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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
Police constable arrested for purchasing motorcycle using arrested suspect’s bank card
Police constable arrested for purchasing motorcycle using arrested suspect’s bank card
A Police Constable attached to the Kosgoda Police Station has been arrested over allegations that he fraudulently obtained more than Rs. 600,000 using the bank card of a suspect who had been arrested and remanded in connection with heroin trafficking charges. MORE..
| March 11, 2026 4:49 pm
President urges collective action to tackle economic impact of Middle East crisis
President urges collective action to tackle economic impact of Middle East crisis
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the objective of the present government is to build in Sri Lanka an economy shaped by the advancements of science and technology in this era and invited the entire business community to join in strengthening the national economy by making the fullest use of these new economic opportunities. MORE..
Aswesuma March allowance to be credited to beneficiaries’ accounts tomorrow
Aswesuma March allowance to be credited to beneficiaries’ accounts tomorrow
The Welfare Benefits Board of Sri Lanka has announced that the allowance for the month of March for beneficiaries of the first phase of the Aswesuma Program will be credited to their respective bank accounts tomorrow (12). MORE..
SC reserves judgment in appeals filed by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
SC reserves judgment in appeals filed by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has reserved its judgment on the appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were previously sentenced to imprisonment over corruption-related charges. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-Western provinces and in the Monaragala and Mannar districts. MORE..