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Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that negotiations were “incompatible with ultimatums and threats to…

Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. Five others were killed as gunmen targeted Easter celebrations at a church in Ariko, Kaduna state,…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has alleged that specialist medical posts have been removed from several hospitals across the country. Its President, Consultant Dr. Sanjeewa Thennakoon stated that political…

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, a modest rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The war has…

Former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, through his attorneys, challenging his arrest and detention by the Criminal Investigation Department…

Renewed negotiations between India and Canada could strengthen bilateral economic ties by leveraging their complementary strengths in energy, technology, trade, and innovation. The proposed CEPA aims to elevate bilateral trade to USD 50…

France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018. Impressive wins in friendlies last month against Brazil and Colombia moved France up two spots in the rankings…

Britain will on Thursday (Apr 2) hold a virtual meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled by the Middle East war. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the meeting…

The US embassy in Iraq has warned that Iran-aligned militant groups may conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours, again urging Americans to leave the country. Iran and its proxies have already attacked US citizens and…

Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a petition before the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a “no objection certificate”, enabling him to participate in international league tournaments,…