Iran Embassy in Colombo opens condolence book for Khamenei
2026-03-03
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo has announced that a book of condolence will be openedContinue Reading
Iranian drone strikes damage Amazon AWS data centers in UAE, Bahrain
2026-03-03
Amazon Web Services said Iranian drone strikes have damaged three of its data center facilities in the United Arab EmiratesContinue Reading
Fire at UAE’s Fujairah Oil Facility After Drone Interception
2026-03-03
Debris from a drone interception caused a fire that was contained at an oil industry zone in the UAE’s FujairahContinue Reading
Colombo Stock Exchange records biggest single-day fall in history
2026-03-03
The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded its largest single-day point drop in history on Tuesday, with the All Share Price IndexContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-Afghanistan series in UAE in doubt amid Middle East tensions
2026-03-03
Sri Lanka’s upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates is in doubt following escalating tensions in theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tightens security at embassies, foreign residences amid global tensions
2026-03-03
Sri Lanka Police have intensified security measures at foreign diplomatic missions and locations linked to foreign nationals in Sri LankaContinue Reading
Obituary Notice: Senior Lawyer S. K. Sangakkara
2026-03-03
Obituary Notice: Mr. S. K. Sangakkara It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. S. K.Continue Reading
JVP meets new Cuban Ambassador, discusses strengthening ties
2026-03-03
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretray Tilvin Silva met with Cuba’s newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Patricia Pego Guerra,Continue Reading
Man arrested with 413 litres of diesel without permit
2026-03-03
A 50-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly possessing 413 litres of diesel without a valid permit or acceptable justification,Continue Reading
Senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara passed away
2026-03-03
Senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara has passed away, family sources said. An Attorney-at-Law and a respected legal practitioner in Kandy,Continue Reading
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Gerash in Iran
2026-03-03
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Gerash in Iran A magnitude-4.3 earthquake has struck the Gerash region in Iran, the U.S. GeologicalContinue Reading
7 Key developments as strikes hit Tehran, UAE & Qatar
2026-03-03
1. Israeli Strikes Intensify in Tehran Israeli forces continue their assault on Tehran, including a strike on the IRIB stateContinue Reading
Gas Prices increase after Qatar halts LNG output
2026-03-03
Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following strikes on its energy facilities, according to international reports. The GulfContinue Reading
UAE Intercepts 9 Ballistic Missiles, 6 Cruise Missiles and 148 Drones
2026-03-03
The United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 148 drones on Tuesday, theContinue Reading
US urges Americans to leave 14 countries immediately
2026-03-03
The U.S. Department of State on Monday called on Americans to immediately depart more than a dozen countries in theContinue Reading
Qatar shoots down 2 Iranian Jets
2026-03-02
Qatar’s Defence Ministry says its forces have successfully shot down two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jets and intercepted multiple ballisticContinue Reading
Vijitha Herath meets Romanian Foreign Minister, invites visit to Sri Lanka
2026-03-02
Vijitha Herath met with Oana Toiu during his official visit to Romania, holding discussions on strengthening bilateral relations between theContinue Reading
PCB fines Pakistan players PKR 5 million each after T20 World Cup exit
2026-03-02
The Pakistan Cricket Board has fined each member of Pakistan’s squad PKR 5 million (about $18,000) following the team’s underwhelmingContinue Reading