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Iran Pushes for Diplomacy After Trump Rejects Hormuz Peace Proposal

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 4 min read

NEW YORK, September 27, 2026 — Iran is continuing to call for a negotiated settlement to its conflict with the United States and Israel after…

Fitch Upgrade Signals Improving Confidence in Sri Lanka’s Post-Crisis Economy

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s latest sovereign credit-rating upgrade by Fitch Ratings is strengthening the country’s position in international financial markets, marking another…

Adverse Weather Affects Nearly 3,500 People Across 15 Districts

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Adverse weather conditions have affected 3,495 people from 943 families across 104 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions in 15 districts, according…

Ending IMF Engagement After 2027 Could Put Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery at Risk

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka could face renewed economic instability if it abandons its structural engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after…

Iran Offers Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days, Raising Hopes for Oil Market Relief

Sep 26, 20261 month ago 5 min read

NEW YORK, September 26, 2026 — Iran has offered the United States a potential agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days,…

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Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

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COLOMBO, October 30, 2026 — Union Bank reported a 104% increase in profit after tax to Rs. 701 million for…

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Galle Fort Leads Sri Lanka’s Tourist Hotspots as Visitor Preferences Evolve

September 10, 2026

Galle Fort has emerged as Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist…

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IMF Team Arrives in Colombo for Crucial Seventh EFF Review

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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is set to arrive…

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DFCC Bank Partners with John Keells IT to Enhance Employee Banking Benefits

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DFCC Bank has partnered with John Keells IT to introduce…

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CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

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Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

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Jio Surges 27% on Market Debut, Reaches US$137 Billion Valuation

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