35 persons rescued from distress Iranian vessel off Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy says 35 individuals have been rescued from an Iranian vessel in distress off Sri Lanka’s southern seas. MORE..
- Iran’s IRGC say they have ‘complete control’ over Strait of Hormuz
- 35 persons rescued from distress Iranian vessel off Galle
- SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of limited Middle East operations
- Around 180 sailors were onboard the distressed Iranian naval ship ‘IRIS Dena’ off Galle- FM
- US State Department orders non-emergency staff and families in Pakistan’s Lahore and Karachi to leave
- SLTDA takes policy decision to refrain from LGBTQ-focused tourism in Sri Lanka, AG tells court
- Israel says whoever is chosen as Iran’s next supreme leader will be ‘a target for elimination’
- Iran to hold three-day ‘farewell ceremony’ for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
- 32 Iranians rescued from warship “IRIS Dena” admitted to Karapitiya Hospital
- China calls for immediate stop to military operations in Middle East
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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..
32 Iranians rescued from warship “IRIS Dena” admitted to Karapitiya Hospital
A total of 32 Iranians, rescued from the Iranian warship “IRIS Dena” by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to Galle, have been admitted to the Karapitiya Hospital.
Iran to hold three-day ‘farewell ceremony’ for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran will hold a three-day “farewell ceremony” for its late leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday (1830 GMT) at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini prayer ground, according to state media. MORE..
Israel says whoever is chosen as Iran’s next supreme leader will be ‘a target for elimination’
Israel’s defense minister on Wednesday threatened whoever Iran picks to be the country’s next supreme leader, saying he will be “a target for elimination.” MORE..
SLTDA takes policy decision to refrain from LGBTQ-focused tourism in Sri Lanka, AG tells court
The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (04) that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has taken a policy decision to refrain from conducting tourism promotion programs specifically targeting the LGBTIQ community in Sri Lanka. MORE..
US State Department orders non-emergency staff and families in Pakistan’s Lahore and Karachi to leave
The U.S. State Department has ordered non-emergency staff and their families working in the consulates in Lahore and Karachi to leave the country due to safety concerns. MORE..
Around 180 sailors were onboard the distressed Iranian naval ship ‘IRIS Dena’ off Galle- FM
The Iranian naval ship “IRIS Dena”, which was in distress, had about 180 sailors on board.
SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of limited Middle East operations
SriLankan Airlines informs passengers that it is resuming limited operations to the Middle East. MORE..
Iran’s IRGC say they have ‘complete control’ over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps say they control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and any vessels seeking to pass through the waterway risk damage from missiles or stray drones. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 13,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have recorded a sharp decline of Rs. 13,000, driven by a downward trend in the global gold market, according to latest market data. MORE..
Trump orders oil tanker insurance support, says Navy could escort ships in Gulf
The U.S. Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, adding he had ordered the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf. MORE..
Navy deploys vessels to rescue distressed ship in Southern Seas
A rescue mission has been launched by the Sri Lanka Navy after a distress call was received from an Iranian ship approximately 40 nautical miles off the Galle Harbour. MORE..
Oil prices rise 1% as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply
Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed from past sessions after President Donald Trump raised the possibility of the U.S. Navy escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Iran launches second wave of missiles toward Israel
Israel’s military said early Wednesday that Iran had launched missiles toward the country for the second time in less than two hours. MORE..
Fire breaks out at transformer in front of Kalutara District Secretariat
A fire has broken out today in a transformer located in front of the Kalutara District Secretariat, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
32 Iranians rescued from warship “IRIS Dena” admitted to Karapitiya Hospital
A total of 32 Iranians, rescued from the Iranian warship “IRIS Dena” by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to Galle, have been admitted to the Karapitiya Hospital.
Iran to hold three-day ‘farewell ceremony’ for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran will hold a three-day “farewell ceremony” for its late leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday (1830 GMT) at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini prayer ground, according to state media. MORE..
Israel says whoever is chosen as Iran’s next supreme leader will be ‘a target for elimination’
Israel’s defense minister on Wednesday threatened whoever Iran picks to be the country’s next supreme leader, saying he will be “a target for elimination.” MORE..
SLTDA takes policy decision to refrain from LGBTQ-focused tourism in Sri Lanka, AG tells court
The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (04) that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has taken a policy decision to refrain from conducting tourism promotion programs specifically targeting the LGBTIQ community in Sri Lanka. MORE..
US State Department orders non-emergency staff and families in Pakistan’s Lahore and Karachi to leave
The U.S. State Department has ordered non-emergency staff and their families working in the consulates in Lahore and Karachi to leave the country due to safety concerns. MORE..
Around 180 sailors were onboard the distressed Iranian naval ship ‘IRIS Dena’ off Galle- FM
The Iranian naval ship “IRIS Dena”, which was in distress, had about 180 sailors on board.
SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of limited Middle East operations
SriLankan Airlines informs passengers that it is resuming limited operations to the Middle East. MORE..
Iran’s IRGC say they have ‘complete control’ over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps say they control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and any vessels seeking to pass through the waterway risk damage from missiles or stray drones. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 13,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have recorded a sharp decline of Rs. 13,000, driven by a downward trend in the global gold market, according to latest market data. MORE..
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Technology
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..
WhatsApp Web Down: Users face login issues on Meta-owned desktop platform
WhatsApp Web Down: Users face login issues on Meta-owned desktop platform
Several WhatsApp Web users have reported difficulties logging into their accounts, with the issue appearing to affect primarily iPhone users. 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
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..
Bengaluru to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL games after safety improvements
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play five home matches in this year’s Indian Premier League at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a stampede killed 11 people in June while fans were celebrating their maiden IPL title outside the arena, the franchise said on Tuesday. MORE..
Pakistan cricketers fined after failing to reach Twenty20 World Cup semifinals – Report
The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly fined players around $18,000 each after the team failed to qualify for Twenty20 World Cup semifinals. MORE..
T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals confirmed after India’s win
India secured their spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals with their win over the West Indies in the final Super 8 fixture. MORE..
