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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..
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Ambassador assures safety of Sri Lankans in Kuwait amid regional tensions
Ambassador assures safety of Sri Lankans in Kuwait amid regional tensions
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to Kuwait, Lakshitha Ratnayake has reassured that Sri Lankans residing in Kuwait are being closely monitored and are safe following recent regional tensions. MORE..
Oil prices jump and shares fall as conflict escalates
Oil prices jump and shares fall as conflict escalates
Global oil prices have risen as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. MORE..
Fourth US service member dies, military says
Fourth US service member dies, military says
A fourth U.S. service member has died of injuries sustained in the U.S. operation in Iran, the Central Command said. MORE..
Efforts underway to repatriate Sri Lankans stranded at various airports in Middle East: Minister
Efforts underway to repatriate Sri Lankans stranded at various airports in Middle East: Minister
All flights to and from the Middle East have been suspended until midnight (02) due to the ongoing tensions in the region, the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilaka has confirmed. MORE..
Gulf countries and US condemn Iran’s missile and drone attacks
Gulf countries and US condemn Iran’s missile and drone attacks
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, the UAE, and the United States have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the indiscriminate missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against sovereign territories in the region, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). MORE..
Three US fighter jets went down in Kuwait due to friendly fire incident: US Central Command
Three US fighter jets went down in Kuwait due to friendly fire incident: US Central Command
Three US fighter jets went down “due to an apparent friendly fire incident,” US Central Command has announced. MORE..
UN nuclear watchdog says no sign US-Israeli attacks have hit Iran’s nuclear facilities
UN nuclear watchdog says no sign US-Israeli attacks have hit Iran’s nuclear facilities
The UN nuclear watchdog said there was no indication that Israeli and US strikes on Iran have hit any nuclear facilities. MORE..
“Stop the war and commence peace talks promptly”: Sajith
“Stop the war and commence peace talks promptly”: Sajith
Prevailing aggression and conflict in the Middle East is a significant threat to global peace and security, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated. MORE..
Externally forced regime change unacceptable: Ex-President Ranil
Externally forced regime change unacceptable: Ex-President Ranil
The concept of externally forced regime change is unacceptable, according to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
Motorcycle catches fire at Jaffna filling station
Motorcycle catches fire at Jaffna filling station
A motorcycle caught fire at a filling station near the Maruthanarmadam Junction in Jaffna, while being refueled. MORE..
Middle East Conflict: No Sri Lankans injured in Iran airstrikes in UAE
Middle East Conflict: No Sri Lankans injured in Iran airstrikes in UAE
No injuries or casualties involving Sri Lankans in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been reported thus far, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates, Arusha Cooray has stated. MORE..
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended.