Global Fuel price increases ‘inevitable’ after US, Israeli strikes on Iran
2026-03-01
Fuel price increases for motorists are “inevitable” following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the MiddleContinue Reading
Fuel not to be dispensed into cans; legal action against hoarders
2026-03-01
Sri Lanka Police have warned against the unnecessary collection and stockpiling of fuel amid concerns over the current unstable situationContinue Reading
Middle East on Edge: 9 Latest Updates
2026-03-01
Here are the latest verified news updates on the Iran-US-Israel conflict as of today: 1. Supreme Leader Khamenei confirmed deadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches first European-regulated investment fund to attract global capital
2026-03-01
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step to attract international investment with the official launch of the Sri Lanka OpportunityContinue Reading
Protest outside SLC Headquarters demands Board’s Resignation
2026-03-01
A protest was held outside the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) headquarters on Saturday, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of theContinue Reading
PC Kuvera de Zoysa announces Candidature for BASL Presidency
2026-03-01
President’s Counsel Kuvera de Zoysa has announced his candidature for the post of President of the Bar Association of SriContinue Reading
Duleep Mendis steps down as Oman coach, appointed chief development officer
2026-03-01
After 14 remarkable years at the helm, Duleep Mendis has stepped down as Head Coach of the Oman Men’s NationalContinue Reading
CPC confirms ample fuel stock, urges public to avoid queues and hoarding
2026-03-01
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says there will be no delays in receiving fuel stocks ordered up to April andContinue Reading
All flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East suspended until further notice
2026-03-01
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all Middle East–bound flight operations due toContinue Reading
Iran’s state media confirm death of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
2026-03-01
Iran’s state media has confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader since 1989, has died at the ageContinue Reading
Foreign Coach set to Replace Jayasuriya as SLC Opens Talks
2026-03-01
Sri Lanka Cricket has begun discussions with several foreign candidates to replace head coach Sanath Jayasuriya, who has announced hisContinue Reading
Free Sri Lanka Visa Extension for Foreigners Stranded by Middle East Crisis
2026-03-01
The Sri Lankan government has announced a free seven-day visa extension for foreign visitors who are unable to leave theContinue Reading
One Killed, Seven Injured at Abu Dhabi Airport Amid Iranian Strikes
2026-03-01
At least one person was killed and seven wounded during an “incident” at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, officials saidContinue Reading
Debris from Intercepted Drone causes Fire at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab
2026-03-01
Dubai authorities said a drone was intercepted over the emirate, with falling debris causing a minor fire on the outerContinue Reading
Dubai Airport Damaged, Luxury Hotel Hit in Iranian Strikes
2026-03-01
Dubai International Airport sustained minor damage and four people were injured after Iranian strikes hit parts of the emirate, authoritiesContinue Reading
Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead
2026-03-01
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli officials claimed Saturday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed inContinue Reading
Statement by UN Secretary-General on Iran
2026-02-28
Statement by the Secretary-General on Iran Statements | António Guterres, Secretary-General I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East.Continue Reading
Fuel prices revised; Auto Diesel, Petrol 92 and Super Diesel increased
2026-02-28
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) on Saturday announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight today. According to theContinue Reading