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Stay up to date with the latest world news, international developments and major stories from around the globe. Lakbima News brings you breaking international news, global politics, conflicts, diplomacy, natural disasters, international affairs and events that are shaping the world. Our World News coverage follows important developments across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and beyond, with a focus on the stories that matter to Sri Lankan readers. From major international events and geopolitical developments to breaking news and global issues, we bring the wider world closer to home.
Saudi Oil Lifeline Attacked: What It Means for Sri Lanka
GLOBAL ENERGY | LAKBIMA NEWS ANALYSIS A Saudi oil pipeline built to provide an escape route around the Strait of...
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Sri Lanka’s Fuel Problem Just Got Bigger: Oil Hits $110 as Two Shipping Routes Come Under Threat
INVESTIGATION | ECONOMY | ENERGY Brent crude has climbed to around US$110 a barrel as the Middle East war disrupts...
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Sri Lanka’s Next Fuel Shock May Not Start at the Pump
INVESTIGATION | ECONOMY Brent crude has moved above US$100 as the US–Iran conflict disrupts energy shipping. Sri Lanka has already...
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Sri Lanka–India Defence MoUs: What Do They Really Mean?
LAKBIMA NEWS INVESTIGATION Three new defence agreements have just been signed. But the bigger story is the defence framework agreed...
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Iranian Ships Off Sri Lanka: Why Are They There, and Should Colombo Be Worried?
A growing group of Iranian-linked vessels is sitting in international waters off Sri Lanka as the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupts shipping...
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Sri Lanka, UN Discuss Priorities for Upcoming UN General Assembly
COLOMBO (News 1st); A discussion on Sri Lanka's priorities for the upcoming 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly...
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Rajnath Singh in Colombo: What Is India Really Looking For?
By Lakbima News Investigative DeskSeptember 7, 2026When Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Colombo tomorrow, the visit will last...
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Litro Cuts Gas Prices While Global LPG Costs Rise
Who Is Absorbing the Difference?Lakbima News Investigations DeskSeptember 6, 2026Sri Lankan households woke up on September 5 to a small...
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The Real Story Behind Sri Lanka’s US$1 Million Gift to Nepal
Is Sri Lanka Really Giving Away Money It Cannot Afford?Lakbima News Investigations DeskSeptember 5, 2026Sri Lanka is giving Nepal US$1...
Read moreDetailsUN Votes to Adopt New World Map to Reflect Africa’s True Size
The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size...
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