US confirms submarine sank Iranian warship in Indian Ocean with torpedo
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says that in the Indian Ocean, the US sank “an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters”. MORE..
- Cabinet approves fertilizer subsidies for 2026 ‘Yala’ season
- President reviews economic impact of Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka, directs urgent preventive measures
- Iran postpones state funeral for Khamenei
- Spain’s PM says ‘no to the war’ in Iran despite Trump’s trade threat
- Sri Lanka Navy reveals more information after Iranian ship sinks off southern coast
- Sri Lanka-Iran ties broadened significantly under Khamenei’s tenure: FM Vijitha Herath
- US confirms submarine sank Iranian warship in Indian Ocean with torpedo
- Around 80 bodies recovered after US submarine sunk Iranian warship
- US says Iran firing fewer missiles, US strikes to expand inland
- NATO destroys Iranian missile heading for Turkey, frontrunner for supreme leader emerges
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NATO destroys Iranian missile heading for Turkey, frontrunner for supreme leader emerges
The powerful son of Iran’s slain supreme leader emerged on Wednesday as a frontrunner to succeed him as the U.S. stepped up its military campaign against Tehran and NATO air defences destroyed a missile heading from Iran into Turkish airspace. MORE..
US says Iran firing fewer missiles, US strikes to expand inland
Iran is firing fewer missiles than it did at the start of the war on Feb 28, the top US general said on March 4, as he argued Iran’s military capabilities were greatly diminished as the United States expands its strikes inside Iran. MORE..
Around 80 bodies recovered after US submarine sunk Iranian warship
About 80 bodies have been recovered so far from the Iranian naval ship IRIS Dena, which sank off the coast of Sri Lanka following an attack by a U.S. military submarine, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra told Ada Derana. MORE..
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Sri Lanka-Iran ties broadened significantly under Khamenei’s tenure: FM Vijitha Herath
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Heath today visited the Iranian Embassy in Colombo to offer his condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran on the recent passing of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. MORE..
Sri Lanka Navy reveals more information after Iranian ship sinks off southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy has provided further details regarding the Iranian ship which reportedly sank off Sri Lanka’s southern coast. MORE..
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Spain’s PM says ‘no to the war’ in Iran despite Trump’s trade threat
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez again criticized the US and Israel’s military actions in Iran, standing firm on Wednesday against trade threats from Washington and warning that the war in the Middle East risked “playing Russian roulette” with millions of lives. MORE..
Iran postpones state funeral for Khamenei
Iran announced that a state funeral for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which had been planned for Wednesday evening in Tehran, was postponed “in anticipation of unprecedented turnout,” state television reported. MORE..
President reviews economic impact of Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka, directs urgent preventive measures
A high-level discussion was held today (04) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to examine the potential impact of the current war situation in the Middle East on Sri Lanka’s economy and to identify the urgent measures required to manage it effectively. MORE..
Cabinet approves fertilizer subsidies for 2026 ‘Yala’ season
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide financial assistance to farmers cultivating paddy fields for the 2026 Yala season to purchase fertilizers. MORE..
Cabinet nod to gazette bill seeking to abolish ‘Chief of Defence Staff’ post
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish in the Government Gazette the draft bill seeking to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009. MORE..
Sri Lanka President condemns violence, assures support in phone call with UAE President
President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that he held a phone call with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to express his sadness over the recent attacks suffered by the Emirates. MORE..
‘Geography is permanent, but peace is a choice’: Ali Sabry on Middle East crisis
Sri Lanka’s former Justice Minister Ali Sabry has expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East, urging restraint and dialogue amid escalating regional instability. MORE..
Govt to remove CESS levy on over 2,600 HS codes
The government has decided to remove the CESS levy on goods and material imported under 2,600 identified HS codes over a four-year period. MORE..
Israel says it has begun a new wave of strikes on Tehran
A large explosion has been reported in eastern Tehran, according to Iranian state media and an AFP news agency reporter in the city. MORE..
China calls for immediate stop to military operations in Middle East
Regarding the Iran situation, a Chinese spokesperson said on Wednesday that China calls for an immediate stop to military operations, preventing further escalation of tensions, and resuming dialogue and negotiations to uphold peace and stability in the Middle East. MORE..
US says Iran firing fewer missiles, US strikes to expand inland
Iran is firing fewer missiles than it did at the start of the war on Feb 28, the top US general said on March 4, as he argued Iran’s military capabilities were greatly diminished as the United States expands its strikes inside Iran. MORE..
Around 80 bodies recovered after US submarine sunk Iranian warship
About 80 bodies have been recovered so far from the Iranian naval ship IRIS Dena, which sank off the coast of Sri Lanka following an attack by a U.S. military submarine, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra told Ada Derana. MORE..
Sri Lanka-Iran ties broadened significantly under Khamenei’s tenure: FM Vijitha Herath
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Heath today visited the Iranian Embassy in Colombo to offer his condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran on the recent passing of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. MORE..
Sri Lanka Navy reveals more information after Iranian ship sinks off southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy has provided further details regarding the Iranian ship which reportedly sank off Sri Lanka’s southern coast. MORE..
Spain’s PM says ‘no to the war’ in Iran despite Trump’s trade threat
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez again criticized the US and Israel’s military actions in Iran, standing firm on Wednesday against trade threats from Washington and warning that the war in the Middle East risked “playing Russian roulette” with millions of lives. MORE..
Iran postpones state funeral for Khamenei
Iran announced that a state funeral for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which had been planned for Wednesday evening in Tehran, was postponed “in anticipation of unprecedented turnout,” state television reported. MORE..
President reviews economic impact of Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka, directs urgent preventive measures
A high-level discussion was held today (04) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to examine the potential impact of the current war situation in the Middle East on Sri Lanka’s economy and to identify the urgent measures required to manage it effectively. MORE..
Cabinet approves fertilizer subsidies for 2026 ‘Yala’ season
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide financial assistance to farmers cultivating paddy fields for the 2026 Yala season to purchase fertilizers. MORE..
Cabinet nod to gazette bill seeking to abolish ‘Chief of Defence Staff’ post
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish in the Government Gazette the draft bill seeking to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009. MORE..
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Technology
TikTok won’t protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - the controversial privacy feature used by nearly all its rivals - arguing it makes users less safe. MORE..
Amazon cloud unit’s data centers in UAE, Bahrain damaged in drone strikes
Amazon cloud unit’s data centers in UAE, Bahrain damaged in drone strikes
Amazon said on Monday some of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were damaged by drone strikes in the Middle East conflict, disrupting cloud services and making a recovery “prolonged”. MORE..
Iran internet blackout continues with no end in sight
Iran internet blackout continues with no end in sight
For more than 36 hours, internet access has been largely blocked in Iran after US and Israeli strikes on the country, according to internet monitoring organisations. MORE..
Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15 – reports
Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15 – reports
Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. MORE..
Entertainment
Vampire tale ‘Sinners’ wins top Actor Award and sets up Oscars battle
Supernatural thriller ‘‘Sinners’‘ claimed the Actor Award for best movie cast on Sunday, a victory that sets up a face-off with ‘‘One Battle After Another’‘ for the prestigious Best Picture prize at the upcoming Oscars. MORE..
War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid
War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid
Tributes have been paid to the war photographer Paul Conroy who has died at the age of 61. MORE..
Rosé makes history for K-Pop with BRIT Awards 2026 win
Rosé makes history for K-Pop with BRIT Awards 2026 win
Rosé winning Best International Song at the BRIT Awards 2026 marks a landmark moment for Korean musicians overseas as the BLACKPINK star is the first K-pop artist to take home a win at the U.K.’s biggest night for music. MORE.
Bruno Mars returns after nearly a decade with fourth solo album ‘The Romantic’
Bruno Mars returns after nearly a decade with fourth solo album ‘The Romantic’
Pop superstar Bruno Mars ended a nearly 10-year solo hiatus with the release of his fourth studio album, ‘The Romantic.’ MORE..
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Sports
Allen’s blazing century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final
New Zealand stormed into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the first semi-final at Eden Gardens. MORE..
South Africa post 169/8 vs New Zealand in T20 WC semi-final
South Africa set a competitive target after posting 169 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens. MORE..
New Zealand opt to bowl in T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa
New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the first semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup in Kolkata today (04).
South Africa to take on New Zealand in T20 World Cup semifinal today
South Africa will take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata today. MORE..
‘I really don’t care’ if Iran plays in World Cup - Trump
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he did not care whether Iran participated in this summer’s soccer World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. MORE..
