Politics Iran s IRGC say they have complete control over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have full control of the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil and gas shipping. They warn…
Politics News
Politics 
Politics 35 persons rescued from distress Iranian vessel off Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully rescued 35 people from an Iranian ship that was in trouble off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. According to the Ministry…
Politics UK to stop issuing study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Sudan
The British government declared on Tuesday, March 3, that it will no longer provide education visas to individuals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and…
Politics PM Harini holds talks with ADB on education sector reforms
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the Ministry of Education to discuss the Human Resource…
Politics CIA station in Saudi Arabia damaged in Monday s suspected Iranian drone strike
On Monday, a suspected Iranian drone attack damaged the CIA station in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is located within the same complex as the US Embassy,…
Politics Mojtaba Khamenei, potential successor to Supreme Leader, reported alive
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and viewed by some experts as a possible successor, has been confirmed to be alive by the…
Politics “Iranians want to talk, I said it s too late!”- Trump says Iran military, leadership “gone”
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran's military forces and leaders are "gone" and claimed it is "too late" for discussions with Iran. He shared this…
Politics Iranian drones strike U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war widens
Iran has broadened its military actions by targeting the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, coinciding with the U.S. beginning to withdraw many of its…
Politics IEA convenes extraordinary meeting, experts say Brent could cross $100 mark if conflict continues
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to hold an extraordinary meeting for its member countries on Tuesday, according to executive director Fatih Birol.…
Politics Russia says no evidence Iran working on nuclear weapons
On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow has not found any proof that Iran is working on nuclear weapons. Former President Trump…
Politics Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Monday to explain a large, ongoing military action against Iran. This was his most detailed public statement about the…
Politics Iran death toll from US-Israel strikes rises to 787, state media reports
Airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel have resulted in at least 787 fatalities in Iran since the war began, according to the Iranian Red…
Politics IDF bombs most important command centre in Tehran
Israel reported that it targeted the "most important and central" command center in Iran during airstrikes on Tehran last night. The military stated that…
Politics UN urges investigation into horrific attack on Iran school
The U.N. human rights office has called for an investigation into a terrible attack on a girls' school in Iran. They did not name the parties responsible for…
Politics Petition filed by ex-Deputy Sec. Gen of Parliament fixed for consideration
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka has scheduled a hearing for the petition submitted by former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne. He is…
Politics Foreign Ministry sets up Emergency Response Unit amid Middle East tensions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Sri Lanka has set up an Emergency Response Unit to handle issues linked to the rising…
Politics Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran not going to take years
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he does not believe the war against Iran will last for years. As the conflict escalates, Israel has been…
Politics Israel says ground troops will advance and seize additional strategic areas in Lebanon
Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, announced that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have given the go-ahead for the Israeli military to capture…
Politics MP Rasamanickam holds talks with Norwegian Deputy FM on reconciliation and political developments
Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, along with ITAK General Secretary M. A. Sumanthiran, met with Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister…
Politics President assures long-term solutions for gas storage issue
A sudden rise in gas demand has created a crisis in Sri Lanka, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During a Parliament session today (03), he…
Politics US orders departure of non-emergency government personnel in Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar and Kuwait
The US State Department announced on Monday that non-emergency government workers and their families must leave Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, and Kuwait due to…
Politics Indian airlines to resume limited Middle East flights
Indian airlines announced on Tuesday (03) that they will start limited flights to the Middle East again to help passengers stranded due to the ongoing war.…
Politics Commercial port in Oman targeted in drone attack - state news
A drone attack hit a fuel tank at the Port of Duqm in Oman, as reported by the country's state news agency. An unnamed security source stated that the damage…
Politics Israel army issues new evacuation warnings in Lebanon
The Israeli military released new evacuation orders for multiple areas in Lebanon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This includes a warning for people living in two…