Assembly of experts to decide successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader

The process of selecting a successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader rests solely with the country’s powerful constitutional body known as the Assembly of Experts, according to Iran’s Constitution.

Sri Lanka’s Jayasuriya to step down, Contract runs till June

Sanath Jayasuriya has decided to step down as Sri Lanka’s men’s head coach following the team’s narrow defeat to Pakistan that ended their T20 World Cup campaign.

Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108

At least 108 people have died in an explosion at a school in southern Iran, according to a local prosecutor.

Stay vigilant: Sri Lankan government warns one million expats in the Middle East

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said that it is closely monitoring the prevailing security situation in the Middle East, stressing that the safety and well-being of nearly one million Sri Lankan nationals living and working in the region remain the government’s highest priority.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, state media says

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, state media confirms.

UAE intercepts 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones in Iranian attack

The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched towards the country since the start of the Iranian attack, the Ministry of Defence said.

Daughter and grandchild of Iran’s Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes

Trump claims Iran’s Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump.

Sri Lanka knock Pakistan out as New Zealand reach semi-finals

New Zealand have qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka denied Pakistan the massive victory margin they needed in their Super Eights clash in Kandy on Saturday.

Sri Lanka grants free 7-day visa extension for stranded foreing passengers

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced a special concession for foreign nationals stranded in Sri Lanka following the cancellation of Middle East–bound flights effective from February 28, 2026.

Iran defence minister, Guards commander killed in Israeli attacks; Reuters

Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, two sources familiar with Israel’s military operations and one regional source said.

Full list of Middle East cities where explosions were heard amid US-Iran conflict

Tensions have soared in the Middle East as the US-Israel alliance conducted a joint strike against Iran in a bid to topple its regime. However, what began as an Israeli ’pre-emptive military strike’ against Iran, escalated into proxy attacks on US bases in the Middle East by Iran and on pro-Iranian militant groups in the region by the US and Israel.

Iranian missiles shake Gulf cities after US, Israeli strikes on Iran

Iran fired missiles at several Arab Gulf cities on Saturday, causing waves of blasts, shaking windows and sending people rushing for cover in rare and potentially far-reaching attacks on a region that prides itself on its security.

CPC revises fuel prices effective from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced revisions to fuel prices, effective from midnight today (28), based on the monthly price formula.

Ministry issues advisory for Sri Lankans in Middle East

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has issued a special announcement regarding Sri Lankans residing in countries affected by the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Iran defence minister, Guards commander killed in Israeli attacks, three sources say

Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, two sources familiar with Israel’s military operations and one regional source said.

Sri Lanka Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues advisory to Sri Lankan nationals

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi has issued a notice advising Sri Lankan nationals in the United Arab Emirates to exercise caution in light of the current situation in the Middle East.

Sri Lanka calls for utmost restraint and immediate de-escalation in the Middle East

The Sri Lanka Government has expressed deep concern over the rapid escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, warning that the situation poses a serious threat to regional stability and international peace and security.

Namal urges preparedness amid rising global tensions

Former Minister and MP Namal Rajapaksa has called on the government to remain vigilant and prepared in the face of escalating global tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

Burj Khalifa evacuated as Israel-Iran conflict reaches Dubai’s doorstep

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was evacuated after explosions were heard across the city as Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting US military locations across the Gulf following joint American and Israeli attacks on Tehran.

Fuel stocks are sufficient for more than a month, no reason to panic: CPC

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said fuel stocks in the country and shipments in transit are sufficient for more than a month.

Foreign Ministry monitoring situation in Middle East; Emergency hotlines activated

The Foreign Affairs Ministry said that it is maintaining close contact with all Sri Lankan diplomatic missions across the Middle Eastern region and continues to closely monitor ongoing developments.

Ensure safety of Sri Lankans in Middle East: Sajith

While expressing his concern on the developments in the Middle East, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans living in the region.

This is not your war’: Omani foreign minister urges US ‘not to get sucked in further’

We have the first public reaction by Badr Albusaidi, the foreign minister of Oman, who had been mediating the recent rounds of indirect talks between the US and Iran.

Israeli security source says will continue Iran strikes ’as long as we need’

An Israeli security source said that strikes on Iran would continue for ’’as long as we need’’, after the US and Israel began targeting military and ballistic missile sites in the Islamic republic on Saturday.

Foreign Ministry activates emergency response for Sri Lankans in Middle East

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sri Lanka said that it is maintaining close and continuous contact with all Sri Lankan diplomatic missions across the Middle Eastern region amid the escalating tensions.

Mattala on standby to accommodate diverted flights if necessary: CAASL

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAASL) said that the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has been placed on standby to accommodate diverted flights if necessary amidts escalating tensions in the Middle East region.

Sri Lanka suspends all flights to Middle East

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has officially announced the immediate temporary suspension of all flights from Sri Lanka to destinations in the Middle East, citing the rapidly deteriorating military situation in the region.

SriLankan Airlines cancels ten flights to Middle East

SriLankan Airlines has cancelled ten flights scheduled to operate today due to the closure of airspace in certain parts of the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region, SriLankan Airlines said.

SLAF dismisses rumours of foreign military jets in Sri Lankan airspace

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has dismissed social media rumours claiming that foreign military jets have been granted clearance to operate within Sri Lankan airspace.