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.…
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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…
Business Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent crude oil prices surged by 10% to around $80 a barrel on Sunday, according to oil traders, as analysts warned that prices might reach $ 100 following…
Crime One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region
One person was killed and 11 others were hurt at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi due to attacks by Iran in the Middle East. This came as Iran retaliated…
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…
Business Middle East crisis could impact Sri Lanka s economy – Prof. Tudor Weerasinghe
Political analyst Professor Tudor Weerasinghe discussed today (01) how the current crisis in the Middle East could affect Sri Lanka. During a media briefing,…
General Police to take action against individuals involved in unlawful hoarding of fuel
The Sri Lanka Police are set to investigate and take legal action against anyone involved in illegally hoarding fuel, marking up prices for resale, or…
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.…
General OPEC+ debates oil output boost as war disrupts shipments
OPEC+ is set to discuss a bigger-than-expected increase in oil production this Sunday, according to two sources from the group. This comes after the recent…
Crime Two Israelis killed, 120 injured in missile attack - IDF
Two Israelis have lost their lives, and more than 120 others have been injured since Operation Roaring Lion started, as confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces…
Politics China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran
China's foreign affairs ministry has shown concern regarding the strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. The ministry called for an immediate…
General Foreign-made pistol and ammunition recovered near cemetery in Katana
Police have found a foreign-made pistol and four rounds of ammunition hidden in bushes along a by-road close to the Mahayaya Waththa cemetery in Katana . This…
General SL Embassy in Saudi Arabia urges Sri Lankans to remain vigilant amid evolving security situation
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has called on Sri Lankans living in the country to stay alert and careful due to the changing security situation in the…
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…
Travel Middle East Conflict causes worst travel disruptions in years
Travel disruptions are at their worst in years due to the conflict in the Middle East. Since the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, thousands of flights have been…
Politics Middle East Conflict- Foreign Ministry issues emergency contact numbers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided emergency contact numbers for Sri Lankans due to the rising conflict in the Middle East. Sri Lankans living in the…
Crime Several senior Iranian figures killed in attack by US and Israel
Several high-ranking officials in Iran were reported killed during airstrikes on Saturday. The Israeli military publicly shared a list of these officials,…
Politics Senior Iranian official says no US warships can enter Persian Gulf
A senior Iranian official, Moshen Rezaei, who is a former top commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated on Sunday that no US warships would be…