players after they sought asylum fearing persecution in their home nation. MORE..
School van charges raised by 5% with effect from today
School van charges raised by 5% with effect from today
With the recent surge in fuel prices, the All Ceylon School Children’s Transport Association has decided to increase school transport fees by 5%, effective from today (10). MORE..
Fifth National Oral Health Survey in Sri Lanka begins today – Health Ministry
Fifth National Oral Health Survey in Sri Lanka begins today – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health states that the Fifth National Oral Health Survey in Sri Lanka will commence today (10). MORE..
Woman arrested with 100g of ‘Ice’ in Rathmalana
Woman arrested with 100g of ‘Ice’ in Rathmalana
A woman has been arrested in the Rathmalana area for the possession of 100 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’, police said. MORE..
Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
Australia will deploy a military surveillance aircraft to the Middle East and send missiles to the United Arab Emirates but will not put troops on the ground in Iran, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. MORE..
No revision of bus fares despite fuel price hike - NTC
No revision of bus fares despite fuel price hike - NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that bus fares will not be revised despite the recent increase in fuel prices. MORE..
‘We will decide when to end war, not US’: Iran’s sharp response to Trump
‘We will decide when to end war, not US’: Iran’s sharp response to Trump
Tehran has responded to US President Donald Trump’s remark about ending the war in Iran, saying it will be the one who will “determine” when the military actions against American and Israeli targets cease. MORE..
Trump warns of ‘death, fire, and fury’ if Iran disrupts global oil passageway
Trump warns of ‘death, fire, and fury’ if Iran disrupts global oil passageway
President Trump has issued another warning to Iran about disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Putin, in a phone call with Trump, shares proposals to end Iran war quickly
Putin, in a phone call with Trump, shares proposals to end Iran war quickly
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a telephone conversation on Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump, put forward proposals for a quick settlement of the conflict around Iran, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said. MORE..
Strike delays restoration of power disruptions in several areas
Strike delays restoration of power disruptions in several areas
The restoration of the prevailing electricity disruptions in Colombo 9, Colombo 14, and several areas in Gampaha is expected to take some time due to an ongoing strike launched by trade unions.
Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another gunman involved in the shooting that killed a man and injured two children in Jinthupitiya recently has been arrested. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
A few showers are likely in Northern Province and in Trincomalee and Anuradhapura districts, today (10), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
France to deploy nearly a dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says
France to deploy nearly a dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says
France is sending about a dozen naval vessels, including its aircraft carrier strike group, to the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and potentially the Strait of Hormuz, as part of defensive support for allies threatened by the Middle East conflict. MORE..
UAE condemns Iran’s attempted ballistic missile strike on Turkey
UAE condemns Iran’s attempted ballistic missile strike on Turkey
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned on Monday Iran’s attempt to target Turkey with a ballistic missile, marking the second such incident in less than a week. MORE..
Oil prices fall after Trump signals that war will end soon
Oil prices fall after Trump signals that war will end soon
Global oil prices fell in early Tuesday morning trading in Asia. MORE..
US has not ‘won enough’ yet, Trump says as he claims war will be over ‘pretty quickly’
US has not ‘won enough’ yet, Trump says as he claims war will be over ‘pretty quickly’
Donald Trump has said the US has not “won enough” in Iran, as he claimed that the conflict will be over “pretty quickly” during a press conference. MORE..
Fuel prices increased, petrol by over Rs. 24
Fuel prices increased, petrol by over Rs. 24
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a significant revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (09) in the wake of rising global fuel prices owing to the Middle East conflict. MORE..