Middle East conflict latest : Two killed in Oman by drones
2026-03-13
Two people have been killed in Oman after drones came down in the Sohar province, according to Oman’s state newsContinue Reading
Middle East War: 7 Key Points from President AKD on Impact to Sri Lanka
2026-03-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned that Sri Lanka is facing an external economic shock due to the ongoing warContinue Reading
Cabinet proposes committee to assess risks from Middle East conflict
2026-03-10
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an Economic Monitoring Committee to evaluate and respond to potentialContinue Reading
Sri Lanka approves free 14-day visa extensions for stranded foreign travellers
2026-03-10
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to extend visas for foreigners unable to leave Sri Lanka due toContinue Reading
Deputy FM gives update on four injured Sri Lankans in Middle East
2026-03-09
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says four Sri Lankans injured in recent Middle East attacks have all beenContinue Reading
Foreign Minister in talks with Middle East counterparts
2026-03-05
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has held a series of high‑level discussions with counterparts across the Middle East, underscoringContinue Reading
President leads talks on Middle East conflict’s economic impact on SL
2026-03-04
A discussion was held this morning (04 Mar) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue 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
Sri Lanka “not immune” to Middle East war, Saliya Pieris warns
2026-03-03
President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris has warned that Sri Lanka cannot be under any illusion that it is immune from theContinue Reading
Opposition parties convene to discuss Middle East crisis
2026-03-03
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened a meeting today at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament withContinue Reading
Middle East: Foreign Ministry sets up Emergency Response Unit
2026-03-03
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established an Emergency Response Unit to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans living inContinue Reading
Opposition leaders to discuss Middle East crisis at Parliament
2026-03-03
A special discussion among opposition party leaders on the prevailing military situation in the Middle East is scheduled for todayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka assists tourists stranded by Middle East escalation
2026-03-03
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding international visitors, announcing special measures to assistContinue Reading
Modi’s Jordan-Ethiopia-Oman Visit Signals India’s Integrated Middle East-Africa Strategy
2025-12-26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman reflects India’s integrated strategic approach to the Middle East,Continue Reading
Iranian Ambassador briefs Deputy FM on Middle East crisis
2025-07-02
The Ambassador of Iran to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister ofContinue Reading
‘Tensions in the Middle East’ & Sri Lanka : Key discussion held
2025-06-30
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) convened an Emergency Roundtable Discussion on ‘Tensions in theContinue Reading
Special Cabinet sub-committee asses Middle East conflict impact
2025-06-25
A special Cabinet sub-committee appointed to assess the potential impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East on SriContinue Reading
Cabinet committee appointed to assess Middle East crisis impact on SL
2025-06-25
A four-member Cabinet Sub-Committee has been appointed to assess and make recommendations on how the situation in the Middle EastContinue Reading
