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The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
SriLankan Airlines Flight UL 231 Scheduled for Departure to Dubai Today
A SriLankan Airlines flight is scheduled to depart for Dubai this afternoon. According to the arrivals and departures schedule at Bandaranaike International Airport, Flight UL231 […]
IMF Highlights Global Uncertainty Amid Market Turbulence from Middle East Tensions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Tuesday, October 3, that it is closely monitoring recent developments in the Middle East. The organization highlighted the […]
Analysts Warn Oil Shock May Intensify Strain on Emerging Markets Beyond Inflation
Reuters – The ongoing conflict in Iran and the subsequent increase in energy prices are expected to have significant effects on emerging markets, extending beyond […]
Asian Markets Decline Amid Anticipation of Energy Disruption
Asian markets experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, driven by concerns that an escalating conflict in the Middle East could lead to an energy shock, […]
Dubai Passengers Depart on Limited Emirates Flights Amid Iran Strikes
British travelers stranded in the Gulf due to escalating conflict have begun departing on limited flights to the UK, despite the airport not being fully […]
Sanjay Kulatunga Joins WindForce Board of Directors
WindForce PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Sanjay Kulatunga as an Independent, Non-Executive Director to its Board, effective from March 3, 2026. This follows […]
CSE Experiences Historic Single-Day Point Decline
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced an unprecedented decline today, marking the largest single-day point drop in its history. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) […]
Dubai Airport Faces Unprecedented Slowdown, Plummeting from 1,200 to 20 Daily Flights Amid Iran Strikes
Dubai International Airport, renowned for its 24/7 operations and precise efficiency, is currently grappling with significant restrictions due to severe limitations in airspace access. This […]
SriLankan Airlines Announces Strategic Developments in Middle East Operations
Due to the ongoing conflict resulting in the closure of airspace in certain parts of the Middle East, SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of […]
Central Bank Set to Release Economic Impact Report Amid Middle East Crisis
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in Parliament today (03) that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka is set to release a review report tomorrow (04) […]
Iran Conflict’s Magnitude and Duration to Influence Sovereign Rating Impact
Fitch Ratings has indicated that Middle Eastern sovereign ratings generally possess enough resilience to endure a short-term regional conflict, provided it doesn’t escalate further. However, […]
CSE Trading Suspended Temporarily
Trading activities at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) were temporarily suspended today following a more than 5% decline in the S&P SL20 index compared to […]
Wall Street Closes with Mixed Results Amid Volatile Trading Following Iran Air Strikes
U.S. stocks remained steady on Monday, recovering from early losses during a volatile session following U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran, which had unsettled […]
Emirates Resumes Limited Flight Operations This Evening
Emirates will resume a limited number of flights starting this evening, March 2, as disruptions in airspace continue to impact operations. Passengers with existing bookings […]
Emirates Extends Flight Suspension to March 3 Due to Airspace Closures
Emirates has announced an extension of its temporary suspension of flight operations to and from Dubai, now set to last until 15:00 UAE time on […]
Airline Stocks Decline Amid Travel Disruptions and Rising Oil Prices from US-Iran Tensions
Airline shares experienced a significant decline on Monday following the U.S. and Israel’s weekend strikes on Iran, which led to disruptions in travel and a […]
Inland Revenue Amendments Aim to Enhance Tax Clarity for Unit Trusts
The Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka has announced key tax-related provisions concerning Unit Trusts, as outlined in the proposed Bill to amend the Inland […]