Manjula Basnayake

Reports indicate a direct Iranian missile strike on the Dimona region, home to Israel’s sensitive nuclear infrastructure. Early footage suggests the missile successfully evaded the Iron Dome defense system, impacting the southern sector of Dimona with reports of severe structural damage. This unprecedented strike follows the recent Israeli bombardment of Iran’s South Pars gas fields. The region is now on a knife-edge as the Iran-Israel War enters a high-stakes phase of "nuclear for energy" deterrence. Key Developments:🔹 Missile bypassed IDF air defenses 🔹 Significant impact in Southern Dimona 🔹 Global oil & gas markets bracing for impact 🔹 Potential for major US-Israeli retaliatory strikes #Iran #Israel #Dimona #IronDome #MiddleEastWar #BreakingNews #SouthPars #EnergyCrisis #Geopolitics #Trump #Netanyahu #WorldWar3

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📈 OIL PRICE SHOCK: Global vs. Sri Lanka (Feb 28 - Mar 21). Brent Crude surged 55.5% ($72 to $112), while SL Petrol 92 & Diesel rose by ~36%. As the #IranWar continues, energy costs remain volatile. ⛽🌍 #Sri Lanka #FuelPriceSL #LKA #BrentCrude #EnergyCrisis #Economy #Ceypetco #GlobalMarkets #BreakingNews

🚨 MASSIVE FUEL PRICE HIKE in Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰 Ceypetco announces record increases effective midnight tonight (March 21). Petrol 95 and Super Diesel jump by Rs. 90 as global energy costs surge due to the #IranWar. ⛽📈 #SriLanka #FuelCrisis #Ceypetco #EconomySL #PetrolPrice #Diesel #LKA #EnergyCrisis #InflationSL #BreakingNews

Ceypetco fuel prices will be increased from midnight today. Auto Diesel increased by Rs.79 to Rs.382, Super Diesel by Rs.90 to Rs.443, Petrol Octane 92 by Rs.81 to Rs 398, Octane 95 by Rs. 90 to Rs.455, Kerosene by Rs.60 to Rs.255 - Ceypetco #Lka

🇰🇵 North Korea reveals new powerful main battle tank as Kim Jong-un’s daughter takes the driver’s seat during military drills. A clear signal of military might and succession? 🛡️🚀 #NorthKorea #KimJongUn #KimJuAe #MilitaryDrills #MainBattle Tank #Geopolitics #Pyongyang #DefenseNews #EastAsia

The US has lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the issuing of a narrowly tailored, short-term authorisation permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea. #IranWar‌

Iran targets Israel’s vital Haifa oil refinery, hitting 50% of the nation's domestic fuel production. As energy security concerns rise, will Israel face a major blackout? Trump responds with massive retaliation threats. 🇮🇱🔥 #Haifa #Israel #IranWar #EnergyCrisis #OilRefinery #MissileStrike #MiddleEastConflict #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #LKA

🚀🇮🇱 NETANYAHU UPDATES: On Day 20 of #OperationEpicFury, PM Netanyahu claims Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles. Is the Iranian regime on its knees? De-escalation signals grow while gas prices continue to strain the global economy. 🌏🛡️ #Israel #IranWar #Netanyahu #NuclearSecurity #MiddleEastUpdate #BreakingNews #LKA

Reports of an Iranian missile strike targeting the Haifa oil refinery in Israel. This facility reportedly produces 50% of Israel's domestic fuel. Major escalation in the Middle East. 🔥 #Israel #Iran #Haifa #MissileAttack #OilRefinery #EnergySecurity #MiddleEastConflict #Escalation #BreakingNews

U-TURN IN AIRBUS CASE: Former #SriLankanAirlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena files an affidavit claiming his previous statement against Mahinda Rajapaksa was false! 📉🗞️ He alleges that the DG of the Bribery Commission, Ranga Dissanayake, made death threats to force a confession involving LKR 60M. A major twist in SL's biggest aviation scandal! ⚖️🚫 #SriLanka #LKA #AirbusScandal #BriberyCommission #MahindaRajapaksa #BreakingNews #LegalWar #CorruptionSriLanka #ColomboCourt #AviationNews

🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Bribery Commission tells Colombo Court that former CEO Kapila Chandrasena confessed to giving LKR 60M in #Airbus bribes to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his Beliatta & Carlton residences in 2015. 📉✈️ Funds were also reportedly traced to the account of former #SriLankanAirlines board member Shamindra Rajapaksa and implicated former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne. 💸🚫 #SriLanka #LKA #AirbusScandal #CorruptionWatch #BreakingNews #MahindaRajapaksa #BriberyCommission #FinancialCrime #AviationScandal #SriLankaNews #ColomboCourt #Governance

Opposition MPs, led by Sajith Premadasa, to hand over no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody to Speaker tomorrow (19). D: newswire.lk/1ggr

🚢⬛ COAL CRISIS UPDATE: President clarifies the status of coal shipments. 13 out of 23 ships arrived. Issues with remaining 12. Emergency "Spot Tender" called for 5 additional ships. If these 5 arrive on time, the coal crisis can be averted. ⚡🇱🇰 #SriLanka #LKA #EnergyCrisis #CoalSupply #PowerCut #PresidentSL #EconomySL #BreakingNews

⛽🇱🇰 NO GAS SHORTAGE: President assures that 38,000 MT of Gas for March has been received. Another ship is expected tomorrow or the day after, with the next scheduled for April 20th. #SriLanka #LKA #EnergySecurity #LPG #PresidentUpdate #NationalSecurity #EconomicStability #GasSupply

🚀🔥 KABUL UNDER SIEGE: Pakistan Air Force launches massive airstrikes on the #Taliban Defense Ministry in Kabul. Reports indicate 400 killed and 250+ injured as the conflict escalates. A significant blow to the Taliban regime as regional tensions reach a breaking point. 🇵🇰🇦🇫💥 #Kabul #Afghanistan #Pakistan #Airstrike #BreakingNews #Taliban #RegionalWar #SecurityAlert #Geopolitics

🔥✈️ DXB UNDER ATTACK: A massive fire is raging at Dubai International Airport after an Iranian drone struck a fuel storage tank. All flights suspended as thick black smoke covers the area. Emergency crews are on the scene. The regional conflict hits the world's busiest travel hub. 🇦🇪💥🇮🇷 #DubaiAirport #DXB #IranWar #DroneStrike #BreakingNews #MiddleEastConflict #TravelAlert #OperationEpicFury #DubaiFir

☕🇮🇱 DEFIANT COFFEE: Amid rumors of being hit by Iranian missiles, PM Benjamin Netanyahu appeared at a Tel Aviv cafe today, calmly having coffee and meeting citizens. A powerful psychological move to debunk Iranian claims of a crippled leadership. Netanyahu signals that #Israel remains unshaken despite the strikes. 🌍🛡️ #Netanyahu #Israel #TelAviv #IranWar #BreakingNews #MiddleEastConflict #OperationEpicFury #PsychologicalWarfare #Geopolitics

🚀🇰🇵 NORTH KOREA SHOWS STRENGTH: Kim Jong Un fires a massive volley of 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea in a direct challenge to US-South Korea military drills. His daughter, Kim Ju-ae, stood by his side, signaling the regime's long-term nuclear commitment. Tensions in the peninsula reach a boiling point! 🔥🌏 #NorthKorea #KimJongUn #KimJuAe #MissileLaunch #BreakingNews #USMilitary #SouthKorea #Geopolitics #AsiaSecurity