All flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East suspended until further notice
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all Middle East–bound flight operations due to multiple regional airspace closures. Airport authorities said that all carriers operating to and from Middle Eastern destinations have temporarily halted…
Iran’s state media confirm death of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
Iran’s state media has confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader since 1989, has died at the age of 86. The announcement came early Sunday morning following a round of U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Tehran and…
Foreign Coach set to Replace Jayasuriya as SLC Opens Talks
Sri Lanka Cricket has begun discussions with several foreign candidates to replace head coach Sanath Jayasuriya, who has announced his intention to step down from the position, officials said. SLC Chief Executive Officer Ashley de Silva told the Sunday Times…
Free Sri Lanka Visa Extension for Foreigners Stranded by Middle East Crisis
The Sri Lankan government has announced a free seven-day visa extension for foreign visitors who are unable to leave the country due to flight cancellations linked to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The Department of Immigration and Emigration…
One Killed, Seven Injured at Abu Dhabi Airport Amid Iranian Strikes
At least one person was killed and seven wounded during an “incident” at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, officials said Sunday after Iranian strikes targeting the UAE and Gulf states. “Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed an incident at Zayed International Airport…
Debris from Intercepted Drone causes Fire at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab
Dubai authorities said a drone was intercepted over the emirate, with falling debris causing a minor fire on the outer façade of the Burj Al Arab. In a statement, officials said Civil Defence teams responded immediately to the incident and…
Dubai Airport Damaged, Luxury Hotel Hit in Iranian Strikes
Dubai International Airport sustained minor damage and four people were injured after Iranian strikes hit parts of the emirate, authorities said Saturday, as Tehran launched attacks across the region in retaliation for what it described as a “massive” ongoing assault…
Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli officials claimed Saturday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in recent joint U.S.–Israeli strikes, while Iranian authorities swiftly denied the reports, calling them false. Trump said Khamenei was among senior…
Statement by UN Secretary-General on Iran
Statement by the Secretary-General on Iran Statements | António Guterres, Secretary-General I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the…
Fuel prices revised; Auto Diesel, Petrol 92 and Super Diesel increased
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) on Saturday announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight today. According to the price adjustment, Auto Diesel has been increased by Rs. 4 to Rs. 281 per litre, while Petrol Octane 92 has…