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An Indian gas carrier transporting 92,612 metric tons of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel’s transit through the strategically significant waterway marks another shipment delivered by India, highlighting the smooth passage of...

The price of crude oil in the global market has recorded a notable decline. According to foreign media reports, the price of a barrel of WTI crude oil has dropped to US$ 88.27, reflecting a decrease of 4.42 percent. Meanwhile,...

Former US President Ronald Reagan, in 1977, following J. R. Jayewardene, assuming office, sent his special envoy, Vernon Walters, to Sri Lanka. Indian media described his visit as “U.S. digs deeper into Sri Lanka.” At the time, India—then aligned with...

Diplomatic negotiations to secure fuel from Russia have already begun, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed. Speaking at a media briefing on recent cabinet decisions, the Minister stated that the government is currently focusing on the possibilities of obtaining fuel...

A proposal submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint a special committee, chaired by Dr. Hans Wijesuriya, to develop the energy economy has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. Sri Lanka Latest News The government has recognized the...

Leaders of several opposition parties have issued a joint statement urging international professional organizations to intervene amid serious threats to the safety of lawyers and the public in Sri Lanka. The statement was signed by opposition figures including Sajith Premadasa,...

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and World Cup-winning cricket captain Imran Khan appears no closer to the end of his ongoing legal and personal ordeal. After facing serious health challenges while in detention, Khan has now raised concerns about the treatment...

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for a Fundamental Rights petition filed by retired Major General Suresh Sale, the former head of the State Intelligence Service, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Accordingly, the...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to take all possible measures to maintain the country’s energy security, emphasizing the importance of educating the public on proper energy use during the daily peak consumption period from 6 pm to 10...

The Sanstha Cement Company has announced that the price of a bag of cement has increased by more than Rs. 175. Prices of other cement brands have also risen in parallel. According to the company, a bag of Sanstha cement...