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Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the US and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

15 Apr 2026 (9:19 AM)

Man and woman killed in separate incidents; Unidentified body recovered in Anuradhapura

Two murders have been reported in Wellawaya and Payagala resulting in the deaths of a woman and a man, while another unidentified male body has also been recovered, police said. MORE..

15 Apr 2026 (10:04 AM)

Japan to provide $10 billion to Southeast Asia to ease oil price strain

Japan has decided to provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to Southeast Asian nations struggling with surging crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced during an online meeting with Southeast Asian leaders on Wednesday. MORE..

15 Apr 2026 (4:31 PM)

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