Politics Hormuz route opened for India- Iran FM Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced on Thursday that vessels from friendly countries, including India , are now allowed to pass through the…
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Politics Iran war timeline is “approximately 4 to 6 weeks”- White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the expected duration of the war with Iran remains four to six weeks. When asked if the conflict…
Politics Teacher union criticizes inquiry into absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM
The Ceylon Teachers’ Association in Hambantota District has strongly criticized a request from the Zonal Education Office of Tangalle. This request asked for…
Politics Nearly 300 U.S. troops injured in US-Iran conflict- CENTCOM
The number of U.S. troops hurt in Operation Epic Fury is increasing as the fight against Iran nears its fourth week. As of Tuesday, 290 American service…
Politics G7 allies meet against backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Iran, with unpredictable US
Foreign ministers from major Western democracies are gathering in France this week amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, economic challenges, and growing…
Politics Iran s Foreign Minister denies US talks, calls mediation admission of defeat
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, strongly rejected the idea that any talks are happening between Tehran and Washington to resolve the ongoing conflict.…
Politics Iran still reviewing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Iran is still looking over a proposal from the U.S. to stop the war in the Gulf, even though the initial reaction was negative, according to a senior Iranian…
Politics Trump s approval rating hits record low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since he returned to the White House. This decline is linked to rising fuel prices and…
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 Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata amid Israeli attacks
Lebanon has officially revoked the status of the Iranian ambassador, declaring him persona non grata, and has ordered him to leave the country by Sunday,…