CPC to continue uninterrupted fuel distribution – Chairman
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says it will continue fuel distribution without interruption. MORE..
- One killed, 32 injured in Kuwait following Iranian strikes
- Death toll in UAE rises to three, another 58 injured in strikes
- CPC to continue uninterrupted fuel distribution – Chairman
- Sri Lankan nationals among 58 civilians with minor injuries after Iranian attacks on UAE
- No plans to close Strait of Hormuz: Iran FM
- Three US service members killed in action, military says
- Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
- Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Israeli-US strikes - report
- Lanka IOC confirms adequate fuel stocks islandwide; Public urged to avoid panic buying
- Trump says new Iranian leaders want to talk
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Urging Iranians to overthrow their clerical rulers, the US launched “major combat operations” along with Israel against Iran early on Saturday. MORE..
Trump says new Iranian leaders want to talk
Donald Trump has been speaking to the The Atlantic magazine about the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. MORE..
Lanka IOC confirms adequate fuel stocks islandwide; Public urged to avoid panic buying
Lanka IOC has announced that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are currently available at all supply locations across the island. MORE..
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Israeli-US strikes - report
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who served as Iranian president from 2005 until 2013, was killed in an Israeli-US airstrike, the Iranian Labor News Agency reported on Sunday. MORE..
Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into a new war. MORE..
Three US service members killed in action, military says
The US military has said three service members have been killed in action. MORE..
No plans to close Strait of Hormuz: Iran FM
Iran’s leadership transition is proceeding under constitutional procedures following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera. MORE..
Sri Lankan nationals among 58 civilians with minor injuries after Iranian attacks on UAE
The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that civilian casualties were reported following recent missile and drone attacks linked to Iran. MORE..
Death toll in UAE rises to three, another 58 injured in strikes
Three people in the United Arab Emirates have been killed in Iran’s retaliatory strikes, the country’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Sunday. MORE..
One killed, 32 injured in Kuwait following Iranian strikes
One person has been killed and 32 injured in Iranian strikes on Kuwait, the country’s health ministry said Sunday. MORE..
Police to take action against individuals involved in unlawful hoarding of fuel
Sri Lanka Police will conduct investigations and initiate legal proceedings against any individuals or groups involved in the unlawful hoarding of fuel, profiteering by reselling at inflated prices, or disseminating false and misleading information regarding fuel availability on social media platforms, the Police Headquarters announced. MORE..
Pope Leo voices ‘deep concern’ over Iran escalation
Pope Leo XIV voiced concern on Sunday about developments in the Middle East and Iran, urging the parties involved to stop what he called a “spiral of violence” before it becomes an “irreparable abyss.” MORE..
Middle East crisis could impact Sri Lanka’s economy – Prof. Tudor Weerasinghe
Political analyst Professor Tudor Weerasinghe today (01) outlined the potential impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on Sri Lanka. MORE..
Alireza Arafi appointed to Iran’s Leadership Council
Iran has appointed Alireza Arafi as the jurist member of its temporary Leadership Council following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, according to state media. MORE..
One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region
One person has been killed and 11 injured at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. MORE..
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the killing of Khamenei is ‘cynical’ murder
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family was “cynical” murder that violated all the norms of human morality and international law. MORE..
Lanka IOC confirms adequate fuel stocks islandwide; Public urged to avoid panic buying
Lanka IOC has announced that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are currently available at all supply locations across the island. MORE..
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Israeli-US strikes - report
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who served as Iranian president from 2005 until 2013, was killed in an Israeli-US airstrike, the Iranian Labor News Agency reported on Sunday. MORE..
Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into a new war. MORE..
Three US service members killed in action, military says
The US military has said three service members have been killed in action. MORE..
No plans to close Strait of Hormuz: Iran FM
Iran’s leadership transition is proceeding under constitutional procedures following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera. MORE..
Sri Lankan nationals among 58 civilians with minor injuries after Iranian attacks on UAE
The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that civilian casualties were reported following recent missile and drone attacks linked to Iran. MORE..
Death toll in UAE rises to three, another 58 injured in strikes
Three people in the United Arab Emirates have been killed in Iran’s retaliatory strikes, the country’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Sunday. MORE..
One killed, 32 injured in Kuwait following Iranian strikes
One person has been killed and 32 injured in Iranian strikes on Kuwait, the country’s health ministry said Sunday. MORE..
Police to take action against individuals involved in unlawful hoarding of fuel
Sri Lanka Police will conduct investigations and initiate legal proceedings against any individuals or groups involved in the unlawful hoarding of fuel, profiteering by reselling at inflated prices, or disseminating false and misleading information regarding fuel availability on social media platforms, the Police Headquarters announced. MORE..
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Technology
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..
Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban
Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban
Instagram said it would notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia’s ban on the use of social media for under 16s. MORE..
Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
Google disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking group that breached at least 53 organizations across 42 countries, the company said Wednesday. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $110 billion deal as Netflix bows out of race
Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $110 billion deal as Netflix bows out of race
Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $110 billion deal, ending a high-stakes bidding war after Netflix walked away from its agreement with the HBO Max owner. MORE..
Indian actor-politician Vijay’s wife files for divorce, alleges infidelity
Indian actor-politician Vijay’s wife files for divorce, alleges infidelity
Sankgeetha Vijay, wife of actor-politician and TVK founder Joseph Vijay Chandrasekar has petitioned a court near here seeking divorce. MORE..
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UK
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Canada
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Qatar
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Saudi Arabia
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Sports
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..
Ananda-Nalanda ‘Battle of the Maroons’ ends in a draw
The 96th Battle of the Maroons between Ananda College and Nalanda College ended in a draw at the SSC Grounds. MORE..
T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets to extend unbeaten run
South Africa produced an unconvincing performance with the bat but beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand. MORE..
T20 World Cup: India opt to field first against West Indies in Kolkata
Defending champions Team India won the toss and decided to field against the two-time champions West Indies in a do-or-die Super eight fixture in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday. MORE..
“I’m very sad as a coach that we’re not in the semi-finals”: Sanath Jayasuriya
Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya has apologised to Sri Lanka fans for the team’s woeful showing in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka were the only team in their group to finish winless, having also lost to Zimbabwe in the group stage. MORE..
