Iran warns US strikes on nuclear sites will have everlasting consequences

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were “outrageous” and “will have everlasting consequences.”

Tehran “reserves all options” to retaliate, said the minister.

Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has detected the launch of missiles from Iran after U.S. strikes on...

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Meal charges for Parliament staff reduced

The House Committee of Parliament has decided to revise the meal charges levied on parliamentary staff, following requests made by staff members.

The decision was made when the committee met in Parliament on Saturday (21), chaired by Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

As per the committee’s earlier decision on May 23, charges for meals for parliamentary s...

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Sri Lanka emphasizes the importance of regional unity and shared progress

Sri Lanka has emphasized the importance of regional unity and shared progress, a crucial factor for South Asia.

Addressing the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum in Kunming, China, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra said South Asia, with its demographic strength and strategic location, along with cultural...

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31 still receiving treatment following Dunhinda bus accident

A total of 31 individuals, who sustained injuries in yesterday’s bus accident along the Badulla- Mahiyanganaya main road in Dunhinda are still receiving treatment at the Badulla Teaching Hospital, Ada Derana reporter said.

The accident happened when a bus carrying a group of pilgrims overturned in Dunhinda at around 6:00 p.m. yesterday (21).

Three...

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UN Human Rights Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (23).

Human Rights Commissioner Türk will remain in the country until June 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism said.

This marks the first visit by a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Sri Lanka since...

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UN chief gravely alarmed by US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for the immediate de-escalation of the Israeli-Iranian conflict and for an ensuing ceasefire.

“I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today,” said the UN chief, reiterating that there is no military solution.

“This is a dangerous escalation in a region a...

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