UN special committee likens Israeli policy in Gaza to genocide
2024-11-14
A UN special committee has said that Israeli policy and practice in Gaza is “consistent with the characteristics of genocide”.Continue Reading
US Embassy rescinds travel restrictions for Arugam Bay
2024-11-13
The US Embassy in Colombo has revoked the travel restriction it issued in October concerning the Arugam Bay area onContinue Reading
Arugam Bay threat warning : Update from Police Minister
2024-10-24
Three suspects have been arrested so far in connection to the potential threats to foreign tourists, especially Israelis, in theContinue Reading
Jewish centers in key areas of SL : Police give update
2024-10-24
The Sri Lanka Police has heightened security in the Ella, Weligama, and Colombo areas following the warning on potential attacksContinue Reading
Notice for all Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka
2024-10-24
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a special hotline for Israelis in distress or those needing to ensure their personal safety.Continue Reading
Israel calls on its citizens to leave Sri Lanka beach areas amid terror threats
2024-10-23
The National Security Council (NSC) of Israel has called on Israelis to leave Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay area and otherContinue Reading
Upcoming Tourist Season: Statement from Sri Lanka Tourism
2024-10-23
Sri Lanka Tourism has assured that the highest levels of safety and security will be maintained for all visitors throughoutContinue Reading
Rehan requests authorities to stop illegal Israeli activities in Sri Lanka
2024-10-23
Former Weligama Mayor and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Rehan Jayawickrema has raised concerns over the threats to Sri LankaContinue Reading
Israel building in Arugam Bay : Police reveal more details on threat
2024-10-23
The surge in Israeli tourists and the occupation of a building in the Arugam Bay area has prompted the USContinue Reading
Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed
2024-10-18
Israel has claimed that it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, an assassination that — if confirmed — would spell uncertaintyContinue Reading
Two SL soldiers injured in Israel attack on UN peacekeepers
2024-10-11
Two Sri Lankan UN peacekeepers in Lebanon have sustained minor injuries after a nearby village was targeted by an IsraeliContinue Reading
Fears of full-scale war as Israel vows response after Iran missile strikes
2024-10-02
Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s launch of dozens of missiles on Tuesday – sparking worries among its alliesContinue Reading
Lebanon sees deadliest day since civil war, as Israeli attacks kill 492
2024-09-24
Israeli air raids hitting mostly southern and eastern Lebanon have killed at least 492 people and wounded at least 1,645,Continue Reading
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly calls for end of Israeli occupation
2024-09-19
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution calling on Israel to end its illegal occupation ofContinue Reading
Israelis protest demanding ceasefire after six more captives killed in Gaza
2024-09-02
Tens of thousands of Israelis have hit the streets demanding a ceasefire deal and Israel’s main labour union has calledContinue Reading
President refutes claims of new SL consulate in Jerusalem
2024-08-28
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has refuted rumours about a new consulate in Jerusalem, stating the claims are false. Providing a clarification,Continue Reading
Israel announces emergency hotlines for immigrant workers amidst escalation in conflict
2024-08-06
Israeli authorities have taken measures to introduce emergency hotlines for immigrant workers, including Sri Lankans, in view of the escalatingContinue Reading
Hamas leader killed : 5 latest updates on Gaza war
2024-07-31
Hamas said its political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in “a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran”. Lebanon’sContinue Reading