Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (9:45 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)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says it will continue fuel distribution without interruption. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (9:01 PM)
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)
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)
The US military has said three service members have been killed in action. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (10:13 PM)