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General Iran fired two missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia military base on Friday - UK defence secretary confirms
UK Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed in the House of Commons today that Iran launched two missiles at the joint UK -US Diego Garcia military base on…
General Global shipping could reroute around South Africa for the rest of 2026, expert warns
Shipping companies might choose to avoid the Middle East and take longer paths around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope, according to an expert. Peter Sand, the…
General Sri Lankan delegation meets Indian Lok Sabha Speaker
A delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Parliamentarian S. M. Marikkar, visited Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament House. This meeting aimed to…
General Iran Defence Council issues Strait of Hormuz order for non-hostile countries
Iran's Defence Council, a top security group, has announced that non-hostile countries must coordinate with Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The…
General Sri Lanka s inflation decreases to 1.6% in February 2026
In February 2026, Sri Lanka's overall inflation rate, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), dropped to 1.6%, down from 2.4% in January 2026.…
General 2 dead, 41 injured after plane and firetruck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two people died and 41 others were injured late Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport in New York when an Air Canada Express plane collided with a firetruck on the…
General Iran expresses readiness to support Sri Lanka with essential supplies, including oil
During a press conference at the Iranian Embassy in Colombo , Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh reaffirmed Iran's dedication to its partnership with Sri…
General Bus services disrupted in several areas; NTC proposes over 10% fare increase
Bus services in several areas of Sri Lanka are facing disruptions today (23), despite a limited number of buses running, as reported by Dr. Nilan Miranda, the…
General US attack on IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka a violation of humanitarian law - Iranian Ambassador
During a special press briefing at the Iranian Embassy in Colombo , Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh made serious claims about recent tensions between…
General Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle, closing New York s LaGuardia airport
An Air Canada Express regional jet hit a ground vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Monday evening. This incident led to the closure of…
General Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo resumes today – CMC
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has restarted collecting vehicle parking fees in Colombo as of today, the 23rd. The Municipal Commissioner announced that…
General Americans urged to exercise increased caution worldwide
The US State Department has released a new warning for Americans traveling around the globe because of rising tensions in the Middle East. In a message posted…
General Strait of Hormuz will be closed if power plants targeted- IRGC
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced through Iranian media that it will “fully shut” the Strait of Hormuz if the United States attacks…
General LIOC also hikes prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel
Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has raised the prices of several types of fuel starting today, October 22. The company stated that the price of Lanka Auto Diesel has gone…
General Bus fares likely to go up by over 10%; cabinet approval sought
Bus fares in Sri Lanka may rise by more than 10% due to rising fuel prices. The National Transport Commission (NTC) plans to submit a proposal for Cabinet…
General Iran is charging $2m from ships passing through Strait of Hormuz - Iranian MP
An Iranian lawmaker, Alaeddin Boroujrrdi, stated on state television today that Iran is charging some ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz a fee of $2…
General Qatar says 6 found dead after helicopter crash in territorial waters
Qatar’s Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that six of the seven individuals missing after a helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters have been…
General Iran threatens to destroy energy sites across Middle East if Trump sticks to 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum
Iran has issued a warning that global oil prices will remain high for a long time if its vital energy facilities are attacked. The country has threatened to…
General Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 2,200L of diesel in Ambalantota
Hungama Police have arrested a man for illegally storing nearly 2,200 litres of diesel at his home in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota. This arrest happened…
General Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo to resume tomorrow – CMC
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) will start collecting vehicle parking fees again tomorrow, the 23rd. The Municipal Commissioner shared that this decision…
General Private bus operators warn of strike over delay in fare revision
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has declared that a nationwide strike will start at 6:00 p.m. today (22) unless there is an official…
General Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years
Hawaii is currently under a flood watch after a strong storm hit the state, leading officials to issue evacuation orders. Governor Josh Green announced on…
General 4 Sri Lankans injured in Israel trying to video Iranian attack in Dimona
Four Sri Lankans have been taken to the hospital after getting hurt while trying to film the Iranian attack in Dimona, Israel, as confirmed by the Sri Lankan…
General Police reveals key details on abduction of woman in Batticaloa; 3 including woman arrested
Police have revealed important information about the abduction case in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa. A woman was rescued from an abandoned well, and the…