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In an effort to manage rising fuel costs, Sri Lanka has designated Wednesdays as public holidays for government institutions, aligning with similar initiatives across Asia. The decision follows an alarming increase in global oil prices due to ongoing conflicts.
As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate, the casualty count has surpassed 1,200, primarily within Iran. Sri Lanka has initiated rescue operations for Iranian sailors affected by a recent US submarine strike.
The Sri Lankan military successfully rescued over 30 people from an Iranian vessel that was sinking off the southern coast. The operation followed a distress signal as the ship faced difficulties in local waters.
For over ten years, northern Nigeria has faced intertwined insurgencies that have transformed rural communities and led to widespread displacement. Policymakers are looking at Sri Lanka's 2009 defeat of the Tamil Tigers for potential strategies, albeit acknowledging significant differences in context.
