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Iran and US ‘expressed confidence’ in Pakistan talks
Iran and US ‘expressed confidence’ in Pakistan talks
Pakistan’s foreign minister says both Iran and the US have ‘‘expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate’‘ talks. MORE..
Trump says US could ‘take oil in Iran’ and seize Kharg Island
Trump says US could ‘take oil in Iran’ and seize Kharg Island
Donald Trump has told the Financial Times he could ‘‘take the oil in Iran’’ and possibly seize the country’s major fuel hub of Kharg Island. MORE..
Notorious gang member ‘Midigama Chuti’ brought back to Sri Lanka
Notorious gang member ‘Midigama Chuti’ brought back to Sri Lanka
Prabhath Madusanka, also known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ a member of an organized criminal gang who was taken into custody in Oman, has been brought back to the country this morning (30). MORE..
| March 30, 2026 6:08 am
Iran threatens to target homes of US and Israeli officials in the region
Iran threatens to target homes of US and Israeli officials in the region
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters - the country’s highest operational command unit coordinating the armed forces - has threatened that the armed forces will target the houses of US and Israeli ‘‘commanders and political officials in the region." MORE..
Warm weather conditions expected to continue over the island
Warm weather conditions expected to continue over the island
Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue, today (30) the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Oil prices jump after Yemeni Houthis attack Israel, widening Iran conflict
Oil prices jump after Yemeni Houthis attack Israel, widening Iran conflict
Oil prices extended gains on Monday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched over the weekend their first attacks on Israel since the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, widening the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war
Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, thanked the Iraqi paramilitary groups that have been targeting American bases in the Middle East since the war began a month ago, semi-official IRGC-linked Tasnim News Agency reported. MORE..
Notorious gang member Midigama Chuti to be brought back to Sri Lanka tomorrow
Notorious gang member Midigama Chuti to be brought back to Sri Lanka tomorrow
Prabhath Madusanka, also known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ a member of an organized criminal gang who was taken into custody in Oman, is scheduled to be brought back to the country tomorrow morning (30). MORE..
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the expansion of Israel’s security buffer zone in southern Lebanon with the aim of repelling Lebanese cross-border attacks. MORE..
Govt. underscores broader significance of India’s role in the region
Govt. underscores broader significance of India’s role in the region
India’s support in maintaining fuel supplies to Sri Lanka during a period of global uncertainty has been acknowledged by the Sri Lankan government as a timely intervention that helped ease pressure on essential energy needs. MORE..
UAE official demands compensation from Iran
UAE official demands compensation from Iran
A senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official has called for Iranian compensation for the damage caused to the country due to Tehran’s strikes. MORE..
Talks on Iran war between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan conclude
Talks on Iran war between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan conclude
Pakistan hosted talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Sunday as part of its efforts to broker an end to the Iran war, with initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, sources familiar with the matter said. MORE..
Belavia announces flights to Mattala in April
Belavia announces flights to Mattala in April
The Belavia Airline has announced flights to Mattala International Airport from the Minsk National Airport in April. MORE..
Bahrain announces maritime ban to protect country’s coasts
Bahrain announces maritime ban to protect country’s coasts
Bahrain has announced a maritime ban which it says will be in place “until further notice” to protect the Gulf nation’s coasts, amid ongoing attacks from Iran. MORE..
Escalating Red Sea tensions pose new risks to Sri Lanka’s economy – Sajith
Escalating Red Sea tensions pose new risks to Sri Lanka’s economy – Sajith
Given the escalating situation in the Middle East, there could be disruptions in the transportation of essential goods to the Asian region in the future, which may lead to an unexpected rise in inflation in Sri Lanka, according to the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa. MORE..
Ukrainian President says Russia conducted surveillance on US military bases for Iran
Ukrainian President says Russia conducted surveillance on US military bases for Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he has received intelligence on Russia conducting surveillance of US bases in the Middle East and Gulf regions. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 700,000
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 700,000
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 700,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..
“Surakimu Lanka” national programme for energy security launched
“Surakimu Lanka” national programme for energy security launched
The national programme titled “Surakimu Lanka”, designed to encourage the public to use energy sparingly, was officially launched today (29). MORE..
Talks begin between Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to discuss de-escalating war
Talks begin between Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to discuss de-escalating war
High-level talks between the foreign ministers representing Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have begun. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
Iran parliament speaker says US planning ground attack
Iran parliament speaker says US planning ground attack
Iran’s parliament speaker on Sunday (Mar 29) accused the United States of plotting a ground attack despite talking about diplomacy, after a US warship with around 3,500 military personnel arrived in the Middle East. MORE..
Registration of Persons Dept. issues notice on resumption of services
Registration of Persons Dept. issues notice on resumption of services
The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that efforts to restore its computer systems are ongoing. MORE..
NASA Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida for first crewed Moon mission in decades
NASA Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida for first crewed Moon mission in decades
The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than five decades. MORE..
Sacred sapling of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Bendigo added to Australia’s National Trust Register of Significant Trees
Sacred sapling of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Bendigo added to Australia’s National Trust Register of Significant Trees
The sacred sapling of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, which was brought from Sri Lanka and planted at the Sri Bodhi Dhamma Vihara in Bendigo, Australia has been officially added to the National Trust Register of Significant Trees. MORE..
Gem businessman missing in Kahawatta; Police launch probe
Gem businessman missing in Kahawatta; Police launch probe
Kahawatta Police have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a gem businessman. MORE..