Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said today that Oman is "working intensively" toward the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while highlighting the economic turmoil caused by the war. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (6:38 PM)
A suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) following an inquiry. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (8:54 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the officials to take all possible measures to safeguard the country s energy conservation by raising public awareness on the prudent use of energy during the peak consumption period between 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., while ensuring the active participation of the public in these efforts. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (7:20 PM)
Iran has denied any dialogue with Washington, dismissing President Donald Trump s claims as an attempt to lower energy prices and buy time for military plans, several Iranian state-affiliated media outlets reported citing the foreign ministry. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (7:24 PM)
President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. has had good and productive conversations with Iran and he will order the military to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants #8288;and energy infrastructure for five days. MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (6:21 PM)
A top official from the United Arab Emirates has criticized "major" Arab and Islamic nations for failing to support Gulf Arab countries in "times of hardship." MORE..
23 Mar 2026 (5:36 PM)