News from 2026

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has again voiced his disapproval of the military actions taken by the U.S. and Israel in I…

The Sri Lanka Navy has shared more details about the Iranian ship that reportedly sank off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Earlie…

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved financial support for farmers who grow paddy in the upcoming 2026 Yala season, …

Around 180 sailors were aboard the Iranian Navy ship ‘IRIS Dena’ when it faced trouble about 40 nautical miles from Galle this…

The U.S. State Department has instructed non-emergency personnel and their families at the consulates in Lahore and Karachi to dep…

Today, on October 4th, the Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) …

Israel's defense minister issued a warning on Wednesday about whoever Iran chooses as its next supreme leader, stating that this p…

Iran is set to conduct a three-day farewell ceremony for its former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beginning at 10 p.m. on Wednes…

Thirty-two Iranians were rescued from the Iranian warship “IRIS Dena” by the Sri Lanka Navy earlier today, October 4. They hav…

A spokesperson from China announced on Wednesday that the country urges an immediate halt to military actions in the Middle East. …

A significant explosion has been reported in eastern Tehran, according to Iranian state media and an AFP reporter in the area. Thi…

Ali Sabry, a former Justice Minister of Sri Lanka, has voiced his worries over the growing tensions in the Middle East. He is call…

The final report regarding the alleged sexual harassment incident involving a female Parliament officer has been presented. During…

A fire occurred today at a transformer situated in front of the Kalutara District Secretariat, according to a report from Ada Dera…

Israel's military reported on Wednesday morning that Iran had fired missiles at the country for the second time in under two hours…

On Wednesday, oil prices climbed by 1% as the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Israel against Iran disrupted oil supplies in …

The Sri Lanka Navy has started a rescue operation after receiving a distress signal from an Iranian ship about 40 nautical miles f…

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy might start escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if …

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by Rs. 13,000, influenced by a decline in the global gold market, as per the latest market in…

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have full control of the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil …

The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully rescued 35 people from an Iranian ship that was in trouble off the southern coast of Sri Lanka…

SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will start limited flights to the Middle East again. Today, flights UL231 from Colombo to…

A gunman connected to a recent shooting in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in one death and injuries to two children, has been taken …

The British government declared on Tuesday, March 3, that it will no longer provide education visas to individuals from Afghanista…

A 48-year-old woman from Sri Lanka has been taken into custody by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the city police. She is accuse…