COLOMBO (News 1st);  U.S. President Donald Trump says the situation involving Iran is “moving along very rapidly,” calling current developments positive while emphasizing the strength of the U.S. military.Speaking about ongoing actions related to Iran, Trump said the situation is “doing very we...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the loss of a U.S. KC‑135 refueling aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, after an incident involving two aircraft operating in friendly airspace.According to CENTCOM, the incident resulted in one aircraft going down in western Iraq...

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since being appointed, stating that the Strait of Hormuz will continue to be closed and threatening to open new fronts should the US and Israel continue the war.He called for bases hosting US forces in region to close or attacks ...

COLOMBO(News 1st); The price of aviation fuel in the country has been increased in line with the rise in aviation fuel prices in the global market.Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Mayura Netthikumara, said the increase was necessary due to the military situation in the Midd...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The concept of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace, a vision first championed by Sri Lanka more than five decades ago, took centre stage again as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra called for renewed commitment to safeguarding one of the wo...