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‘Ceasefire is now in effect, Please do not violate it!’ - Trump
‘Ceasefire is now in effect, Please do not violate it!’ - Trump
US President Donald Trump has said “the ceasefire is now in effect” in a post on Truth Social. MORE..
Iran state TV confirms Donald Trump’s ceasefire
Iran state TV confirms Donald Trump’s ceasefire
Iranian state television reported early Tuesday that a ceasefire had begun in its conflict with Israel, displaying a bold on-screen graphic. MORE..
Four killed in missile strike in southern Israel, Israel’s emergency services says
Four killed in missile strike in southern Israel, Israel’s emergency services says
Israel’s emergency services has said that four people have been killed after a missile struck a residential building in the southern Israel city of Beer Sheva. MORE..
UN Human Rights High Commissioner meets PM Harini
UN Human Rights High Commissioner meets PM Harini
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, who arrived in the island yesterday (23) on an official visit has held discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office. MORE..
Gold at near 2-week low after Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
Gold at near 2-week low after Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
Gold prices fell to a near two-week low on Tuesday as risk appetite improved after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, denting demand for safe-haven assets. MORE..
Sri Lankans in Qatar advised to remain vigilant and closely monitor directives
Sri Lankans in Qatar advised to remain vigilant and closely monitor directives
Sri Lankan citizens in Qatar have been advised to stay indoors, remain vigilant and closely follow the advice issued by the government of Qatar, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Qatar stated. MORE..
8 dead, 2 survive after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe
8 dead, 2 survive after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe
Eight people were killed and two survived after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California over the weekend due to a large swell, authorities said. MORE..
Sri Lankan leaves Iran using special evacuation flight operated by India
Sri Lankan leaves Iran using special evacuation flight operated by India
A Sri Lankan national has left Iran and reached New Delhi last evening (23) on a special flight operated by the government of India. MORE..
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes east of Philippine islands, GFZ says
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes east of Philippine islands, GFZ says
An earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude struck east of Philippine islands on Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. MORE..
No info yet on Ishara Sewwandi’s whereabouts: Public Security Minister
No info yet on Ishara Sewwandi’s whereabouts: Public Security Minister
There is no information yet confirming that Ishara Sewwandi, the fugitive female suspect in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala has stated. MORE..
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Missile sirens sound across central and southern Israel
Missile sirens sound across central and southern Israel
Sirens are sounding across northern Israel and some areas in the south following the launch of ballistic missiles from Iran, according to a report by the Times of Israel. MORE..
17 Sri Lankans to leave Israel on special flight operated by Indian govt.
17 Sri Lankans to leave Israel on special flight operated by Indian govt.
A total of 17 Sri Lankans in Israel have registered to travel on a special flight operated by the Indian government, amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara stated. MORE..
Middle East Crisis: BIA reports flight delays, no cancellations for now
Middle East Crisis: BIA reports flight delays, no cancellations for now
No flights have been cancelled at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), despite the decision by several countries in the Middle East to close their respective airspace following airstrikes by Iran on a military base in Qatar yesterday (23). MORE..
‘No agreement on any ceasefire’: Iran refutes Trump’s claim
‘No agreement on any ceasefire’: Iran refutes Trump’s claim
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says there is no ceasefire agreement in place but they may continue to stop firing if Israel does. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
US crude oil futures fall over $3 as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
US crude oil futures fall over $3 as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
U.S. crude futures fell on Tuesday to their lowest level in more than a week as U.S. President Donald Trump said a ceasefire has been agreed between Iran and Israel, relieving worries of supply disruption in the area. MORE..
Qatar and other countries reopen airspace after Iran’s attack on US base near Doha
Qatar and other countries reopen airspace after Iran’s attack on US base near Doha
Qatar has reopened its airspace after closing it earlier on Monday in anticipation of retaliatory attacks by Iran on a US air base near Doha. MORE..
Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says
Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says
Donald Trump has just announced a “total ceasefire” between Iran and Israel. MORE..
Middle East Crisis: Colombo and Mattala airports on standby for emergency landings
Middle East Crisis: Colombo and Mattala airports on standby for emergency landings
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Mattala International Airport have been kept on standby for any requests by civil airlines for emergency landings, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines diverts multiple flights amid airspace closures
SriLankan Airlines diverts multiple flights amid airspace closures
Five SriLankan Airlines flights have been diverted to the Muscat International Airport in Oman, the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates due to the current situation in the Middle East. MORE..
Several Middle East countries temporarily shut down airspaces
Several Middle East countries temporarily shut down airspaces
Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have closed their respective airspaces following airstrikes by Iran targeting the Al Udeid US military base in Doha. MORE..
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on air base and says it reserves right to respond
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on air base and says it reserves right to respond
Qatar has condemned Iran for attacking the US’ Al Udeid Air Base, calling it “a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace.” MORE..
Iran fires missiles at US Base in Qatar, explosions heard over Doha
Iran fires missiles at US Base in Qatar, explosions heard over Doha
(UPDATED) Iran’s military said on Monday it had carried out a “devastating and powerful” missile attack on the Al Udeid U.S. airbase in Qatar, after explosions were heard across the Qatari capital following Tehran’s threat to retaliate for U.S. airstrikes. MORE..
Deshabandu denies involvement in Weligama hotel shooting, claims allegations politically motivated
Deshabandu denies involvement in Weligama hotel shooting, claims allegations politically motivated
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon today stated that he had no reason to be involved in the shooting at the W15 Hotel in Weligama, Matara and claimed that all allegations against him are politically motivated. MORE..
Qatar shuts down airspace temporarily amid regional crisis
Qatar shuts down airspace temporarily amid regional crisis
Qatar said it has shut down airspace temporarily as part of measures taken amid developments in the region, a statement by the Qatari foreign ministry said on X. MORE..