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At least 10 injured in collision between two buses and tractor in Minneriya
At least 10 injured in collision between two buses and tractor in Minneriya
At least ten individuals have been injured following a bus accident in the Minneriya area on the Habarana–Polonnaruwa road. MORE..
Trading at CSE temporarily halted
Trading at CSE temporarily halted
Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been temporarily halted today after the S&P SL20 index declined by more than 5% from the previous close. MORE..
Trump suggests US could retaliate ‘soon’ over strike on embassy in Riyadh
Trump suggests US could retaliate ‘soon’ over strike on embassy in Riyadh
President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States would retaliate “soon” for the attack on its embassy in Riyadh and for the killing of six US military personnel in Iranian strikes. MORE..
Opposition party leaders to convene special meeting on Middle East conflict today
Opposition party leaders to convene special meeting on Middle East conflict today
A special discussion among opposition party leaders regarding the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East region is scheduled to be held today (03) at the Parliamentary Complex. MORE..
27-year-old arrested at BIA with ‘Kush’ cannabis
27-year-old arrested at BIA with ‘Kush’ cannabis
Officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have apprehended an individual in possession of ‘Kush’ cannabis. MORE..
Sri Lanka urges global peace, calls on int’l organisations to fulfill responsibilities – Minister
Sri Lanka urges global peace, calls on int’l organisations to fulfill responsibilities – Minister
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that all nations must contribute to the establishment of global peace by working to control the ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East. MORE..
| March 3, 2026 9:11 am
US’ Rubio says ‘hardest hits’ on Iran are still to come
US’ Rubio says ‘hardest hits’ on Iran are still to come
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US military would step up its attacks against Iran, a stark warning after two days of strikes across the country that the Trump administration says took out its leadership and targeted its ballistic-missile programme. MORE..
US gasoline crosses $3 per gallon mark in test of Trump’s Iran war
US gasoline crosses $3 per gallon mark in test of Trump’s Iran war
Average U.S. retail gasoline prices crossed $3 a gallon for the first time since November on Monday as the conflict in the Middle East worsened, setting up a key test of public approval of President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran, analysts said. MORE..
US citizens urged to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries
US citizens urged to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries
The State Department urged Monday that all U.S. citizens leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries due to safety risks with the ongoing escalations that have slipped the region into significant chaos. MORE..
SLTDA announces safety framework for international tourists amid Middle East tensions
SLTDA announces safety framework for international tourists amid Middle East tensions
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has announced that it remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all international tourists currently visiting the island. MORE..
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed, warns it will attack ships trying to pass
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed, warns it will attack ships trying to pass
A commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and warned that any vessel attempting to pass could be targeted, Iranian media reported. MORE..
Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say
Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say
A loud blast was heard and flames were seen at the U.S. embassy in Riyadh early on Tuesday morning, three people familiar with the matter said, with one person saying the fire was minor. MORE..
Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but prepared ‘to go far longer’
Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but prepared ‘to go far longer’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had ordered the attack on Iran to thwart Tehran’s nuclear development and a ballistic missile program that he said was growing rapidly. MORE..
UAE intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles and 148 drones today
UAE intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles and 148 drones today
Nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 148 drones were successfully intercepted by the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) air defences, according to its Ministry of Defence (MoD). MORE..
Putin warns of regional conflict in calls with gulf leaders
Putin warns of regional conflict in calls with gulf leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Monday with four key leaders of Persian Gulf states, warning of the danger that the US and Israeli attacks on Iran could escalate into a regional conflict. MORE..
Qatar halts LNG production as Iran strikes energy sites
Qatar halts LNG production as Iran strikes energy sites
QatarEnergy has ceased the production of LNG and related products due to a military offensive on its operational facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City. MORE..
SL Embassy in Lebanon provides temporary accommodation to Sri Lankans
SL Embassy in Lebanon provides temporary accommodation to Sri Lankans
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Lebanon has taken steps to provide shelter to Sri Lankan seeking support amidst heavy airstrikes by Israel in Southern Beirut. MORE..
Sri Lankan national in Israel injured in airstrikes
Sri Lankan national in Israel injured in airstrikes
A Sri Lankan national working in Israel has sustained minor injuries in airstrikes, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara has confirmed. MORE..
“Big wave” is yet to come in war with Iran: Donald Trump
“Big wave” is yet to come in war with Iran: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump told CNN in a nine-minute phone interview Monday morning that the US military is “knocking the crap” out of Iran — but that the “big wave” is yet to come. MORE..
Wife of late supreme leader has been killed: Iran state TV
Wife of late supreme leader has been killed: Iran state TV
Iran state TV Channel Two has confirmed that Mansoureh Khojaste Bagherzadeh, wife of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has also been killed “at home”. MORE..
Limited number of flights to resume from Dubai this evening
Limited number of flights to resume from Dubai this evening
Dubai Airports say “a limited resumption” of flights will begin this evening, with a “small number of flights” from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). MORE..
Chinese FM calls for immediate stop of military operations in Middle East
Chinese FM calls for immediate stop of military operations in Middle East
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the urgent priority concerning the current situation in the Middle East is to immediately halt military operations and prevent the conflict from further spilling over. MORE..
Immigration Dept. issues notice on visa extension for stranded foreign nationals
Immigration Dept. issues notice on visa extension for stranded foreign nationals
Visa extensions will be granted for 14 days for foreign nationals who are unable to depart Sri Lanka due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced. MORE..
We didn’t start this war but we are finishing it: US Defense Secretary
We didn’t start this war but we are finishing it: US Defense Secretary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said today that the US strikes on Iran is not meant to be “regime change,” while he acknowledged that the leadership in the country has changed. MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda urges swift end to Middle East conflict
Ex-President Mahinda urges swift end to Middle East conflict
The military conflict in the Middle East must be brought to an end as soon as possible, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated. MORE..
| March 2, 2026 6:39 pm