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May 21, 2026
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” Enriched uranium must stay in Iran” – Iran’s Supreme Leader
TEHRAN : Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran’s stance on one of the main U.S. demands at peace talks. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s order could further frustrate U.S. President Donald Trump and complicate talks on ending the U.S.-Israeli...
Business, Economy
May 21, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s inflation reaches 4.7% in April
COLOMBO : The overall inflation rate in Sri Lanka, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 4.7% in April 2026 from 2.4% recorded in March 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. The department stated that YoY inflation of the food group rose to...
Business, Economy
May 21, 2026
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Rishad Urges Immediate Government Intervention to Secure Safe Return of Sri Lankan Activist Sameera Mahboobdeen
COLOMBO : Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress and Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen has written to Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, urging immediate diplomatic intervention to ensure the safety and secure the earliest return of Sri Lankan activist Sameera Mahboobdeen, who is presumed to be in Israeli custody following the interception of the Global...
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May 21, 2026
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Sri Lanka condemns Israeli action in depicting its atrocities against the innocent activists travell in Sumud Flotilla
COLOMBO :The Government of Sri Lanka expresses deep concern and profound distress overfootage posted by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, which appears to depict thedehumanizing treatment of detainees of “Global Sumud Flotilla’’ .The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka is already engaging with the Israeli ForeignMinistry through diplomatic channels to secure immediate consular access to...
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May 21, 2026
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Luxury cruise ferries 2,300 tourists to Colombo port
COLOMBO : A luxury passenger cruise ship named ‘‘Mein Schiff 6’’, carrying 2,380 tourists, has arrived at the Colombo Port and docked at the East Container Terminal Stage (ECT). The vessel, which sails under the Maltese flag, has a crew of 951 members on board, according to the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation. Measuring...
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