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March 22, 2026 7:07 AM

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Sri Lanka Hikes Fuel Prices by 24-30% Amid Global Oil Surge

Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has sharply increased fuel prices, effective from today, citing rising global oil costs linked to escalating tensions in the West Asia region. Fuel prices have been raised across the board by 24 to 30%. Kerosene prices have also been increased by 60...

March 22, 2026 6:27 AM

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No Damage Indicated at Negev Nuclear Research Center: IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that it is aware of reports of an incident in the city of Dimona in Israel involving a missile impact and has not received any indication of damage to the nuclear research center in Negev. The IAEA added that information from regional states indicat...

March 21, 2026 10:20 PM

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Indian Diplomat Visits Cambodia to Promote Cultural Ties in Mekong-Ganga Region

Secretary (East) P. Kumaran today visited the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Asian Traditional Textile Museum in Siem Reap, Cambodia. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry said that the museum is one of its first kind in the country, which showcases rich textile traditions from the Mekong-Gang...

March 21, 2026 8:57 PM

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22 Countries Urge Iran to Halt Attacks, Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Twenty-two countries today urged Iran to halt attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of global consequences. In a joint statement, countries including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea and Australia condemned Iran’s attacks on commer...

March 21, 2026 7:38 PM

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US Eases Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil, Allows Limited Cargo Sales

The United States has eased sanctions on some Iranian oil, allowing limited sales of cargoes stranded at sea as it seeks to contain the war’s impact on global energy markets. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a narrowly tailored, short-term authorisation for the sale of Iranian crude a...

March 21, 2026 6:57 PM

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South Korea Auto Parts Plant Fire Kills 14, Injures 59 in Daejeon

In South Korea, the death toll in a fire at an auto parts plant in central city of Daejeon has risen to 14, with 59 injured. President Lee Jae Myung today inspected the site and reviewed relief efforts.   He met bereaved families and was briefed on casualties and response operations. He directed off...

March 21, 2026 6:46 PM

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Britain Condemns Iran’s Missile Attack on UK-US air Base at Diego Garcia

Britain has condemned Iran’s reckless attacks after its military fired missiles at a UK-US air base on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. UK officials have not provided details of the attempted strike, which was unsuccessful. It remains unclear how close the missiles came to the base, l...

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