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Politics Sri Lanka fallen into a wartime-like situation' – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala told Parliament today (06) that Sri Lanka is in a situation similar to wartime, which he described as an…
Politics PM calls for immediate solutions for people remaining in displacement camps after Cyclone Ditwah
The Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka met yesterday (05) at the Presidential Secretariat, led by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya,…
Politics Iran s FM thanks Sri Lanka for helping rescue sailors after US strike
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, recently spoke on the phone with officials from Sri Lanka and India . He criticized the United States for attacking the…
Politics PM Harini rejects opposition s claims that emergency regulations threaten democracy
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has dismissed the opposition's claims that the emergency regulations are harming democracy, calling these accusations…
Politics Iran says warship sunk by US was unarmed and on ceremonial mission
Two days after a US submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, Iran issued a warning on Friday. They stated that the attack…
Politics Minister orders immediate probe into Jaffna boat accident
The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramaligam Chandrasekar, has called for an urgent investigation into the boat accident that occurred in…
Politics Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks
Qatar's Energy Minister, Saad al-Kaabi, warned that if the conflict in Iran continues, all Gulf energy producers might stop exporting within weeks. He shared…
Politics If they rise, they rise - Trump says he s not concerned about rising gas prices amid Iran war
US President Donald Trump stated that he is not worried about the increasing petrol prices in the United States due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. He…
Politics Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
Emirates and Etihad Airways are restarting a limited number of flights to major cities around the world from their bases in the United Arab Emirates as of…
Politics Coming weeks decisive for Sri Lanka due to global developments - Deputy Defense Minister
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Aruna Jayasekera, spoke in Parliament today (06) about the important weeks ahead for the country due to rising military…
Politics JP posts will no longer be granted on political grounds – Justice Minister
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara announced that the role of Justice of the Peace (JP) will no longer be assigned for political reasons. During a session…
Politics Goal of eliminating Khamenei set in November- Israel Katz
The Israeli government planned to eliminate Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, starting in November, with the initial goal of carrying out the mission…
Politics Salary commission to be appointed to address public sector salary disparities - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced today that a salary commission will be set up this year to tackle pay differences in the principal service and…
Politics US operation to surge dramatically , Hegseth says, as Israel declares next phase of war
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Thursday that military actions in Iran by the United States are set to increase significantly. During a press…
Politics Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday following months of turmoil. This included the deadly shootings of…
Politics India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
India received a temporary extension on Friday to buy Russian oil, thanks to a 30-day waiver from the US. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the…
Politics Japan Foreign Minister confirms two Japanese detained in Iran
Two Japanese citizens are being held in Iran, but Japan is in touch with them, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated on Friday. During a meeting of the…
Politics Trump wants say on Iran s next leader as war intensifies
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that he should have a say in selecting Iran's next leader as the conflict escalated on Thursday. U.S. and Israeli aircraft…
Politics Over 200 onboard second Iranian vessel being brought ashore; ship to be moved to Trinco – President
More than 200 people on board a second Iranian Navy ship, the "IRIS Bushehr," near Sri Lanka's waters are currently being brought to Colombo , according to…
Politics Sri Lanka will remain neutral during ongoing Middle East conflict – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated today that Sri Lanka will maintain a neutral position regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. During a…
Politics UK sending four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that the UK will send four more Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar as tensions rise in the Middle East. He…
Politics European countries to deploy military assets to Cyprus after Iranian attack on UK base
Italy, Spain, France , and the Netherlands are set to send naval forces to Cyprus in the next few days, according to Defence Minister Guido Crosetto of Italy,…
Politics US committed atrocity, will bitterly regret - Iranian FM on attack on warship IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of an "atrocity" on Thursday after a US submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in…
Politics Ex-SLAF officer files petition challenging Suresh Sallay s 90-day detention order
A former officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has submitted a petition to contest the 90-day detention order for Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay,…