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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.
Iran War Oil Crisis: Why Sri Lanka Is Becoming More Exposed
LAKBIMA NEWS | WORLD / SRI LANKA The immediate oil shock has eased slightly, but the supply system has not...
Read moreDetailsAustralia Bars Foreign Students From Bringing Partners, Children
Australia is set to stop international students from bringing their partners and children with them while they study, as the...
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Imran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistani army chief of vendetta against imprisoned father
The sons of Imran Khan have accused Pakistan’s powerful army chief of a “personal vendetta” against the incarcerated former prime...
Read moreDetailsCould AI Become Uncontrollable? | Insider Sparks Global Alarm
COLOMBO (News 1st); A former researcher at artificial intelligence company Anthropic has ignited a global debate over the future of...
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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...
Read moreDetailsSri 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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