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…
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Security Kuwait says several US warplanes have crashed in the country today
Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced today that multiple US military aircraft crashed in the country, but all crew members are safe. This update follows the…
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…
Crime Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike
Saudi Arabia's Aramco has closed its Ras Tanura refinery after a drone attack, according to an industry source on Monday. This action follows strikes from…
Security As Israel bombs Tehran, series of blasts over Jerusalem
Loud explosions were reported over Jerusalem on Sunday evening, following the sound of sirens, according to AFP reporters. This came after the Israeli military…
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…
Travel 115 flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East cancelled; Cancellations continue today
All flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to the Middle East that were supposed to take place today, March 1, have been cancelled because of…
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…
General Israel strikes Beirut s southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks
Israel conducted significant airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, which are controlled by Hezbollah, on Monday. This action followed the launch of…
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…
Travel Iraqi militia claims drone attack targeting US troops in Baghdad
A Shiite militia from Iraq announced a drone attack on Monday aimed at U.S. troops stationed at the airport in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. This incident is…
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…
Business Israel hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, leadership council takes over
Israel carried out more airstrikes on Tehran on Sunday, and Iran responded with missile attacks. This escalation followed the death of Supreme Leader Ali…
Crime Sri Lankan woman held for obtaining Indian passport with forged documents
A 28-year-old woman from Sri Lanka was arrested at Chennai International Airport for using fake documents to get an Indian passport and trying to leave the…
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.…
Business Lanka IOC confirms adequate fuel stocks islandwide; Public urged to avoid panic buying
Lanka IOC has stated that there is enough petrol and diesel available at all locations throughout Sri Lanka. The company reported that the petrol supply can…
Crime One killed, 32 injured in Kuwait following Iranian strikes
One person died and 32 were injured due to Iranian strikes in Kuwait, the country's health ministry reported on Sunday. Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, a ministry…
Crime Death toll in UAE rises to three, another 58 injured in strikes
The United Arab Emirates reported that three individuals have lost their lives due to Iranian retaliatory strikes, according to a statement from the Ministry…
Travel CPC to continue uninterrupted fuel distribution – Chairman
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that it will keep fuel distribution running smoothly. CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna confirmed that fuel…
Security Sri Lankan nationals among 58 civilians with minor injuries after Iranian attacks on UAE
The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) Ministry of Defence has reported that civilians were hurt in recent missile and drone strikes connected to Iran. Among the…
Business No plans to close Strait of Hormuz- Iran FM
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the country is undergoing a leadership change in accordance with its constitution, following the death of…
Security Three US service members killed in action, military says
The US military announced that three service members have died in action. Additionally, five others have suffered serious injuries, as reported by US Central…