US attacks Iran-backed militia bases in Iraq and Syria
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The US has conducted air strikes in Iraq and Syria against an Iran-backed Iraqi militia blamed for an attack that killed an American...
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Impeachment inquiry: White House attacks witness who heard ‘improper’ call
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The White House attacked its own top Ukraine official as he testified to an impeachment hearing that a phone call made by the president...
Maritime coalition launched to protect Gulf shipping after Iran attacks
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A US-led naval coalition officially launched operations in Bahrain Thursday to protect shipping in the Arabian Gulf, after a string of attacks that Washington...
Gulf tanker attacks: Iran releases photos of ‘attacked’ ship
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Iran has released photos of an oil tanker that it says was attacked off the coast of Saudi Arabia. The photos show two large...
President agrees to meet PSC on Easter Sunday attacks
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has agreed to meet the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) investigating the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. PSC Chairman, Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri...
Prez. & PM should take steps to conduct an independent probe into attacks : Cardinal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Colombo Archbishop His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has urged that the President and the Prime Minister take steps to conduct an independent probe into...
“Defence forces worked to prevent any more attacks” – Sec. Def. Shantha Kottegoda
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Secretary of Defence Shantha Kottegoda says all defence forces led by the tri-forces are dedicated to ensuring the safety of the country and assuring...
US House condemns Trump attacks on congresswomen as racist
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The US House of Representatives has voted to condemn President Donald Trump after a series of attacks aimed at four congresswomen. The symbolic resolution...
‘State actor’ behind UAE tanker attacks
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The United Arab Emirates has told the UN Security Council that a “state actor” was most likely behind attacks on four tankers off its...
Committee probing Easter attacks to submit report by 10 June
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The special committee appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena to look into events that led to the Easter Sunday attacks says they will submit its...