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US intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources

U.S. intelligence indicates that Iran’s leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless U.S. and Israeli bombardment, according to three sources familiar with the matter. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 11:35 am

Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations

Michael Jackson’s estate has been granted a motion to enter arbitration after Frank Cascio and his adult siblings, who spent time with the late singer, accused him of being a ‘‘serial child predator’’ and sued his estate for child sex trafficking. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 12:37 pm

China unveils world’s strongest ultra-high-strength carbon fiber

China on Wednesday unveiled an independently developed T1200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber, the world’s strongest of its kind, designed for use in aerospace and other advanced industries. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 11:01 am

Air New Zealand cuts 1,100 flights over fuel price fears

New Zealand’s national airline said Thursday (Mar 12) it would cancel 1,100 flights over the next two months, pointing to the impact of the war in the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 2:24 pm

Iran sets conditions for ending war with US and Israel

Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the only way to end the war with the United States and Israel is the recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights, the payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression.

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 6:53 am

Sri Lanka joins ‘Open Government Partnership Regional Roundtable’ in Bangkok

Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam participated in the Open Government Partnership Regional Learning Exchange Roundtable held in Bangkok, Thailand. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 2:17 pm

One dead, 38 rescued from oil tankers ablaze in Gulf as Iran claims responsibility

The head of Iraq’s ports company told CNN on Thursday that it had rescued 38 crew members of two foreign oil tankers left ablaze in the Persian Gulf after coming under attack in Iraq’s territorial waters – but at least one person has died.

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 5:43 am

UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children

Britain’s media and privacy regulators on Thursday demanded that major social media platforms do more to keep children off their services, warning that companies were failing to enforce their own minimum age rules. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 8:34 am

300 to 400 slums destroyed after massive fire breaks out in Indian capital

A fire broke out at a fish market late at night on Wednesday in Matiala village in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. It started around 11:50 pm when vendors were packing up their stalls. Flames quickly spread to several nearby slums, threatening the homes of many families. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 9:36 am

Pentagon tells Congress the Iran war cost at least US$ 11 billion in first six days

Sen Chris Coons, the top Democrat on the subcommittee that deals with defense appropriations, indicated on Wednesday that the war in Iran cost at least US$ 11 billion in the first six days, according to early estimates. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 9:11 am

US to release 172 million barrels of oil to stabilise markets as Middle East conflict escalates

The United States Department of Energy announced its plan to offload 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve ‘‘beginning next week,’‘ following significant volatility in oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 10:02 am

PM Harini returns after concluding visit to Manila

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya who was on an official visit to Manila, Philippines following the invitation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has returned to Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 1:17 pm

Donald Trump claims “we won” in Iran

US President President Donald Trump claimed in remarks Wednesday that “we won” in the war with Iran, without providing substantial evidence of his claim. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 6:24 am

Narcotics worth Rs. 10 bln and assault rifles seized from intercepted trawlers

The value of the stock of narcotics seized from the two intercepted trawlers in seas off the Southern coast is estimated to be Rs. 10 billion, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 1:46 pm

Iran tells world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel as it fires on merchant ships

Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 8:12 am

Student killed, another injured in accident at international school in Kandy

A seven-year-old student has died after being run over by a vehicle belonging to a member of the board of directors of an international school in Mahaiyawa, Kandy, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 1:25 pm

UNICEF says more than 1,100 children injured or killed since Iran war began

The UN children’s agency (UNICEF) says the “intensifying conflict” between the United States, Israel and Iran is creating a “catastrophic” situation for millions of children across the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 9:01 am

Proposal to appoint new Ambassadors to Israel and Iran approved

The Parliamentary Committee on High Posts has approved the proposal to appoint Prof. M.I. Fazeeha Azmi as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 11:31 am

Sri Lanka’s opposition to propose ‘PSOP’ initiative to promote global peace and prosperity

Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the opposition is hoping to propose a new initiative titled ‘‘PSOP’’ (Peace, Stability, Order and Prosperity) aimed at promoting regional and global peace while addressing key socio-economic challenges. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 3:31 pm

Israel issues new evacuation warning in Lebanon after deadly strikes

Israel has issued an urgent warning for residents in Qasr Naba, in Lebanon’s Baalbek region, to evacuate the area. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 1:36 pm

Govt. to introduce priority bus service for persons with disabilities from April

The government has decided to launch a priority bus service for persons with disabilities starting next month. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 12:20 pm

US-Iran tensions could impact emerging market economies, Fitch Ratings warns

Emerging market economies may experience increased economic and financial strain due to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has cautioned. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 7:47 am

Middle East conflict could have major impact on Sri Lanka’s future - Mahinda Rajapaksa

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have a significant impact on the future of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 3:11 pm

Showers above 50 mm likely in some areas today

A few showers may occur in the Uva province and in the Batticaloa, Ampara, and Hambantota districts today (12), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 6:14 am

Four arrested with 19,060 litres of diesel in Biyagama

Four individuals have been arrested with a large quantity of illegally collected diesel during a raid in Biyagama, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 7:26 am

US Generals tell Donald Trump destroying Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka was ‘fun’

US President Donald Trump said he questioned the decision to sink an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 5:10 am

Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US and Israel’s war with Iran continues to have a historic impact on global fuel supplies. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 8:38 am

Three crew members ‘believed trapped’ aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: Shipping firm

Three crew members were “believed to be trapped” aboard a Thai bulk carrier that was hit by two projectiles on Wednesday (Mar 10) while travelling through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the vessel’s owner said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 12:13 pm

Iraq shuts down oil port operations after tanker attacks

Iraq’s oil ports have completely stopped operations following Iranian attacks on two oil tankers in its waters. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 12:43 pm

Around 1,800 cases of leptospirosis reported so far this year

Around 1,800 cases of leptospirosis have been reported so far this year, according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 10:22 am

Residents told to evacuate after ‘high risk explosive’ found in Christchurch, NZ

Residents have been evacuated from a suburb near Christchurch Airport after a ‘‘high-risk explosive’’ was found. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 10:43 am

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 600,000

The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 600,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 6:50 am

Abandoned pets become ‘hidden victims’ of Iran-US war

In a shocking result of the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel, which has seen missiles falling down in the Gulf states, thousands of pets have been abandoned. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 8:56 am

Two fishing trawlers with suspected drugs and weapons brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons were brought to Dikkowita Harbour today (12) after being seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in international waters south of the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 12:57 pm

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for Iran to halt its attacks on Gulf states, in a resolution that did not mention US or Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran’s ambassador to decry a “blatant misuse” of the international body. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 5:44 am

Five Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for infiltrating Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested five fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for infiltrating Sri Lankan waters. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 9:21 am

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 1:55 pm

Alarms sound in Bahrain, interior ministry says

The Bahrain interior ministry says alarms in the country have been activated.

(0)Comments | March 12, 2026 2:31 pm

Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon

The United States and Israel pounded Iran on Tuesday with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground called the most intense airstrikes of the war, despite global markets betting that President Donald Trump will seek to end the conflict soon. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 8:35 am

Iran’s revolutionary guards says it launched “most intense” operation

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched its “most intense and heaviest operation” since the start of the war, according to state media. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 7:56 am

Few showers expected in parts of the island today

A few showers are likely in the Northern and Eastern provinces today (11), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 5:41 am

Qatar Airways to operate 29 flights tomorrow including to Colombo

Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate 29 flights on Thursday: 15 departing Doha, and 14 coming in. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 6:10 am

ADB Chief commends Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilise the economy during meeting with PM Harini

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda during her official visit to Manila. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 6:40 am

Oil prices fall after IEA proposes biggest oil stock release in history

Oil prices dropped this morning after the Wall Street Journal reported the International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to bring down crude prices that have soared amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 11, 2026 8:16 am

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