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…
Government data shows scale of Sri Lankan presence in Middle East
More than one million Sri Lankans are currently living and working across the Middle East, government figures show, highlighting the scale of the country’s labour links with the region as tensions continue to rise. Official data released this week shows…
Sri Lanka calls for restraint, immediate de-escalation in Middle East
The Sri Lankan government on Saturday called for “utmost restraint” and immediate steps to de-escalate rising hostilities in the Middle East, warning that further escalation could threaten regional and global stability. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign…
Middle East Crisis: Enough Fuel Stocks in Sri Lanka, Don’t Panic Buy
Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks to avoid any shortage despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, said. Speaking on public concerns over long queues reported at some filling stations,…
CAASL implements emergency plan amid Middle East airspace closures
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced the implementation of a special operational plan to facilitate flights and passengers departing from and arriving in Sri Lanka, following the escalating war situation in parts of the Middle East…
Notice for all Sri Lankans in Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East. The safety and well-being of the approximately one million Sri Lankan nationals residing and working in…
Middle East Crisis : 10 SriLankan Airlines flights cancelled
Due to the closure of airspace in certain parts of the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region, SriLankan Airlines has been compelled to cancel the following flights scheduled to operate today: The post Middle East Crisis : 10…
SriLankan Airlines warns of flight delays amid Middle East airspace closures
SriLankan Airlines has warned of possible flight delays due to the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries following heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. The airline said some flights are being rerouted via Saudi Arabian airspace to maintain…