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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..
Alireza Arafi appointed to Iran’s Leadership Council
Alireza Arafi appointed to Iran’s Leadership Council
Iran has appointed Alireza Arafi as the jurist member of its temporary Leadership Council following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, according to state media. MORE..
One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region
One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region
One person has been killed and 11 injured at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. MORE..
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the killing of Khamenei is ‘cynical’ murder
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the killing of Khamenei is ‘cynical’ murder
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family was “cynical” murder that violated all the norms of human morality and international law. MORE..
Two Israelis killed, 120 injured in missile attack - IDF
Two Israelis killed, 120 injured in missile attack - IDF
Two Israelis have been killed and over 120 injured in the two days since Operation Roaring Lion began, the Israel Defense Forces has confirmed. MORE..
OPEC+ debates oil output boost as war disrupts shipments
OPEC+ debates oil output boost as war disrupts shipments
OPEC+ will consider a larger-than-expected oil output increase on Sunday, two OPEC+ sources said after the U.S.-Israeli war on OPEC+ member Iran and Tehran’s retaliation led to shipment disruptions in the Middle East. MORE..
No Sri Lankans in Israel harmed in Iran attacks: Ambassador
No Sri Lankans in Israel harmed in Iran attacks: Ambassador
No Sri Lankans have been known to be harmed in Israel following retaliatory attacks launched by Iran, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Israel, Nimal Bandara has confirmed to Ada Derana. MORE..
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Oil tanker attacked near coast of Oman
Oil tanker attacked near coast of Oman
An oil tanker was attacked about five nautical miles off the coast of Masandam in Oman, the country’s maritime security center said Sunday. MORE..
Iran’s Khamenei ‘will not be mourned,’ says Australian PM Albanese
Iran’s Khamenei ‘will not be mourned,’ says Australian PM Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “will not be mourned,” as state media in the Islamic Republic confirms he has been killed. MORE..
Israel targets “heart of Tehran” in new wave of strikes
Israel targets “heart of Tehran” in new wave of strikes
The Israeli Air Force has carried out a new wave of strikes on the Iranian capital Tehran, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). MORE..
Senior Iranian official says no US warships can enter Persian Gulf
Senior Iranian official says no US warships can enter Persian Gulf
No US warships would be allowed to enter the Persian Gulf Moshen Rezaei, a former top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander and senior Iranian official, said Sunday. MORE..
Several senior Iranian figures killed in attack by US and Israel
Several senior Iranian figures killed in attack by US and Israel
A number of senior figures in Iran are known to have been killed in Saturday’s strikes on Iran. MORE..
Middle East Conflict: Foreign Ministry issues emergency contact numbers
Middle East Conflict: Foreign Ministry issues emergency contact numbers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a set of emergency contact numbers for Sri Lankans in light of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. MORE..