The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, claimed #8288;responsibility for downing a U.S. military refueling aircraft in western Iraq on Thursday. MORE..
13 Mar 2026 (9:13 AM)
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been arrested today (12) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with investigations into the controversial Airbus deal. MORE..
12 Mar 2026 (8:32 PM)
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger political, economic and security cooperation among countries in the Indian Ocean region, warning that the absence of regional integration has left the area vulnerable at a time of escalating geopolitical tensions. MORE..
12 Mar 2026 (11:33 PM)
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SL CERT) has issued a public advisory urging people to exercise caution when engaging with online advertisements as the festive season approaches. MORE..
13 Mar 2026 (10:23 AM)
The United States has struck about 6,000 targets in Iran and damaged or destroyed more than 90 Iranian vessels, including over 60 ships and at least 30 minelayers, as part of the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, according to an official U.S. military fact sheet released on Wednesday. MORE..
13 Mar 2026 (8:37 AM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with representatives of the engineers trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) this morning (12) at the Presidential Secretariat regarding the ongoing restructuring process of the Board. MORE..
12 Mar 2026 (10:20 PM)