No Sri Lankans have been known to be harmed in Israel following retaliatory attacks launched by Iran, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Israel, Nimal Bandara has confirmed to Ada Derana. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (4:56 PM)
Iran s parliament speaker on Sunday called the leaders of the United States and Israel "filthy criminals" who will face "devastating blows" for their ongoing attacks on the Islamic Republic. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (1:12 PM)
Despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners Association has reassured the general public that there is sufficient fuel stock for the next 37 days in Sri Lanka, urging people not to panic unnecessarily. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (12:43 PM)
Thousands of flights have been affected across the Middle East and beyond since the U.S. and Israeli strikes, according to data on FlightAware, a flight tracking platform. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (2:59 PM)
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family was "cynical" murder that violated all the norms of human morality and international law. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (5:54 PM)
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Saudi Arabia has urged Sri Lankans residing in Saudi Arabia to remain attentive and cautious in light of the evolving security situation in the Middle East. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (2:20 PM)