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Sri Lanka just launched a four-day work week and declared Wednesdays a holiday—and the Iran War is why

Sri Lanka is giving workers Wednesdays off to save fuel amid Iran war—and other Asian countries are quietly turning to four‑day weeks and WFH too.

Fortune

Iran navy chief warns of ‘deadly retaliation’ for US sub sinking its warship in Indian Ocean

Iran's navy chief has vowed "deadly retaliation" after a US submarine sank the warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, killing 87 sailors. The attack occurred off Sri Lanka's coast following a naval exercise. Iran's security chief also condemned the incident, calling it a sacrifice in the struggle against "international…

The Times of India

Sri Lanka mandates four-day week with Wednesdays off amid fuel supply concerns

Island nation halts all public ceremonies and tells civil servants to work from home to cut fuel use

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Iran war impact: Sri Lanka shifts to 4-day week to conserve fuel

Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a public holiday to conserve fuel amid escalating Middle East tensions impacting global oil supplies. This move, alongside similar measures in other Asian nations like Thailand and Myanmar, aims to mitigate potential shortages. Motorists in Sri Lanka now face fuel rationing, a stark reminder of…

The Times of India

I’ve travelled all over Sri Lanka – this is the best area for a crowd-free beach break

After spending two years traversing the teardrop island, Lydia Swinscoe has found a beachside idyll that’s perfect for experiencing unspoilt beaches, stunning temples and amazing surf

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war

Effective closure of strait of Hormuz also affecting Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, which have brought in crisis measures

The Guardian - UK

Sam McKnight's insider guide to Sri Lanka

The celebrity hairstylist adores the island’s deserted Indian Ocean beaches, its divine Ayurvedic massages and getting eye-to-eye with the elephants

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‘Bit of treachery’: US attack on IRIS Dena undermines Indian security ties

Defence analyst says torpedo strike is a ‘humiliation’ for Modi’s government that disregarded a US defence partner

The Guardian - UK

Can we rely on our airline to get us back safely to the UK?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling home from Cambodia, cancelled flights from Sri Lanka, choosing between refunds and rebookings, and the ETA rules for dual citizens

The Independent UK

Inside the Unofficial Oscars Goodie Bag, From Vegan Caviar and Custom Prenups to a Sri Lankan Retreat

Marie Claire

Sailor of sunken Iranian warship phoned dad to tell about US warnings before torpedo attack: Report

A sailor of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which was sunk by a US submarine in Indian Ocean off the Sri Lankan coast on March 4, had called his father over phone minutes before the frigate was struck by a torpedo, saying American forces had twice ordered the crew to…

The Times of India

How long will Gulf flight chaos continue – and what are stranded passengers’ options?

The Man Who Pays His Way: How will the Middle East airlines ever rebuild confidence?

The Independent UK

The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say

Legal experts say a U.S. submarine’s deadly attack on an Iranian warship does not appear to have violated international or American military law

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka takes control of Iranian vessel after US sank warship

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Sri Lanka takes control of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sunk an Iranian warship

Sri Lanka is bringing more than 200 sailors from an Iranian ship ashore after the vessel sought assistance near the Indian Ocean island nation

Newslaundry

‘Unlawful and an affront to India’: Editorials critical of US submarine attack on Iranian ship

The American submarine attack on an Iranian warship – returning from a naval exercise in India – off the southern coast of Sri Lanka this week marked a unilateral expansion of the war into India’s backyard.

The Conversation

The US sank an Iranian warship and didn’t rescue the survivors. Is this legal in war?

News that a United States submarine had torpedoed and sunk the Iranian warship IRIS Dena about 40 nautical miles off Sri Lanka this week took many observers by surprise. An attack like this so far from the Persian Gulf – and in a key trade route connecting China to the…

The Times of India

Iran warns US will ‘regret’ sub attack on IRIS Dena; 2nd warship seeks refuge in Sri Lanka

Iran's foreign minister has warned of severe repercussions after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters, resulting in 87 sailor deaths. The Indian Navy joined the search and rescue efforts following a distress call. Amidst rising tensions, another Iranian warship is seeking refuge in Sri…

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Sri Lanka evacuates 208 crew members of 2nd Iranian vessel day after US sunk IRIS Dena

Sri Lanka evacuated 208 crew members of an Iranian Navy vessel on Thursday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said, a day after a US submarine struck and sank another Iranian frigate under its Operation Epic Fury against the Islamic Republic.

The Conversation

How dangerous has the conflict in Iran become? Expert Q&A

The conflict in the Middle East is now in its sixth day and is showing no sign of letting up. Israeli and US warplanes have continued to strike targets inside Iran, which has prompted retaliatory attacks throughout the region. An American submarine has also sunk an Iranian navy ship off…

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Fears: Chilling Threat To Strike European Ships 'By The Help Of God'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks US oil tanker in Persian Gulf, escalating tensions and sparking World War 3 fears. Learn about the latest developments and global implications.

The Independent UK

Why Iranian warship was off the coast of Sri Lanka when US submarine attacked

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The Independent UK

Iran warship sunk by the US was on way back from exhibition hosted by India

The sinking ignited a significant debate within India regarding maritime security in the strategically vital Indian Ocean

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka evacuates crew from Iranian navy vessel days after warship was destroyed by US

Urgent request to dock is submitted by vessel after US submarine sank Iranian warship in same area on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Second Iranian ship enters Sri Lankan waters after US submarine attack, say officials

It comes a day after US forces torpedoed an Iranian vessel off the coast of Sri Lanka

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