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Former Chief of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), retired Army Major General Suresh Saleh, has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). The petition has been...

Eyewitness footage from an airport in Azerbaijan has captured a suspected Iranian drone attack. According to the country’s foreign ministry, another drone launched from Iran struck an area near a school, resulting in injuries to at least two people.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning that the United States will "bitterly regret" the torpedo attack on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. Speaking on 'X', Araghchi said, "The United States has committed a great...

It has been reported that sailors aboard the second Iranian ship, currently anchored near Sri Lankan territorial waters, will be repatriated to their country by Sri Lankan Navy vessels starting from 2 pm today. Following the American attacks on the...

Over 200 business leaders and policymakers convene in Colombo as government unveils structural reforms to attract investment and grow the economy. The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka concluded its flagship CEO Forum 2026 on 25 February with government...

  The Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the international community. The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be held from 5-7 March, 2026. Prime Minister Shri...

Emirates can confirm that it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. This follows the partial re-opening of regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights. For 5 and 6 March, over 100 flights will depart...

A Russian ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) has reportedly been attacked by a Ukrainian drone in the Mediterranean Sea.

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage stated that Sri Lanka Cricket is currently in discussions with the International Cricket Council regarding the transfer of game administration to either an interim management committee or an authorized official.

Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe has stated that Sri Lanka is expected to lose between US$10 and 12 million per week due to a decline in foreign tourist arrivals amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East.Meanwhile, a flight...