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China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran

China’s ministry of foreign affairs has expressed concern over United States-Israeli strikes against Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire, urging all sides to avoid escalation and to resume dialogue and negotiation. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 12:11 pm

Iran speaker brands US, Israel chiefs ‘filthy criminals,’ warns of retaliation

Iran’s parliament speaker on Sunday called the leaders of the United States and Israel “filthy criminals” who will face “devastating blows” for their ongoing attacks on the Islamic Republic. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 11:42 am

21-year-old arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 million

A 21-year-old businessman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 11:33 am

Sri Lanka’s fuel supply chain not from current conflict zone - CPC Chairman

There will be no delays in receiving fuel stocks ordered through April and May, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) stated. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 11:16 am

Continuous fuel distribution today and tomorrow: Petroleum Tanker Owners

Despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association has reassured the general public that there is sufficient fuel stock for the next 37 days in Sri Lanka, urging people not to panic unnecessarily. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 11:13 am

Iran launches new wave of strikes against Israel, US bases in Middle East

Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting US military bases in the region and Israel. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 10:48 am

War in Middle East – Latest

Urging Iranians to overthrow their clerical rulers, the US launched “major combat operations” along with Israel against Iran early on Saturday. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 10:41 am

All SriLankan Airlines flights to Middle East cancelled today

SriLankan Airlines has announced that all flights to the Middle East scheduled for today (01) have been cancelled in response to the ongoing situation in the region.

| March 1, 2026 10:35 am

CPC assures adequate fuel supply; urges motorists to avoid panic buying

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that the country has adequate fuel stocks to last for more than a month. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 10:23 am

Homeowner overpowers gunman in attempted shooting

An unidentified gunman who broke into a house, and attempted to shoot the homeowner has been overpowered by the homeowner, who attacked him with a chair and a sharp weapon. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 10:16 am

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, Judiciary Chief and Guardian Council Jurist to temporarily lead Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, head of judiciary, and one jurist of the Guardian Council to temporarily assume duties of leadership in Iran after Supreme Leader Khamenei’s death, Iran media said. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 9:48 am

All flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East temporarily suspended until 5 pm

Due to the closure of airspace across Middle Eastern countries, all flights scheduled to depart from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to destinations in the Middle East have been temporarily suspended until 5.00 p.m. today (01). MORE..

| March 1, 2026 9:17 am

National Drug Prevention Week commences today

The “National Drug Prevention Week”, implemented in parallel with the “A Nation United” national campaign, is scheduled to commence today (01). MORE..

| March 1, 2026 8:47 am

Oil and gas majors and traders suspend shipments via Hormuz, sources say

Several tanker owners, oil majors and trading houses have suspended crude oil, fuel and liquefied natural gas shipments via the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran said it had closed navigation, trading sources said on Saturday. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 8:30 am

Committee to be appointed to formulate national medical education policy – PM Harini

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that a committee will be appointed to formulate a national policy on medical education, following requests by student unions emphasizing the need for such a policy. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 8:10 am

Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader who ruled for 36 years?

When targeted by nationwide protests early this year, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four decades in power. But now a U.S. or Israeli military strike may have ended his rule. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 7:47 am

Iran confirms supreme leader Khamenei is dead after US, Israeli attacks

Iran’s supreme leader has been killed in Israeli and US strikes, Iranian state media said. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 7:10 am

Dubai says drone debris causes fire at Burj Al Arab Hotel

Dubai authorities said debris from an intercepted drone caused a fire at the city’s famed luxury hotel the Burj Al Arab, according to a statement Sunday, following a wave of Iranian strikes launched at Gulf states. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 7:04 am

Dedicated emergency contact numbers introduced for inquiries on Sri Lankans in Middle East

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka has announced that it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of approximately one million Sri Lankan nationals living and working in the region remain the Government’s highest priority. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 6:51 am

Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today

Mainly fair weather will prevail over the most parts of the island, today (01), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 6:48 am

Daughter and grandchild of Iran’s Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 6:28 am

Trump claims Iran’s Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes, Iran denies reports

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump. MORE..

| March 1, 2026 5:18 am

Sri Lanka offers temporary visa extension amid Middle East–bound flight cancellations

In view of the cancellation of Middle East–bound flights effective from 28 February 2026, passengers who are unable to depart Sri Lanka within the validity period of their visas may encounter difficulties, the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration stated. MORE..

| February 28, 2026 10:22 pm