The United Arab Emirates on Monday sent out an alert for potential missile threats throughout the country, the first in just under a month when the United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. MORE..
4 May 2026 (10:01 PM)
Three Indian nationals were injured in a drone attack on the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), authorities said on Monday, as emergency teams continued efforts to contain a fire triggered by the incident. MORE..
4 May 2026 (11:25 PM)
For the first time, a new representative from Sri Lanka, equivalent to an Ambassador, has been appointed to Palestine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:37 PM)
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and visiting Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko held talks in Colombo on strengthening Sri Lanka s primary healthcare system and expanding the use of modern technology, including artificial intelligence in the health sector. MORE..
4 May 2026 (7:24 PM)
Oil prices rose about 5% on Monday after Iran s Fars news agency reported an incident with a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking concerns over a prolonged disruption in the vital oil transit route. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:20 PM)
The US military �blew up� six small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Iran launched �multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats� at US Navy ships and at commercial ships being �protected� by the US military, US Central Command chief Adm. Bradley Cooper told reporters. MORE..
4 May 2026 (11:50 PM)