Pakistan’s War in Afghanistan Is Tied to Its Nuclear Strategy CeylonWire April 16, 2026 Pakistan’s use of nuclear blackmail against its adversaries has enabled a strategy of regional aggression—most recently seen in Afghanistan. Pakistan’s
Oil Anointing Ritual Observed for Sinhala and Tamil New Year CeylonWire April 15, 2026 The auspicious time for the oil anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was observed at 6:55 a.m.
IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Raising Risks to Global Financial Stability CeylonWire April 15, 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict is posing increasing risks to global financial
83% of Deaths in Sri Lanka Linked to Non-Communicable Diseases CeylonWire April 15, 2026 The Ministry of Health Sri Lanka has revealed that 83 percent of deaths in the country are caused by non-communicable
Oil Prices Fall for Second Day Amid Hopes of Renewed US-Iran Talks CeylonWire April 15, 2026 Oil prices declined for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by expectations that peace talks between the United States
Government Offices Open as Transport Services Resume After New Year Holidays CeylonWire April 15, 2026 Government offices across Sri Lanka will remain open as usual on April 15, 16, and 17, the Ministry of Public
Gold Prices Rise by Around Rs. 4,000 in Local Market CeylonWire April 15, 2026 Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately Rs. 4,000, according to local market data. At the Sea Street
US-Iran Tensions: India’s Forex Reserves Near $700 Billion CeylonWire April 15, 2026 India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have reached nearly $700 billion, a significant amount that positions the country as a strong
Beyond defense: How human connections will shape India–Israel relations- opinion CeylonWire April 14, 2026 Defense deals can launch a partnership but people-to-people relationships can sustain it. The next chapter of India–Israel relations will be
Ravi Raises Concerns Over Coal Quality and Tender Process CeylonWire April 14, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, has raised concerns regarding the quality of imported coal