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General Iran launches second wave of missiles toward Israel
Israel's military reported on Wednesday morning that Iran had fired missiles at the country for the second time in under two hours. The air defense systems in…
General SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of limited Middle East operations
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will start limited flights to the Middle East again. Today, flights UL231 from Colombo to Dubai and UL232 from Dubai…
General Gunman linked to Jinthupitiya shooting arrested with narcotics
A gunman connected to a recent shooting in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in one death and injuries to two children, has been taken into custody. The arrest…
General Heavy traffic on Colombo–Piliyandala road after lorry and school van crash
Traffic has become very slow on the Colombo – Piliyandala Road after an accident this morning at Rattanapitiya, according to police. A lorry crashed into a…
General Suspect arrested for selling diesel at inflated prices in Pulmoddai
A man was arrested for selling diesel at high prices without a proper license in Pulmoddai. Police from the Pulmoddai Police Station made the arrest last night…
General PUCSL hands over report on nine controversial coal shipments to Sectoral Oversight Committee
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has submitted its report regarding the investigation into nine coal shipments meant for the Lakvijaya Coal…
General Iranian missile hits largest US military base in Middle East, Qatar says
Qatar has reported that an Iranian missile hit Al Udeid Air Base, which is the largest US military base in the Middle East. Fortunately, there were no injuries…
General Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in February
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that in February 2026, Sri Lanka welcomed 279,328 tourists. This is the largest number of…
General More than 1,000 civilians killed in Iran since war began, rights group reports
Since the start of the war on Saturday, over 1,000 civilians have died in Iran, including many children, as reported by the Human Rights Activists News Agency…
General Iran says will hit all Mideast economic hubs if US-Israeli attacks persist
A general from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard stated on Tuesday that if the US and Israel continue their attacks, Iran will respond by targeting “all…
General Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel
On Tuesday, the Israeli military announced that Iranian missiles struck the central area of Tel Aviv. The military stated, “Search and rescue teams, along with…
General US gas prices see largest one-day increase since 2005
Gas prices in the United States jumped by 11 cents to an average of $3.11 per gallon, according to the latest report from AAA. This increase is the largest…
General Israel, US strikes hit building of body set to elect new Iran supreme leader
Israeli and American airstrikes targeted the building of a group responsible for choosing Iran's next supreme leader, according to reports from local media.…
General First flight to Dubai departs from BIA after Middle East airspace reopens
A flight to Dubai has taken off from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, marking the first departure since the Middle East airspace reopened. The…
General Israel s Ben Gurion airport to gradually resume flights
Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's primary international airport located close to Tel Aviv, announced that it will slowly start to reopen its airspace from Wednesday…
General Colombo Stock Exchange suffers its largest single-day point drop in history
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced its biggest one-day drop ever today (03), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) falling by 1,290.68 points, which…
General Nearly 30,000 displaced in Lebanon, says UN refugee agency
The United Nations refugee agency reported on Tuesday that at least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah…
General IAEA confirms some damage to Iran s Natanz nuclear site
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Tuesday that entrances to Iran's underground uranium-enrichment facility at Natanz have sustained…
General Trading at CSE temporarily halted
Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was temporarily stopped today because the S&P SL20 index fell by over 5% from its last closing. The CSE…
General At least 10 injured in collision between two buses and tractor in Minneriya
At least ten people were hurt in a bus crash in the Minneriya region on the Habarana– Polonnaruwa road. The police reported that the incident happened when a…
General Two women arrested with heroin and Ice in Weliweriya
Two women have been taken into custody for having heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ‘Ice’. A 45-year-old woman from Weliweriya was caught with…
General US air base in Bahrain reportedly destroyed - Iran state media
Reports indicate that an Iranian attack has led to the destruction of a US air base in Bahrain. Footage shared by the Fars news agency, which is linked to the…
General Israeli says it is now attacking both in Iran and Lebanon
The Israeli military announced that it is currently conducting attacks in both Tehran and Beirut at the same time. On Tuesday morning, the military released a…
General Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures
Flight prices between Asia and Europe have jumped sharply after key airports in the Middle East closed due to the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Many…