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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..
| March 1, 2026 3:26 pm
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..
Middle East Conflict causes worst travel disruptions in years
Middle East Conflict causes worst travel disruptions in years
Thousands of flights have been affected across the Middle East and beyond since the U.S. and Israeli strikes, according to data on FlightAware, a flight tracking platform. MORE..
At least 6 killed as Shiites storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran’s supreme leader
At least 6 killed as Shiites storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran’s supreme leader
At least six people were killed and about a dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. MORE..
SL Embassy in Saudi Arabia urges Sri Lankans to remain vigilant amid evolving security situation
SL Embassy in Saudi Arabia urges Sri Lankans to remain vigilant amid evolving security situation
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Saudi Arabia has urged Sri Lankans residing in Saudi Arabia to remain attentive and cautious in light of the evolving security situation in the Middle East. MORE..
Foreign-made pistol and ammunition recovered near cemetery in Katana
Foreign-made pistol and ammunition recovered near cemetery in Katana
A foreign-manufactured pistol along with four rounds of ammunition has been discovered while concealed in a shrubbery area on a by-road near the Mahayaya Waththa cemetery in Katana, police stated. MORE..
China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran
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..
Iran speaker brands US, Israel chiefs ‘filthy criminals,’ warns of retaliation
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..
21-year-old arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 million
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..
Sri Lanka’s fuel supply chain not from current conflict zone - CPC Chairman
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
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 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..
War in Middle East – Latest
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
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.
CPC assures adequate fuel supply; urges motorists to avoid panic buying
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..
Homeowner overpowers gunman in attempted shooting
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..
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, Judiciary Chief and Guardian Council Jurist to temporarily lead Iran
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..
All flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East temporarily suspended until 5 pm
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..
National Drug Prevention Week commences today
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..
Oil and gas majors and traders suspend shipments via Hormuz, sources say
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..