The bus fares will be increased by 12.19 percent from midnight today (23), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated. MORE..

23 Mar 2026 (8:07 PM)

Russia on Monday (Mar 23) called for a "political and diplomatic" settlement to the Middle East war just as US President Donald Trump claimed that Washington and Tehran had held talks on ending the conflict. MORE..

23 Mar 2026 (7:51 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 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)

Oil prices plummeted Monday after US President Donald Trump suggested that ongoing talks between the United States and Iran could end the war. MORE..

23 Mar 2026 (6:44 PM)

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)