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Security Saudi air defenses deter drone attacks on Aramco s Shayba field, missile threat on air base
Saudi Arabia's air defenses successfully thwarted a recent series of airstrikes aimed at Aramco's Shaybah field, according to the Ministry of Defense. On…
Weather Mainly dry weather expected in most part of the island today
Today, mainly dry weather is expected across Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, some areas in the Northern, North-Central,…
Politics EU countries joining US, Israel attacks would become Iran s “legitimate target”, Deputy Minister says
Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi stated in an interview with France 24 that European Union countries that support U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran…
Business IGP instructs police to monitor drone activities over national security concerns
The Inspector General of Police has directed all police stations to take steps to stop drones from being used to gather sensitive information that could affect…
Politics US moving thousands of people out of Middle Eastern countries, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States is relocating thousands of individuals from different nations in the Middle East due to…
Politics India gave safe harbour to another Iranian ship days before IRIS Dena was sunk – report
Just days prior to the sinking of the Iranian naval ship IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka due to a US strike, India permitted another Iranian vessel to…
Politics Nepal s rapper-mayor Balendra Shah poised to become prime minister
After a youth-led uprising in Nepal last September claimed 77 lives and led to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, rapper-turned-politician…
Politics AG urged to consider allowing lawyer to meet Pillayan for pending FR petition
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka informed the Attorney General today (06) to think about allowing a lawyer to meet with former State Minister Sivanesathurai…
Politics Sri Lanka fallen into a wartime-like situation' – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala told Parliament today (06) that Sri Lanka is in a situation similar to wartime, which he described as an…
Politics PM calls for immediate solutions for people remaining in displacement camps after Cyclone Ditwah
The Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka met yesterday (05) at the Presidential Secretariat, led by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya,…
Business Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that there will be no agreement with Iran unless it results in "unconditional surrender." This announcement came a…
Politics Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
Parliament has approved the extension of the State of Public Emergency with a majority of 100 votes. This evening, 108 members voted in favor, while 8…
Politics Iran s FM thanks Sri Lanka for helping rescue sailors after US strike
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, recently spoke on the phone with officials from Sri Lanka and India . He criticized the United States for attacking the…
Politics PM Harini rejects opposition s claims that emergency regulations threaten democracy
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has dismissed the opposition's claims that the emergency regulations are harming democracy, calling these accusations…
Politics Iran says warship sunk by US was unarmed and on ceremonial mission
Two days after a US submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, Iran issued a warning on Friday. They stated that the attack…
Politics Minister orders immediate probe into Jaffna boat accident
The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramaligam Chandrasekar, has called for an urgent investigation into the boat accident that occurred in…
Business Sathosa case against ex-minister Johnston- Further hearing on March 18
The Colombo High Court has scheduled another hearing for the case against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others, related to the use of ‘Sathosa’…
Politics Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks
Qatar's Energy Minister, Saad al-Kaabi, warned that if the conflict in Iran continues, all Gulf energy producers might stop exporting within weeks. He shared…
General Two dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
Two people have died, and two others are missing after a boat capsized at Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna today (6), according to police reports. Investigators found…
Politics If they rise, they rise - Trump says he s not concerned about rising gas prices amid Iran war
US President Donald Trump stated that he is not worried about the increasing petrol prices in the United States due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. He…
Crime UK cops arrest 4 in Iran spying probe
British police detained four men on Friday for allegedly assisting Iranian intelligence operations. The Metropolitan Police reported that these arrests were…
Politics Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
Emirates and Etihad Airways are restarting a limited number of flights to major cities around the world from their bases in the United Arab Emirates as of…
Politics Coming weeks decisive for Sri Lanka due to global developments - Deputy Defense Minister
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Aruna Jayasekera, spoke in Parliament today (06) about the important weeks ahead for the country due to rising military…
Business UNP wants govt to seek assurances of no further US military actions near Sri Lankan waters
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns about the Sri Lankan government's lack of communication regarding the sinking of an Iranian ship by a U.S.…