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Politics Iran says it fired missile at USS Abraham Lincoln carrier after warning
Iran has announced that it fired a cruise missile at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, according to reports from Iranian state television. There has…
Politics Australia to temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas
Australia will temporarily prevent Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas, announced the Home Affairs minister on Wednesday. The minister…
Politics Kim Jong Un says Iran war justifies North Korea s decision to keep its nuclear weapons
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, stated that the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran validates his country's choice to maintain its nuclear weapons. In…
Politics Iran stops Pakistan-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission
A container ship heading to Pakistan has been halted by Iranian forces as it attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz during the rising tensions in the Middle…
Politics Teachers asked to explain absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM
The Zonal Education Office in Tangalle has asked teachers to explain why they did not attend a meeting on March 15, which was led by Prime Minister Harini…
Politics Public urged to limit electricity use at night; No power cuts planned
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has asked the public to conserve electricity from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. He emphasized that, despite the ongoing issues in the…
Politics Senate Republicans again reject effort to rein in President Trump over Iran war
Senate Republicans have once again turned down a resolution that would require President Donald Trump to get approval from Congress for any future military…
Politics China s top diplomat urges Iran toward peace talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on his Iranian counterpart to "start peace talks as soon as possible" during a phone call on Tuesday, which Beijing…
Politics Donald Trump sets 15-point plan to end Iran war
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, March 24, that progress is being made in talks to end the war with Iran. He mentioned that the US has received…
Politics U.S. to send 1,000 soldiers to Middle East to be available for Iran operations
Around 1,000 soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are set to head to the Middle East in the coming days, according to two sources familiar with…
Politics Iran says US and Israel attacked vicinity of Bushehr nuclear plant
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization announced that the United States and Israel attacked near the Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, according to…
Politics President AKD and Indian PM Modi reaffirm commitment to work closely amidst conflict in Middle East
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the ongoing situation in the Middle East during a phone call. They…
Politics No power cuts despite record demand, officials call for energy savings
Sri Lanka reached its highest electricity demand on Monday, October 16, due to ongoing dry weather affecting the national power system, according to Dr. B.L.…
Politics Pakistan offers to host peace talks to end US-Israeli war on Iran
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Pakistan expressed his willingness to host discussions between the United States and Iran to help end the ongoing war. This…
Politics Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail following arrest
Nishantha Wickramasinghe, the former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after his arrest by the Commission…
Politics Bus fares could be revised again in July based on global fuel trends
Bus fares in Sri Lanka may be adjusted again in July as part of the national bus fare policy, according to Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.…
Politics Case against MP Chamara Sampath to be taken up in April
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the case involving Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake for April 30, 2026. This decision was made during a…
Politics Sri Lanka begins talks with Russian Govt. to secure fuel supplies
Sri Lanka has initiated discussions with the Russian government to secure fuel supplies, as announced by Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.…
Politics Presidential Suite at Jayewardenepura Hospital opened to public
The special ward at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, which was previously only for the Executive President, is now open to the public for medical care…
Politics FM Vijitha Herath, India s Jaishankar hold talks on impact of regional tensions
India 's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that he had a fruitful conversation with Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath regarding the…
Politics Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump s talk of negotiations as fake news
Iran fired several waves of missiles at Israel, according to the Israeli military. This action came after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a threat to…
Politics Court to decide on arrest warrants in SriLankan Airbus deal probe on April 2
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has set April 2, 2026, as the date to announce its decision on whether to issue arrest warrants for two individuals. These…
Politics ADB Chief highlights private sector investment as key to Sri Lanka s growth
Masato Kanda, the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is currently visiting Sri Lanka. He stressed the importance of private sector investment for…
Politics Guidelines issued to conserve fuel and energy across state sector
The Commissioner General of Essential Services has provided a detailed set of guidelines aimed at saving fuel and energy for all Ministry Secretaries,…