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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.
Oman-based airline lands at BIA
Oman-based airline lands at BIA
A flight operated by Oman-based SalamAir landed in Sri Lanka early this morning (02), the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, Captain Daminda Rambukwella stated. MORE..
Over 550 killed in Iran by US-Israeli strikes on 131 cities, Red Crescent says
Over 550 killed in Iran by US-Israeli strikes on 131 cities, Red Crescent says
At least 555 people have been killed in Iran since joint US-Israeli strikes began on Saturday, according to the Red Crescent Society. MORE..
At least 31 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, as conflict widens
At least 31 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, as conflict widens
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed at least 31 people, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. MORE..
Cabinet spokesman hints at possible extension to state of public emergency
Cabinet spokesman hints at possible extension to state of public emergency
The government is considering extending the nationwide state of public emergency, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated today. MORE..
Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike
Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike
Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant Aramco shut its Ras Tanura refinery following a drone strike, an industry source said on Monday, after Tehran launched strikes across the region in response to the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran.
Millions in Iran without internet for more than 48 hours
Millions in Iran without internet for more than 48 hours
Iran’s internet blackout has now lasted for more than 48 hours, according to cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks, as the war enters its third day. MORE..
Kuwait says several US warplanes have crashed in the country today
Kuwait says several US warplanes have crashed in the country today
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said “several United States military aircraft crashed” on Monday and that “all crews survived.” MORE..
QR system for fuel unnecessary, CPC Chairman asserts
QR system for fuel unnecessary, CPC Chairman asserts
The QR system should only be used to limit fuel distribution in the event of a fuel shortage in the country, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna stated. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines announcement on cancelled flights
SriLankan Airlines announcement on cancelled flights
SriLankan Airlines has announced that due to the continued closure of airspace in certain parts of the Middle East, the SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to operate today (02) have been cancelled. MORE..
Suspected drone strike hits British air base in Cyprus
Suspected drone strike hits British air base in Cyprus
A drone strike hit Britain’s Royal Air Force base of Akrotiri in Cyprus overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, the island’s president and Britain’s defence ministry said on Monday. MORE..
Sri Lanka grants 2-week visa extension for foreigners stranded due to flight restrictions
Sri Lanka grants 2-week visa extension for foreigners stranded due to flight restrictions
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that, due to flight restrictions caused by the Middle East conflict, the visa validity period for foreigners stranded in the country will be extended by two weeks. MORE..
Police urge students and parents to uphold discipline at inter-school cricket tournaments
Police urge students and parents to uphold discipline at inter-school cricket tournaments
Sri Lanka Police have issued an advisory for students, parents, and alumni attending annual inter-school cricket tournaments, emphasizing the importance of discipline, safety, and respect for public order. MORE..
Iran ‘will not negotiate with US’: Top Iranian official
Iran ‘will not negotiate with US’: Top Iranian official
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani denied Monday claims that Tehran had sought to restart negotiations with Washington, declaring that Iran will not engage in talks with the US. MORE..
115 flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East cancelled; Cancellations continue today
115 flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East cancelled; Cancellations continue today
All flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to the Middle East scheduled for today (01 March) have also been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the region. MORE..
Funds allocated for provincial school infrastructure; PM urges submission of development requests
Funds allocated for provincial school infrastructure; PM urges submission of development requests
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that the necessary financial allocations for the development of infrastructure in provincial schools have been provided to all provinces. MORE..
Iran FM: Oman events not intentional; military units now independent and isolated, acting on prior directives
Iran FM: Oman events not intentional; military units now independent and isolated, acting on prior directives
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that recent incidents in Oman were not deliberate, stressing that Tehran did not intend to widen the conflict across the Gulf. MORE..
As Israel bombs Tehran, ‘series of blasts’ over Jerusalem
As Israel bombs Tehran, ‘series of blasts’ over Jerusalem
A series of loud blasts were heard above Jerusalem following sirens on Sunday evening, AFP journalists reported, after the Israeli military said it had detected missiles launched from Iran. MORE..