U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington s objectives are achieved. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (8:16 AM)
A 28-year-old Sri Lankan woman was arrested at Chennai International Airport for obtaining an Indian passport with forged documents and attempting to travel abroad. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (8:51 AM)
In view of the unrest that has arisen in the Middle East and the Gulf region, the Government has launched a series of special operations to look into the safety and welfare of foreign tourists currently in Sri Lanka, as well as to ensure the protection and well-being of Sri Lankan migrant workers overseas. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (9:29 AM)
Gulf states vowed to defend themselves against Iranian attacks, including by "responding to the aggression" if need be, after the Gulf Cooperation Council convened via video-link on Sunday to formulate a unified response. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (9:07 AM)
An Iraqi Shiite militia claimed a drone attack Monday targeting U.S. troops at the airport in Iraq s capital, Baghdad, further widening the retaliation over the killing of Iran s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (10:47 AM)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says it will continue fuel distribution without interruption. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (9:01 PM)