Trump Criticises France Over Refusal to Join Hormuz Security Task Force CeylonWire March 18, 2026 US President Donald Trump has criticised French President Emmanuel Macron after France declined to join a US-led multinational task force
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Flights, Only Limited Operations Reported CeylonWire March 17, 2026 The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka says most flights to and from the Middle East continue to face delays
Indian Navy, along with partner nations, participates in US-led Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 in Guam CeylonWire March 16, 2026 The Indian Navy along with multiple partner nations is participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States Navy-led multinational
Pakistani Military Facilities Was Targeted In Strike, Says Taliban CeylonWire March 16, 2026 The Taliban Ministry of Defence said it launched attacks early Friday on Pakistani military facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in response to
US Gas Prices Rise Nearly 24% as Middle East Conflict Drives Oil Costs Higher CeylonWire March 16, 2026 Average gasoline prices in the United States have risen to $3.70 per gallon, marking a nearly 24% increase since the
Trump Urges Allies to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz, Warns NATO of Consequences CeylonWire March 16, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that NATO could face a “very bad” future if allied nations do not assist
How India transformed into the world’s fastest-growing economy CeylonWire March 15, 2026 AS A founding member of the BRICS Plus grouping, India has emerged as one of the most dynamic economic success
Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya CeylonWire March 14, 2026 A Chinese national has been arrested in Kenya’s main airport accused of attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 queen garden
From trade defence to targeted strategy: India’s new policy on free trade agreements CeylonWire March 13, 2026 India has focused on partners with whom trade complementarities are already strong, logistics are efficient, and economic interests are aligned. The
Bangladesh in US trade crosshairs CeylonWire March 13, 2026 The US has launched a fresh trade investigation into Bangladesh and more than a dozen other economies to examine whether their policies