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Between 85% and 90% of the global Muslim population follows Sunni Islam, while 10% to 15% follow Shia Islam. In Iran, which has a Shia majority, between 85% and 90% of the Muslim population belongs to Twelver, or Ithna Ashari Shia Islam, which is the

Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup campaign fizzled out with a game to spare, but their final Super Eight clash against Pakistan at Pallekele was no dead rubber. Pride was at stake and so, too, was Pakistan's semi-final fate. The equation was simple: Pakistan needed a thumping win to leapfrog New Zealand. Sri Lanka, blowing hot [...]

Head coach does not want to extend his term, which began shortly after the 2024 T20 World Cup

Last Saturday, a massive American and Israeli attack on Iran killed the country's 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as several high-ranking military officials including Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and Army Chief General

Following the assassination of Iran's eighty-six-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking military officials in the country, as a result of a massive joint military operation launched by the United States and Israel, va

Iranian authorities announced in an official statement released on Sunday that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a religious member of the Guardian Council, has been chosen for the country's interim leadership council. Mohsen Dehna, spokesperson for Iran's Ex

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East. The safety and well-being of approximately one million Sri Lankan nationals living and working in the region remain the Government's highest priority. In light of prevailing regional volatility, Sri Lankan citizens in...

The Sri Lanka Police strongly urges the public to refrain from unnecessarily hoarding fuel, citing the current unstable situation in the Middle East region. A statement issued by the Police Media Division on March 01 indicates that it has been observ

The Israeli Air Force has launched a second round of new attacks on Tehran, the capital of Iran, and explosions have been reported from several areas of the city. This situation has further escalated after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamene

Reuters - The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat and give Iranians a chance to topple their rulers. The strikes put nearby oil-producing Gulf Arab countries on edge as fears of escalation grew,...

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan against the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint attack by the United States and Israel. At least nine people were killed during a pro-Iranian protest held near the Ame

Impact on Flights for Tourism, Tea, Trade Supply Chain and Remittances Commenting from Bahrain, the CEO of MTI Consulting has cautioned that the Sri Lankan economy could be stress-tested as the war in the Gulf escalates. According to Hilmy Cader, the airlines from the 6 Gulf Countries have around 140 scheduled commercial flights a week,...

Following a record breaking year for Sri Lanka's largest private sector retail bank, HNB PLC's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Damith Pallewatte, was named Sri Lanka's 'Bank CEO of the Year 2025' by the Global CEO Forum. The CEO of the Year Awards - which was hosted at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, recognises leadership excellence...

Iran has launched a new series of attacks in response to attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, including the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Their main targets have been American military bases in the Gulf r

There is currently significant attention on an unprecedented series of attacks launched by Iran against the Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates. While the UAE has been making strenuous efforts to de-escalate regional conflicts through dia

Reports indicate that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 other commanders have been killed in a massive missile attack launched by the United States and Israel. Approximately 30 missiles struck Khamenei's office complex, and his daug

SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of multiple flights scheduled to operate today (01) due to the continued closure of airspace in certain parts of the Middle East. The affected services include routes between Colombo and several regional destinations, namely Dubai, Doha, Dammam, Riyadh, and Kuwait City. Cancelled flights UL231 Colombo - Dubai UL232 Dubai...

Our experts, Urooj Mumtaz and Farveez Maharoof, want change, but can't spot any real alternatives in either the Pakistan or the Sri Lanka set-up

A series of massive flight disruptions has now been created across the Middle East region due to attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28, 2026, and the subsequent retaliatory actions. As of March 1, 2026, this crisis c

In a display of grit, tactical discipline, and signature flair, Kandy Sports Club secured their berth in the Semi Finals with a hard-fought victory over a resilient Army Sports Club side, at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium yesterday.

Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Mr. D.J. Rajakaruna, emphasizes that there is no risk of any fuel crisis in Sri Lanka amidst the prevailing war situation in the Middle East region.He clarified these points as a tendency for people in so

Iran's state media has officially confirmed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated inside his office in a series of joint airstrikes launched by the United States and Israel. Following these attacks on Saturday morning, Ir

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says that there is no disruption to the country's fuel supply amidst the ongoing situation in the Middle East. Speaking exclusively to Newsfirst, Chairman of CPC, D. J. A. S. De S Rajakaruna assured that CPC currently retains sufficient fuel reserves for one month.He added that fuel imports scheduled for this month will arrive via India and Singapore rather than through the Hormuz region, noting that alternative supply arrangements have already been secured.Rajakaruna highlighted that there is no risk of an immediate fuel shortage, assuring that existing reserves are sufficient to meet national demand for at least one month. He assured that fuel distribution process will be made efficient and urged the public to remain calm and avoid unnecessary panic buying, stressing that fuel distribution will continue without disruption.

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