Sri Lanka

How a US submarine torpedoed an Iranian frigate for first time since WWII during Iran strikes

The March 4 incident in the Indian Ocean marked the first time an American submarine had torpedoed an enemy vessel since the last days of World War II.

The US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 1, 2026.
 A US submarine sinks Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in support of Operation Epic Fury off Sri Lanka's coast on March 4, 2026 at Sea in the Indian Ocean.

Iranian aircraft leaves India with sailors, bodies as Indian ships granted passage through Hormuz

The Iranian military ship IRIS Lavan is docked at a port in Kochi, India, March 7, 2026.

India let Iran warship dock the day US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka.

'Quiet death': At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, some still missing


Intruder breaks into Seoul Israeli Embassy, causes property damage - report

There were no subsequent reports of anyone wounded from the incident. However, the report noted, at the time, that the intruder had not been found.

 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 4, 2019: EMBASSY OF ISRAEL - sign at building entrance (illustrative)

Sri Lankan police arrest two suspects for allegedly planning attack on Israeli tourism spot

The area is frequented by Israeli tourists, who are believed to be the target of the attack.

 Weligama Beach, Sri Lanka

Israelis in Sri Lanka called to evacuate immediately following terror threat at tourist beaches

The US embassy in Sri Lanka also released a security alert stating it had received "credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area".

 Weligama Beach, Sri Lanka

Is Sri Lanka the new luxury hospitality getaway for Israelis?

Exploring the wonders of Sri Lanka was a marvel, with famed tea plantations, temple houses, and beaches.

 ANANTARA KALUTARA, a resort on the picturesque southwest coast, where the Kalu Ganga River meets the Indian Ocean.

Iran's Raisi to Israel: 'Attack could lead to end of Zionist regime'

A few days after the attack attributed to Israel in Isfahan, the Iranian president sent a threat towards the Jewish state if they carry out an attack against the IRGC.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits the military equipment of IRGC Navy in Bandar Abbas, Iran, February 2, 2024.

The Tea Brand that Conquered Asia is Coming to Israel with Yapaura

Yapaura launches Dilmah's iced tea lineup in Israel, offering black and green varieties with flavors like peach, lemon-Louisa, and ginger-lemon and honey.


We found the perfect substitute for the Maldives, with a direct flight

Sri Lanka's tropical paradise offers idyllic beaches, extreme activities, lush landscapes, and ancient temples, easily reached by new direct flights.

 Tea Trail Resort

Smuggler kidnaps, imprisons Sri Lankan woman in apartment outside Jerusalem

The mother had called the police the day prior and explained that her daughter had been kidnapped by a man whom she knew.

 Israeli police guard while Palestinians perform Friday prayers in the East Jerusalem  Neighborhood of Ras Al Amud, January 19, 2024.

Sri Lankan workers plug gap in Israeli labor force

Sir Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara has been working tirelessly with the Israeli and Sri Lankan governments to find a solution to this problem.

An Israeli volunteer walks with a weapon as he helps farmers from Kibbutz Beeri, Israel, to pick avocados from their land as part of an initiative to help farmers from Kibbutzes in Israel near the border with Gaza to pick the crops after the October 7 deadly attack by Hamas gunmen from Gaza in the K

Israel-Hamas war: Sri Lankans have helped support Israel since Oct. 7 - comment

While the attacks of October 7 have left death and destruction in their wake, one thing that they failed to damage was the relationship between Israel and Sri Lanka.

 SRI LANKAN volunteers help out on a farm in Israel.