The United States and six Arab nations on Monday issued a strongly worded statement condemning Iran s recent missile and drone attacks across West Asia, calling them indiscriminate , reckless , and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (10:20 AM)
Iran s leadership transition is proceeding under constitutional procedures following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (10:00 PM)
Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (02), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (8:01 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)
Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, #8204;oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high #8204;as $100 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into a new war. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (11:02 PM)
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the global economy into deepening uncertainty. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (8:38 AM)