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Politics Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say
Early Tuesday morning, a loud explosion was heard at the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, accompanied by visible flames, according to three sources familiar with the…
Politics Putin warns of regional conflict in calls with gulf leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin had discussions on Monday with four important leaders from Persian Gulf nations. He warned them that the attacks by the US and…
Politics Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but prepared to go far longer
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he ordered military action against Iran to stop its nuclear program and rapidly expanding ballistic missile…
Politics We didn t start this war but we are finishing it- US Defense Secretary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated today that the recent US strikes on Iran are not intended for “regime change,” although he recognized that the…
Politics Limited number of flights to resume from Dubai this evening
Emirates has declared that it will start a limited number of flights this evening (02) as it begins to gradually resume its services after recent events in the…
Politics Wife of late supreme leader has been killed- Iran state TV
Iran's state television, Channel Two, has reported that Mansoureh Khojaste Bagherzadeh, the wife of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been killed in her home .…
Politics “Big wave” is yet to come in war with Iran- Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump spoke with CNN in a nine-minute phone call on Monday morning. He stated that the US military is currently “knocking the crap” out of…
Politics UN nuclear watchdog says no sign US-Israeli attacks have hit Iran s nuclear facilities
The UN nuclear watchdog announced there is no evidence that attacks from the US and Israel have impacted Iran's nuclear sites. Rafael Grossi, the head of the…
Politics Three US fighter jets went down in Kuwait due to friendly fire incident- US Central Command
Three US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait due to what is being called a friendly fire incident, according to a statement from US Central Command. The Kuwaiti air…
Politics Efforts underway to repatriate Sri Lankans stranded at various airports in Middle East- Minister
Flights to and from the Middle East are stopped until midnight (02) due to ongoing tensions, confirmed Anura Karunathilaka, the Minister of Ports and Civil…
Politics State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been prolonged. An extraordinary gazette notice has been released, extending the emergency status until February 28,…
Politics Iran will not negotiate with US - Top Iranian official
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Larijani, firmly rejected on Monday any claims that Tehran was looking to restart talks with…
Politics Suspected drone strike hits British air base in Cyprus
A drone strike targeted the Royal Air Force base of Akrotiri in Cyprus overnight, resulting in minor damage and no reported injuries, according to statements…
Politics Millions in Iran without internet for more than 48 hours
Iran has been facing an internet blackout for over 48 hours, as reported by the cybersecurity group NetBlocks, coinciding with the third day of ongoing…
Politics Iran FM- Oman events not intentional; military units now independent and isolated, acting on prior directives
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the recent events in Oman were not intentional, emphasizing that Tehran did not mean to escalate…
Politics Funds allocated for provincial school infrastructure; PM urges submission of development requests
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya announced that all provinces in Sri Lanka have received necessary funding to improve school infrastructure. She stressed the…
Politics Govt launches special programme to safeguard tourists and migrant workers amid Middle East crisis
Due to the recent unrest in the Middle East and Gulf area, the Sri Lankan Government has started special operations to ensure the safety of foreign tourists in…
Politics US, Arab nations slam Tehran s drone, missiles strikes after US-Israel joint military action on Iran
The United States, along with six Arab nations, released a strong statement on Monday condemning Iran for its recent missile and drone strikes across West…
Politics UK s Starmer says US can use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that the UK has agreed to a request from the U.S. to use British military bases for defensive actions…
Politics Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that military actions in Iran are ongoing and will persist until all goals set by Washington are met. In a…
Politics Gulf states say they reserve right to respond to Iranian aggression
Gulf states have declared their intention to defend themselves against attacks from Iran, stating they are prepared to "respond to aggression" if necessary.…
Politics Alireza Arafi appointed to Iran s Leadership Council
Iran has named Alireza Arafi as the jurist member of its temporary Leadership Council after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to…
Politics No Sri Lankans in Israel harmed in Iran attacks- Ambassador
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has reported that no Sri Lankans have been injured in Israel due to the recent missile attacks from Iran.…
Politics At least 6 killed as Shiites storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran s supreme leader
At least six individuals lost their lives and around a dozen were injured during violent confrontations with police and paramilitary forces on Sunday. This…