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US Dollar drops to Rs 270 on the black market
March 12, 2023, Colombo: The US dollar fetched only around Rs 270 at the time of closing trade on Friday,…
Government Medical Officers Association strike to go ahead tomorrow as planned
March 12, 2023, Colombo: The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) said they would proceed with the planned strike across the…
One of Silicon Valley’s top banks fails; assets are seized
March 11, 2023, New York (AP): Regulators rushed Friday to seize the assets of one of Silicon Valley’s top banks,…
Meta to end news access for Canadians if Online News Act becomes law
March 11, 2023 (Reuters): Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) said on Saturday that it would end the availability of news…
Why Canada asylum seekers are using unofficial U.S. border crossings
March 11, 2023 (Reuters): Bookseller Zulema Diaz fled her native Peru after being kidnapped, beaten and robbed, hoping to find…
Iran to buy Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, Iranian broadcaster reports
March 11, 2023, (Reuters): Iran has reached a deal to buy advanced Su-35 fighter planes from Russia, Iranian state media…
World reacts to Iran-Saudi Arabia resume ties
March 10, 2023: Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore diplomatic ties after seven years of tensions, threatening stability…
Controversy as maritime border document suggests Lebanon recognized Israel
March 10, 2023, Beirut (AN): There was controversy in Lebanon on Friday after a document on the demarcation of maritime…
Saudi Arabia and Iran reach an agreement to renew diplomatic relations after talks in Beijing
March 10, 2023 (AN): Saudi Arabia and Iran on Friday agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies within…
Gold prices drop further as Rupee value appreciates
March 10, 2023, Colombo: The gold price has come down further this week due to the rupee’s appreciation against the…
Sri Lanka Rupee to Reverse and Plummet 23%, Fitch Solutions Says
March 09, 2023 (Bloomberg): Sri Lanka’s rupee, which became the world’s best-performing currency this year amid hopes of an International…
Canadian action against China risks retaliation, MélanieJoly says
March 10, 2023, Ottawa: Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly raised the prospect Thursday of risk to Canadian diplomats and citizens…
Malaysia’s former PM Muhyiddin Yassin charged with abuse of power, money laundering
March 10, 2023, Kuala Lumpur: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged with abuse of power and money laundering…
Permits for Umrah visits during Ramadan available through Nusuk app
March 10, 2023, Riyadh: Citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia and pilgrims from many other countries can now obtain permits…
Police fire pepper spray after Women’s Day protest in Istanbul
March 08, 2023, Istanbul (AN): Turkish riot police fired pepper spray to disperse a group of protesters pushing back against…