China s ministry of foreign affairs has expressed concern over United States-Israeli strikes against Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire, urging all sides to avoid escalation and to resume dialogue and negotiation. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (1:41 PM)
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says that Iran s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "will not be mourned," as state media in the Islamic Republic confirms he has been killed. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (4:08 PM)
Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting US military bases in the region and Israel. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (12:18 PM)
A 21-year-old businessman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (1:03 PM)
A number of senior figures in Iran are known to have been killed in Saturday s strikes on Iran. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (3:33 PM)
OPEC+ will consider a larger-than-expected oil output increase on Sunday, two OPEC+ sources said after the U.S.-Israeli war on OPEC+ member Iran and Tehran s retaliation led to shipment disruptions in the Middle East. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (5:30 PM)