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)

A 28-year-old Sri Lankan woman was arrested at Chennai International Airport for obtaining an Indian passport with forged documents and attempting to travel abroad. MORE..

2 Mar 2026 (8:51 AM)

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)

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington s objectives are achieved. MORE..

2 Mar 2026 (8:16 AM)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that his country has accepted a U.S. request to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers. MORE..

2 Mar 2026 (8:03 AM)

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)