General Airstrike on Iranian city of Eslamshar kills at least 13
An airstrike hit a residential building in Eslamshar, a city located southwest of Tehran, early on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 individuals,…
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General Iraqi border crossing with Iran closed following deadly airstrike
A border point between Iraq and Iran has been struck by an airstrike, leading to one Iraqi civilian's death, as reported by Iran’s state-run news agency…
General India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
Indian oil refiners have recently acquired Iranian oil for the first time in seven years, according to the oil ministry on Saturday. This purchase comes as the…
General First Japanese and French ships cross Strait of Hormuz since war
A French-owned ship and a Japanese-owned vessel recently became some of the first to pass through the troubled Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking…
General Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, Iranian media, citing source, says
An unnamed source informed Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran has turned down a U.S. suggestion for a 48-hour ceasefire. The source…
General One crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued - US officials
One crew member from the F-15 fighter jet that went down has been saved, as reported by two U.S. officials to CBS News . According to these officials, U.S.…
General US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US official says
A U.S. fighter jet was downed in Iran, and efforts to find and rescue the crew are currently in progress, according to a U.S. official who spoke to Reuters on…
General Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents
On Monday, 11 toddlers who were born prematurely and evacuated from Gaza two years ago were joyfully reunited with their families. These children had never met…
General Nasa s Artemis II mission takes off heading for first Moon visit in 50 years
Four astronauts launched into space on a large NASA rocket on Wednesday, starting a long-awaited trip around the Moon. This marks the first crewed lunar flyby…
General Special security plan launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year period
Sri Lanka Police have introduced a special security plan to keep people safe during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. Assistant Superintendent of…
General All vehicle owners can obtain fuel today – CPC
Vehicle owners in Sri Lanka can fill up their tanks today, April 1, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Since February 19, the CPC has been…
General Sri Lankan among injured in Dubai from falling debris
In Dubai, four people were hurt, including a Sri Lankan, due to debris falling from the sky after a successful interception. Officials reported that the…
General All vehicle owners can obtain fuel tomorrow – CPC
All vehicle owners in Sri Lanka will be able to get fuel tomorrow, April 1, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). This announcement was made by…
General Aluminium hits four-year peak after Iran attacks Middle East smelters
Aluminium prices reached their highest point in four years on Monday due to Iranian airstrikes targeting two major aluminium producers in the Middle East over…
General Diesel prices in UK reach highest level in 40 months
Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have surged to their highest point in 40 months, reaching levels not seen since December 2022. Petrol prices have also…
General War has displaced 20% of Lebanon s population in three weeks, says UNICEF
The ongoing war has forced 20% of Lebanon's population to leave their homes in just three weeks. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports that…
General US proposal to end war is one-sided , door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says
A senior Iranian official stated on Thursday that Iran's first reaction to the U.S. proposal to end the war, which was sent to Pakistan, was that it was…
General Dedicated number introduced to report issues in fishing industry
The Ministry of Fisheries in Sri Lanka has launched a hotline, 011 432 3389, for reporting problems related to fuel supply in the fishing industry. This…
General UN chief calls on Israel, US and Iran to put an end to war
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the conflict in the Middle East has become “out of control.” He called for an immediate stop to…
General US and Iran talks could be held in Pakistan, IAEA head says
The leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency mentioned that discussions between Iran and the United States could take place shortly in Pakistan. Rafael…
General CPC confirms sufficient fuel supply until mid-May, warns against hoarding
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel orders in Sri Lanka are currently about 10% higher than what is needed. However, the CPC warns…
General Iran has received US 15-point plan, Pakistan says
Iran has received a 15-point plan from the United States, according to two officials from Pakistan speaking to the Associated Press. These officials shared…
General Non-hostile ships can transit Strait of Hormuz- Iran tells UN
Iran has informed the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” can pass through the Strait of…
General QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG contracts after missile attacks damage facilities
QatarEnergy has announced force majeure on its liquefied natural gas contracts with Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China after missile strikes hit its Ras…