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March 1, 2026
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Sri Lanka issues temporary visa extension amid Middle East–bound flight cancellations
COLOMBO : In view of the cancellation of Middle East–bound flights effective from 28 February 2026, passengers who are unable to depart Sri Lanka within the validity period of their visas may encounter difficulties, the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration stated. To address this situation, the Department of Immigration and Emigration has decided to...
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March 1, 2026
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The SCY-GOV – Supreme Chamber of Youth Governance Leadership Council meets ambassador of Palestine
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO – The SCY-GOV – Supreme Chamber of Youth Governance Leadership Council met Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka is His Excellency Ihab I.M. Khalil, at the Embassy of Palestine on Wednesday, February 25. The delegation was led by the Supreme National Chairman of SCY-GOV, Umair Nawshad, together with the National...
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March 1, 2026
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Israeli-Iran Conflict : Russia calls for an immediate return to a political and diplomatic track
Statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding military aggression of the United States and IsraelStatement by the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding military aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran COLOMBO : On the morning of February 28, US and Israeli armed forces carried out airstrikes on the territory of Iran. The scope and...
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March 1, 2026
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Trump calls for regime change in Iran following US-Israeli attack
US and Israel strike: President Donald Trump has indicated Saturday’s massive US-Israeli attack on Iran is aimed at overturning Tehran’s government. The attack has killed more than 200 people, according to Iranian state media. Israel’s prime minister says there are signs Iran’s supreme leader is “no longer with us,” but an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says he’s “safe and sound.” The strikes...
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March 1, 2026
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Sri Lanka foreign ministry issues special announcement on the present situation in the Middle East
COLOMBO : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka is closelymonitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East. The safety and well-being ofapproximately one million Sri Lankan nationals living and working in the region remain theGovernment’s highest priority.In light of prevailing regional volatility, Sri Lankan citizens in the Middle...
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