China backs Iran’s sovereignty, urges US and Israel to halt military actions
2026-03-03
China said Monday (2) it supports Iran in defending its sovereignty and urged the United States and Israel to immediatelyContinue Reading
Qatar says no information on Mossad cells after Tucker Carlson claim
2026-03-03
Qatar says it has no information about Mossad cells operating in the country, responding to claims made by US broadcasterContinue Reading
Tucker Carlson claims Saudi Arabia and Qatar ‘arrested Mossad agents planning bombings’
2026-03-03
Saudi Arabia and Qatar had captured and “arrested Israeli Mossad agents planning bombings in those countries,” conservative US podcaster TuckerContinue Reading
Sri Lanka core group calls for reforms, accountability at UNHRC session
2026-03-03
The Sri Lanka Core Group on Tuesday called for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and urged strongerContinue Reading
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
FM meets Romanian Minister, discusses boosting trade & tourism
2026-03-03
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath met with Romania’s Minister of Economy, Digitization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Ambrose‑Irineu Darau,Continue 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
Social media activist SEDA Bro appears before CID
2026-03-03
Social media activist SEDA Bro reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today (03 Mar) to record a statement withContinue Reading
Protest in Dickoya after alleged abuse of a woman’s body at Hospital mortuary
2026-03-03
Residents and estate workers staged a large protest outside Dickoya Hospital yesterday following allegations that three hospital employees had sexuallyContinue Reading
India offers 200 fully funded scholarships for SL students
2026-03-03
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced the opening of applications for 200 fully‑funded scholarships exclusively for SriContinue 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
Norway’s deputy foreign minister meets ITAK leaders
2026-03-03
Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik held a special meeting Tuesday (3) with leaders of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu KachchiContinue 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