Business US gasoline crosses $3 per gallon mark in test of Trump s Iran war
Average retail gasoline prices in the U.S. surpassed $3 a gallon on Monday, marking the first time since November, as the situation in the Middle East…
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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…
Security UAE intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles and 148 drones today
Today, the United Arab Emirates’ ( UAE ) Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported that its air defences successfully intercepted nine ballistic missiles, six cruise…
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 Ambassador assures safety of Sri Lankans in Kuwait amid regional tensions
The Sri Lankan Ambassador in Kuwait, Lakshitha Ratnayake, has confirmed that Sri Lankans living in Kuwait are safe and being monitored closely amid recent…
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…
Travel Immigration Dept. issues notice on visa extension for stranded foreign nationals
The Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka has announced that foreign nationals unable to leave the country because of the ongoing conflict in…
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 Sri Lankan national in Israel injured in airstrikes
A 43-year-old Sri Lankan woman from Kadawatha has been injured in airstrikes while working in Israel, as confirmed by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal…
General SL Embassy in Lebanon provides temporary accommodation to Sri Lankans
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon is helping Sri Lankans who need shelter due to intense airstrikes by Israel in Southern Beirut. They have set up temporary…
Politics “Stop the war and commence peace talks promptly”- Sajith
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, emphasized that the ongoing violence and conflict in the Middle East poses a serious risk to global peace and…
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…
Weather Gulf countries and US condemn Iran s missile and drone attacks
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, the UAE , and the United States have released a joint statement that strongly criticizes the missile and drone…
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…
Business Oil prices jump and shares fall as conflict escalates
Oil prices have surged as Iran continues its attacks in the Middle East in retaliation to US and Israeli actions. On Monday, Brent crude, which sets global oil…
Crime At least 31 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, as conflict widens
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least 31 individuals, according to local authorities. This escalation follows rocket fire from…
Crime Over 550 killed in Iran by US-Israeli strikes on 131 cities, Red Crescent says
More than 550 people have died in Iran due to joint strikes by the US and Israel that started on Saturday, as reported by the Red Crescent Society. Iranian…
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 Middle East Conflict- No Sri Lankans injured in Iran airstrikes in UAE
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Arusha Cooray, has confirmed that no Sri Lankans were hurt in the recent airstrikes in the UAE . The UAE…
General Motorcycle catches fire at Jaffna filling station
A motorcycle ignited at a filling station close to the Maruthanarmadam Junction in Jaffna while it was getting fuel. The fire started right after the tank was…
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…