Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed from past sessions after President Donald Trump raised the possibility of the U.S. Navy escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
4 Mar 2026 (12:09 PM)
Regarding the Iran situation, a Chinese spokesperson said on Wednesday that China calls for an immediate stop to military operations, preventing further escalation of tensions, and resuming dialogue and negotiations to uphold peace and stability in the Middle East. MORE..
4 Mar 2026 (2:51 PM)
Iran s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps say they control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and any vessels seeking to pass through the waterway risk damage from missiles or stray drones. MORE..
4 Mar 2026 (12:43 PM)
Iran will hold a three-day "farewell ceremony" for its late leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday (1830 GMT) at Tehran s Imam Khomeini prayer ground, according to state media. MORE..
4 Mar 2026 (2:01 PM)
SriLankan Airlines informs passengers that it is resuming limited operations to the Middle East. MORE..
4 Mar 2026 (1:10 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish in the Government Gazette the draft bill seeking to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009. MORE..
4 Mar 2026 (5:34 PM)