General News
General CPC to continue uninterrupted fuel distribution – Chairman
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that it will keep fuel distribution running smoothly. CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna confirmed that fuel…
General Sri Lankan nationals among 58 civilians with minor injuries after Iranian attacks on UAE
The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) Ministry of Defence has reported that civilians were hurt in recent missile and drone strikes connected to Iran. Among the…
General Three US service members killed in action, military says
The US military announced that three service members have died in action. Additionally, five others have suffered serious injuries, as reported by US Central…
General One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region
One person was killed and 11 others were hurt at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi due to attacks by Iran in the Middle East. This came as Iran retaliated…
General Police to take action against individuals involved in unlawful hoarding of fuel
The Sri Lanka Police are set to investigate and take legal action against anyone involved in illegally hoarding fuel, marking up prices for resale, or…
General OPEC+ debates oil output boost as war disrupts shipments
OPEC+ is set to discuss a bigger-than-expected increase in oil production this Sunday, according to two sources from the group. This comes after the recent…
General Two Israelis killed, 120 injured in missile attack - IDF
Two Israelis have lost their lives, and more than 120 others have been injured since Operation Roaring Lion started, as confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces…
General China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran
China's foreign affairs ministry has shown concern regarding the strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. The ministry called for an immediate…
General Foreign-made pistol and ammunition recovered near cemetery in Katana
Police have found a foreign-made pistol and four rounds of ammunition hidden in bushes along a by-road close to the Mahayaya Waththa cemetery in Katana . This…
General SL Embassy in Saudi Arabia urges Sri Lankans to remain vigilant amid evolving security situation
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has called on Sri Lankans living in the country to stay alert and careful due to the changing security situation in the…
General Middle East Conflict causes worst travel disruptions in years
Travel disruptions are at their worst in years due to the conflict in the Middle East. Since the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, thousands of flights have been…
General Middle East Conflict- Foreign Ministry issues emergency contact numbers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided emergency contact numbers for Sri Lankans due to the rising conflict in the Middle East. Sri Lankans living in the…
General Several senior Iranian figures killed in attack by US and Israel
Several high-ranking officials in Iran were reported killed during airstrikes on Saturday. The Israeli military publicly shared a list of these officials,…
General Israel targets “heart of Tehran” in new wave of strikes
The Israeli Air Force has launched a new series of attacks on Tehran, the capital of Iran, as reported by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). In a statement, the…
General Oil tanker attacked near coast of Oman
An oil tanker was attacked roughly five nautical miles from the coast of Masandam in Oman, according to the country's maritime security center on Sunday. Four…
General All SriLankan Airlines flights to Middle East cancelled today
All flights from Sri Lanka to the Middle East that were set for today (01) have been cancelled, according to SriLankan Airlines. The cancellations come due to…
General War in Middle East – Latest
11:42 a.m.: Iran's parliament speaker labels US and Israeli leaders as 'filthy criminals,' threatens retaliation On Sunday, the speaker of Iran's parliament,…
General Iran launches new wave of strikes against Israel, US bases in Middle East
Iran has begun a new series of missile and drone attacks aimed at U.S. military bases in the Middle East and Israel. According to Iranian state television, the…
General Continuous fuel distribution today and tomorrow- Petroleum Tanker Owners
The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association has assured the public that there is enough fuel in stock for the next 37 days, despite the ongoing…
General Iran speaker brands US, Israel chiefs filthy criminals, warns of retaliation
Iran's parliament speaker , Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, labeled the leaders of the United States and Israel as "filthy criminals" during a televised speech on…
General All flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East temporarily suspended until 5 pm
All flights between Sri Lanka and the Middle East are on hold until 5 p.m. today (January 1) due to the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern…
General Daughter and grandchild of Iran s Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says
Iranian state media announced on Sunday that the daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran,…
General Dubai says drone debris causes fire at Burj Al Arab Hotel
Dubai officials have announced that debris from a drone that was intercepted led to a fire at the famous Burj Al Arab Hotel. This statement was released on…
General Sri Lanka offers temporary visa extension amid Middle East–bound flight cancellations
Due to the cancellation of flights to the Middle East starting on 28 February 2026, travelers who cannot leave Sri Lanka before their visa expires may face…