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Millions of Sri Lankans enjoyed a government-ordered extra day off on Wednesday as the island nation battles an energy crisis triggered by the Middle East war. Rail and bus stations were largely deserted as most state institutions, schools and universities shifted to a four-day working week. “I am really enjoying the mid-week break because it is a fully paid holiday,” said housing ministry official Prarthana Perera, 40. Her office, like many government departments in Battaramulla — the capital’s main administrative hub — was closed. Banks operated on shorter hours, while many private firms introduced work-from-home arrangements, industry bodies said, urging members to help curb energy use. Sri Lanka has already raised fuel prices by a third since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, triggering retaliatory attacks that have disrupted global energy supplies. About half of Sri Lanka’s electricity is generated by coal and diesel. The cabinet has set a target of cutting electricity consumption by 25 pe...

Украинское правительство рассматривает возможность сделать процесс мобилизации более справедливым. Первые наработки ожидаются уже в апреле.

Южный участок фронта сейчас является самым горячим; сюда Россия перебрасывает значительные силы, пытаясь прорваться к Запорожью. Военный обозреватель Дмитрий Снегирев анализирует текущую ситуацию в районе Гуляйполя, отмечая как тревожные, так и положительные для ВСУ моменты.

Во время налета дронов на Ленинградскую область Российской Федерации в небе заметили воздушное судно, похожее на одномоторный легкий самолет А-22. На видео с места событий — беспилотник, который почти заглядывал в окна на верхних этажах пятиэтажек. При этом есть вероятность, что он долетел до портов Усть-Луги и Выборга, в которых горело в ночь на 25 марта.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to accelerate the export of surplus food items to Gulf countries while ensuring an uninterrupted domestic supply, and called for a comprehensive plan to expand flight operations and enhance port efficiency in view of the evolving regional situation. The directives came as the premier chaired a high-level meeting to review the export of food items to the Middle East and Pakistan’s port and maritime operations, according to a handout by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). During the meeting, the premier was informed that a special committee had approved 40 food items for exporting to Gulf countries amid the current regional situation. It should be noted that earlier, PM Shehbaz issued directives for the formulation of a strategy for exporting surplus food items to Gulf countries while making sure that Pakistan’s nutritional needs were not affected. The meeting on Wednesday was also briefed on the measures taken regarding the matter. “These ...

One diplomat explained that the Lebanese fear another civil war, and the Israelis seek to finally disarm Hezbollah. Another reason for the lack of progress is Beirut's fear of being perceived as 'collaborating with the enemy' while Israel attacks across Lebanon

Taking cues from combat operations in Ukraine, the German army wants to exploit battlefield data to predict the dynamics of future conflicts.

Hidroelectrica has launched the procurement procedure for the design, supply, and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment for the Nehoiaşu II Hydropower Plant, as well as for the expansion of the 110 kV transformer station within the Surduc–Siriu Hydropower Development.

В МВД сообщили, что штрафы за нарушение правил парковки отныне будут отображаться в Электронном кабинете водителя и приложении "Дія".

From the beginning of 2026 until the war, the share of foreigners in trading on the TASE stood at NIS 1.2 billion per day, now their share has jumped to NIS 1.9 billion per day

The deposits will remain interest-bearing, fully backed, and protected by the country's Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

The two were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, with police officers carrying out searches at their residences, London's Metropolitan Police stated.

Письмо было написано еще в 1934 году, однако его обнаружили лишь недавно — в тексте раскрываются новые подробности "проклятия Тутанхамона".

Украинский актер Олег Гусев ушел из жизни в возрасте 56 лет. Церемония прощания состоялась во вторник, 24 марта, в монастыре на территории Ботанического сада.

CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Crypto Framework The post CFTC Chief Launches Innovation Task Force Targeting Crypto Derivatives Framework appeared first on Cryptonews.

Украинская комикесса Лера Мандзюк публично "подколола" Машу Ефросинину на одном из мероприятий. Это произошло как раз на фоне громкого обсуждения интервью мужа Оли Поляковой.

On Mar. 24, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched its Innovation Task Force, tasked with developing frameworks for crypto assets, blockchain technologies, AI systems, and prediction markets. Alongside everything else Washington has done in the past three months, it reads as the moment when a provisional, enforcement-heavy posture toward crypto began to harden into […] The post Why a quiet but important power shift is happening in Washington around crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Исследование показало, что два роскошных клада, возможно, были сожжены в честь предков королевы бригантов.

Компания Samsung вскоре выпустит бюджетный смартфон Galaxy A57. Дизайн и характеристики устройства уже обнародованы в сети.

Стоимость топлива на украинских АЗС начала снижаться после периода стабильности.