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Iraqi militia claims drone attack targeting US troops in Baghdad
Iraqi militia claims drone attack targeting US troops in Baghdad
An Iraqi Shiite militia claimed a drone attack Monday targeting U.S. troops at the airport in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, further widening the retaliation over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. MORE..
GMOA withdraws from ‘Arogya’ Project, cites lack of transparency and political motives
GMOA withdraws from ‘Arogya’ Project, cites lack of transparency and political motives
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will withdraw from the “Arogya” project launched by the Ministry of Health with effect from today (02). MORE..
US, Arab nations slam Tehran’s drone, missiles strikes after US-Israel joint military action on Iran
US, Arab nations slam Tehran’s drone, missiles strikes after US-Israel joint military action on Iran
The United States and six Arab nations on Monday issued a strongly worded statement condemning Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks across West Asia, calling them ‘indiscriminate’, ‘reckless’, and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. MORE..
Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks
Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks
Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. MORE..
Govt launches special programme to safeguard tourists and migrant workers amid Middle East crisis
Govt launches special programme to safeguard tourists and migrant workers amid Middle East crisis
In view of the unrest that has arisen in the Middle East and the Gulf region, the Government has launched a series of special operations to look into the safety and welfare of foreign tourists currently in Sri Lanka, as well as to ensure the protection and well-being of Sri Lankan migrant workers overseas. MORE..
Youth who attended music concert at Colombo Port City found dead
Youth who attended music concert at Colombo Port City found dead
A male body has been discovered while floating in the sea near the Colombo Port City, police said. MORE..
Gulf states say they reserve right to respond to Iranian ‘aggression’
Gulf states say they reserve right to respond to Iranian ‘aggression’
Gulf states vowed to defend themselves against Iranian attacks, including by “responding to the aggression” if need be, after the Gulf Cooperation Council convened via video-link on Sunday to formulate a unified response. MORE..
Sri Lankan woman held for obtaining Indian passport with forged documents
Sri Lankan woman held for obtaining Indian passport with forged documents
A 28-year-old Sri Lankan woman was arrested at Chennai International Airport for obtaining an Indian passport with forged documents and attempting to travel abroad. MORE..
Israel hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, leadership council takes over
Israel hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, leadership council takes over
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the global economy into deepening uncertainty. MORE..
Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved
Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington’s objectives are achieved. MORE..
UK’s Starmer says US can use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran missiles
UK’s Starmer says US can use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that his country has accepted a U.S. request to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (02), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Trump says new Iranian leaders want to talk
Trump says new Iranian leaders want to talk
Donald Trump has been speaking to the The Atlantic magazine about the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. MORE..
Lanka IOC confirms adequate fuel stocks islandwide; Public urged to avoid panic buying
Lanka IOC confirms adequate fuel stocks islandwide; Public urged to avoid panic buying
Lanka IOC has announced that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are currently available at all supply locations across the island. MORE..
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Israeli-US strikes - report
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Israeli-US strikes - report
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who served as Iranian president from 2005 until 2013, was killed in an Israeli-US airstrike, the Iranian Labor News Agency reported on Sunday. MORE..
Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into a new war. MORE..
Three US service members killed in action, military says
Three US service members killed in action, military says
The US military has said three service members have been killed in action. MORE..
No plans to close Strait of Hormuz: Iran FM
No plans to close Strait of Hormuz: Iran FM
Iran’s leadership transition is proceeding under constitutional procedures following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera. MORE..
Sri Lankan nationals among 58 civilians with minor injuries after Iranian attacks on UAE
Sri Lankan nationals among 58 civilians with minor injuries after Iranian attacks on UAE
The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that civilian casualties were reported following recent missile and drone attacks linked to Iran. MORE..
CPC to continue uninterrupted fuel distribution – Chairman
CPC to continue uninterrupted fuel distribution – Chairman
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says it will continue fuel distribution without interruption. MORE..
Death toll in UAE rises to three, another 58 injured in strikes
Death toll in UAE rises to three, another 58 injured in strikes
Three people in the United Arab Emirates have been killed in Iran’s retaliatory strikes, the country’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Sunday. MORE..
One killed, 32 injured in Kuwait following Iranian strikes
One killed, 32 injured in Kuwait following Iranian strikes
One person has been killed and 32 injured in Iranian strikes on Kuwait, the country’s health ministry said Sunday. MORE..
Police to take action against individuals involved in unlawful hoarding of fuel
Police to take action against individuals involved in unlawful hoarding of fuel
Sri Lanka Police will conduct investigations and initiate legal proceedings against any individuals or groups involved in the unlawful hoarding of fuel, profiteering by reselling at inflated prices, or disseminating false and misleading information regarding fuel availability on social media platforms, the Police Headquarters announced. MORE..
Pope Leo voices ‘deep concern’ over Iran escalation
Pope Leo voices ‘deep concern’ over Iran escalation
Pope Leo XIV voiced concern on Sunday about developments in the Middle East and Iran, urging the parties involved to stop what he called a “spiral of violence” before it becomes an “irreparable abyss.” MORE..
Middle East crisis could impact Sri Lanka’s economy – Prof. Tudor Weerasinghe
Middle East crisis could impact Sri Lanka’s economy – Prof. Tudor Weerasinghe
Political analyst Professor Tudor Weerasinghe today (01) outlined the potential impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on Sri Lanka. MORE..