IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Could Increase Global Inflation CeylonWire March 9, 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East poses risks to global inflation
G7 Finance Ministers to Discuss Emergency Oil Reserve Release as Prices Surge CeylonWire March 9, 2026 Finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries are set to discuss a possible coordinated release of petroleum from
Six New Companies Formed as CEB Officially Dissolved CeylonWire March 9, 2026 Six new companies established following the dissolution of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) officially came into effect today (09), after
Man Convicted in Plot to Assassinate US Officials Linked to Iran CeylonWire March 8, 2026 Prosecutors confirmed charges against Asif Raza Merchant, a man accused of attempting to hire an assassin to kill a United
Sri Lankan Weightlifter Ransilu Jayathilaka Wins Gold at Arnold Sports Festival CeylonWire March 8, 2026 Sri Lankan weightlifter Ransilu Jayathilaka has made history by winning a gold medal at the Arnold Sports Festival in the
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Sri Lanka’s Tea Exports, Industry Faces Millions in Weekly Losses CeylonWire March 8, 2026 Sri Lanka’s tea industry has been severely affected by the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Surpass US$7 Billion for First Time Since 2020 CeylonWire March 8, 2026 Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets have surpassed the US$7 billion mark for the first time since August 2020, according to
Sri Lanka’s Sugar Consumption Three Times Higher Than WHO Recommendation, Dentist Warns CeylonWire March 8, 2026 The average sugar consumption in Sri Lanka is more than three times the level recommended by the World Health Organization
Over 103 kg of Heroin Found on Multi-Day Fishing Trawler at Dikkowita Harbour CeylonWire March 8, 2026 The Police Narcotics Bureau says that 92 parcels of heroin weighing 103.28 kilograms were discovered aboard a multi-day fishing trawler
Warm Weather Conditions Expected to Continue Until May CeylonWire March 8, 2026 The Department of Meteorology says that the high temperatures causing extremely warm weather conditions across many parts of the country