Conspiracy theories have sprung to life Iran declares five days of mourning  Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber named successor Iranian State media yesterday confirmed the death of the country’s President, Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in a mountainous area of north-western Iran, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. They were killed after the helicopter they were […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday expressed condolences following the demise of Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. He said that Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian and other senior Iranian officials. “I express my deepest sympathies and sincere ...

The Russian Embassy in Colombo in a statement yesterday observed double standards of international personalities and organisations in respect to human rights matters in Sri Lanka. The Embassy said that it had taken note of the increased external pressures on Sri Lanka by numerous Western political figures, diplomats and foreign human rights organisations criticizing it, the statement […]

Quite a few of our local artistes describe themselves as international recording stars…and global icons! Of course, we would love to have such performers in our midst, but, unfortunately, none of these artistes come into either of the categories – International Recording Stars, or Global Icons. According to informed sources, International Recording Artistes are individuals […]

Nairobi, Kenya – In a momentous celebration that brought together various dignitaries and distinguished guests, the High Commission of Sri Lanka and the Royal Thai Embassy in Kenya jointly hosted the International Vesak Day 2024 at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. This significant event commemorated the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away of Lord Buddha, […]

The Sri Lankan embassy in Viet Nam had a meeting with the top-most management of the iconic automobile manufacturer, Vinfast, at the latter’s corporate head office in Ha Noi to discuss and explore commercial and investment opportunities, thus benefiting both Sri Lanka and Vinfast. Vinfast is under parent company, Vingroup, one of the largest listed […]

Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador in Iran M. M. Zuhair has questioned the government’s stand on sending workers to Israel amidst growing international condemnation and isolation of the Jewish State over the Gaza genocide. Apropos ‘Labour Minister: Govt. won’t heed demand for severing diplomatic ties with Israel, halt sending workers,’ carried in the May 16 edition […]

“Search and rescue teams have reached the crash site of the helicopter carrying  president Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian,” the Iranian Red Crescent has said in a statement. (Aljazeera)  

By Norman Palihawadane Slave Island police Saturday arrested a businessman for assaulting Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh.The 33-year-old suspect was in police custody at the time of going to press. Police said that the suspect had assaulted the Ambassador at a shopping mall car park in Colombo. The incident took place over […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday expressed condolences following the demise of Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s tour of Europe, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar issued a cautionary message to Indian businesses. Speaking at an event in Kolkata, he highlighted the abnormal situation in Ladakh. He emphasized that the situation at the disputed border cannot be disregarded by any Indian citizen. In 2020, China’s breach […]

(Reuters) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday, after search teams located the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province.

Hopes are fading that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have survived a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday after search teams located the wreckage.

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told Reuters, and rescuers were making their way to the site of the incident.

During his official visit to Indonesia, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. The meeting took place today (19) at the, United In Diversity Bali Campus on Kura Kura Bali Island. The discussion covered key topics such as the Global Blended Finance […]

A helicopter carrying the Iranian president has been involved in an accident, state media is reporting. State media says President Ebrahim Raisi was on board a helicopter that experienced a hard landing on Sunday.  It was also said to be carrying Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. The Interior Minister said rescuers were still trying to […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshikedi in the capital Kinshasa, involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge said on the state-run broadcaster RTNC TV that several suspects have been detained and the “situation is now under control”. His […]

by Rajan Philips The attempted assassination of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has sent shivers down western spines. In a rare moment of unity, both Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin condemned the shooting. The identity of the arrested shooter has not been made public, but he is believed to be a 71 year old poet […]