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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…
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…
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.…