SriLankan Airlines Saudi flights suspended until 1 November
SriLankan Airlines has extended its suspension of Colombo flights to Dammam and Riyadh until 1 November because of the regional security situation.
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Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis without telling Dhaka
Bangladesh has asked Saudi Arabia to explain the Mecca executions of two of its nationals, saying its officials were not told beforehand.
137 kg of crystal meth bound for Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu
Indian officers seized 137 kg of crystal methamphetamine meant for Sri Lanka in Nagapattinam and arrested four people, India's Finance Ministry said.
Nepal seeks Colombo embassy land allegedly sold by honorary consul
Nepal is trying to recover 1.5 acres bought in Rajagiriya in 1989, of which one acre was allegedly sold without authority, Nepalese…
Iran says oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Oman
Iran's military said an oil tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman while trying to cross a prohibited zone, according to…
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after five days
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving her post after five days, a White House official confirmed on Friday.
Trump waives tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas
US President Donald Trump has issued a national-interest waiver of sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act on purchasers of Russian oil…
Russia says Ukraine attacked Ryazan refinery as Kyiv resumes strikes
Russia said Ukraine attacked a refinery in Ryazan on Thursday after Volodymyr Zelensky said strikes on Russian oil sites would resume.
Pakistan parliament backs emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan's parliament endorsed emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at a joint sitting, despite protests by opposition lawmakers.
Trump says Fort Hood shooter’s execution will not be livestreamed
US President Donald Trump said Nidal Hasan's 3 December execution by firing squad will not be streamed, but victims' families may watch…