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Indian Ocean sees the first U.S. attack on Iranian ship after Middle East war
Nearly 10 percent of Sri Lanka's population live in Gulf countries as expatriate workers
Attack was expected long ago
Salley was one of the trusted army generals by ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa since his defence secretary appointment
Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue
Sri Lanka Embassy in Beirut in contact with UNIFIL on medical treatment
UNIFIL said an Israeli Defence Force Merkava tank fired at an observation at its headquarters Naqoura
Commander of the US Pacific Fleet Stephen Koehler handed over a King Air aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force earlier
U.S. Admiral's visit comes two days after the arrival of Chinese war ship to Colombo
Apostolic Nuncio Brian Udaigwe assured Vatican's support for transparent investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks.
If hundreds of innocent lives were sacrificed for political purposes, it would be a profound tragedy
New President's party JVP has maintained strong anti-Indian sentiment in the past
US staff will train Sri Lanka Air Force for three months on operating and maintaining the aircraft
The maritime centre will provide academic and training collaborations in maritime safety and security,
Coincides with Indian warship visit
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USS O'kane arrives in Colombo Port
USS Spruance arrives in Colombo Port
Australia-Sri Lanka relationship heads into new terrain
Review of WTM notes that the group continues to play facilitating role in LTTE’s terrorist activities by fundraising
“We need to re-evaluate and update our strategies for combating these illegal activities.”
Indo-Pacific Endeavour will address regional security issues such as drug smuggling and illegal fishing
Indian submarines had visited Colombo earlier in 2024 and 2023
The joint military exercise is aimed at enhancing preparation and response to natural and man-made disasters,
China has assisted without external interference in Sri Lanka's internal matters: Defence Secretary
"To address the security and economic pressures that may affect Sri Lanka, considering potential developments in the ME
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