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Pentagon tells Congress the Iran war cost at least US$ 11 billion in first six days
Pentagon tells Congress the Iran war cost at least US$ 11 billion in first six days
Sen Chris Coons, the top Democrat on the subcommittee that deals with defense appropriations, indicated on Wednesday that the war in Iran cost at least US$ 11 billion in the first six days, according to early estimates. MORE..
UNICEF says more than 1,100 children injured or killed since Iran war began
UNICEF says more than 1,100 children injured or killed since Iran war began
The UN children’s agency (UNICEF) says the “intensifying conflict” between the United States, Israel and Iran is creating a “catastrophic” situation for millions of children across the Middle East. MORE..
Abandoned pets become ‘hidden victims’ of Iran-US war
Abandoned pets become ‘hidden victims’ of Iran-US war
In a shocking result of the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel, which has seen missiles falling down in the Gulf states, thousands of pets have been abandoned. MORE..
Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves
Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US and Israel’s war with Iran continues to have a historic impact on global fuel supplies. MORE..
Iran tells world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel as it fires on merchant ships
Iran tells world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel as it fires on merchant ships
Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s. MORE..
US-Iran tensions could impact emerging market economies, Fitch Ratings warns
US-Iran tensions could impact emerging market economies, Fitch Ratings warns
Emerging market economies may experience increased economic and financial strain due to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has cautioned. MORE..
Four arrested with 19,060 litres of diesel in Biyagama
Four arrested with 19,060 litres of diesel in Biyagama
Four individuals have been arrested with a large quantity of illegally collected diesel during a raid in Biyagama, police stated. MORE..
Iran sets conditions for ending war with US and Israel
Iran sets conditions for ending war with US and Israel
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the only way to end the war with the United States and Israel is the recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights, the payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression.
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 600,000
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 600,000
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 600,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..
Donald Trump claims “we won” in Iran
Donald Trump claims “we won” in Iran
US President President Donald Trump claimed in remarks Wednesday that “we won” in the war with Iran, without providing substantial evidence of his claim. MORE..
Showers above 50 mm likely in some areas today
Showers above 50 mm likely in some areas today
A few showers may occur in the Uva province and in the Batticaloa, Ampara, and Hambantota districts today (12), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states
UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states
The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for Iran to halt its attacks on Gulf states, in a resolution that did not mention US or Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran’s ambassador to decry a “blatant misuse” of the international body. MORE..
One dead, 38 rescued from oil tankers ablaze in Gulf as Iran claims responsibility
One dead, 38 rescued from oil tankers ablaze in Gulf as Iran claims responsibility
The head of Iraq’s ports company told CNN on Thursday that it had rescued 38 crew members of two foreign oil tankers left ablaze in the Persian Gulf after coming under attack in Iraq’s territorial waters – but at least one person has died.
US Generals tell Donald Trump destroying Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka was ‘fun’
US Generals tell Donald Trump destroying Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka was ‘fun’
US President Donald Trump said he questioned the decision to sink an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. MORE..
U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating
U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating
The US military on Wednesday warned civilians to leave port facilities where Iranian naval forces are operating, adding that US forces could not guarantee their safety. MORE..
Sri Lankan man found guilty of exposing himself to staff at asylum seeker hotel in UK
Sri Lankan man found guilty of exposing himself to staff at asylum seeker hotel in UK
A Sri Lankan man has been found guilty of exposing himself after assaulting two members of staff at a Southampton hotel for asylum seekers in England. MORE..
Former CSD Chief Accountant arrested by Bribery Commission
Former CSD Chief Accountant arrested by Bribery Commission
A former Chief Accountant of the Civil Security Department (CSD) was arrested this morning (11) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges related to the illegal accumulation of assets. MORE..
“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
US President Donald Trump praised the “tremendous impact” of decisions being made on Wednesday as leaders of the Group of Seven Nations met to discuss war in Iran and its economic consequences, according to a short videoclip shared by the French presidency. MORE..
LAUGFS Gas increases domestic LPG refill prices
LAUGFS Gas increases domestic LPG refill prices
LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced an increase of domestic LPG cylinder refill prices with effect from midnight today (11). MORE..
IEA agrees to release 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption
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 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
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 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
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..
Electricity trade unions call off strike action
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..
| March 11, 2026 5:24 pm