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One killed, 32 injured in Kuwait following Iranian strikes

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- One person has been killed and 32 injured in Iranian strikes on Kuwait, the country's health ministry said Sunday. All of the 32 injured are foreign nationals, according to Dr. ... Read More


Police to take action against individuals involved in unlawful hoarding of fuel

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- 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... Read More


Pope Leo voices 'deep concern' over Iran escalation

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- 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 ... Read More


Middle East crisis could impact Sri Lanka's economy - Prof. Tudor Weerasinghe

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Political analyst Professor Tudor Weerasinghe today (01) outlined the potential impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on Sri Lanka. Addressing a media briefing on the ... Read More


Alireza Arafi appointed to Iran's Leadership Council

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- 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, acco... Read More


One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- 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 ... Read More


Two Israelis killed, 120 injured in missile attack - IDF

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Two Israelis have been killed and over 120 injured in the two days since Operation Roaring Lion began, the Israel Defense Forces has confirmed. The first fatality occured when a... Read More


OPEC+ debates oil output boost as war disrupts shipments

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- OPEC+ will consider a larger-than-expected oil output increase on Sunday, two OPEC+ sources said after the U.S.-Israeli war on OPEC+ member Iran and Tehran's retaliation led to s... Read More


No Sri Lankans in Israel harmed in Iran attacks: Ambassador

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- No Sri Lankans have been known to be harmed in Israel following retaliatory attacks launched by Iran, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Israel, Nimal Bandara has confirmed to Ada De... Read More


Oil tanker attacked near coast of Oman

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- An oil tanker was attacked about five nautical miles off the coast of Masandam in Oman, the country's maritime security center said Sunday. Four people were injured and the whol... Read More