Sri Lanka’s new Chinese Ambassador, Wei Huaxiang, met VIII Executive President Ranil Wickremesinghe at his political office on Flower Road in Colombo, in an engagement between China’s new diplomatic representative and the
India is increasingly asserting its influence over Sri Lanka’s fuel supply chain, raising concerns about energy sovereignty as the island nation grapples with distribution shortages and rising prices. During a recent telephone
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A leading academic has ignited debate in Sri Lanka after revealing that a private oil company operating in the country was able to generate its entire annual profit within just three weeks
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Sri Lanka’s efforts to secure refined fuel from Russia, casting uncertainty over a deal announced during a visit by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin. Despite high-level meetings with local authorities and
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The legacy of the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings continues to haunt Sri Lanka, as a dramatic new chapter unfolded in court with the arrest of former National Intelligence Service chief, retired
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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has indicated that the country is in a relatively strong position to manage potential economic shocks stemming from the ongoing war in the Middle
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When Britain faced the formidable threat of Nazi Germany in September 1939, the support of its global empire became a lifeline for the embattled nation. Across continents, from Canada and Australia to
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Sri Lanka is facing a wave of political controversy after allegations emerged that a United States submarine attacked an Iranian naval vessel travelling towards the island, raising serious concerns about sovereignty and
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Jeffrey Epstein’s $630 million estate continues to create turmoil years after his 2019 death, leaving his appointed co-executors, attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn, managing a financial empire without pay while
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Tensions erupted at the Nugegoda headquarters of PickMe, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular ride-hailing apps, as a large group of drivers gathered to protest what they described as unfair treatment and
More Former State Intelligence Service chief and retired Major General Suresh Sallay has been admitted to Ward 7 of the National Hospital after reportedly suffering a sudden illness while in detention at the
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As of March 2026, the world faces an increasingly volatile and interconnected security landscape, with multiple conflicts intensifying simultaneously. Major escalations include the US and Israeli war against Iran, ongoing fighting in
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In Sri Lanka’s Mannar district, a disturbing incident has highlighted the dangers faced by migratory birds, with flamingos dying after becoming entangled in high-voltage wind power cables near the Vankalai Bird Sanctuary.
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Member of Parliament Sivagnanam Shritharan has stated that the ongoing “me vs. you” mentality among the Tamil community remains a significant obstacle to securing a meaningful and honorable political solution. He made
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Fishermen in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province are facing a deepening livelihood crisis as fuel shortages, driven by global conflict in the Middle East, continue to disrupt their daily operations. N.M. Alam, Secretary
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A detailed report by The Times has revealed how the United Kingdom’s space command is playing a critical and largely unseen role in helping the United States detect Iranian missile launches during
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