US, Israel warn of potential attacks on Sri Lankan tourist spots

United States and Israeli authorities warned their citizens on Wednesday against traveling to certain popular tourist spots in Sri Lanka, after receiving “credible” threats of an impending attack. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

US, Israel issue Sri Lanka attack alert after 'terrorist' threat against tourists

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, issued a warning to citizens late on Tuesday based on "credible information" warning of an attack in the southeast of the country.

Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists

Sri Lanka police have arrested three persons in connection with a possible attack on Israel travellers in the Indian ocean island, a government minister said on Thursday, a day after the ...

World - ABC News - October 24

US Embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant' Russian air attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed its doors on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution."

Sri Lanka: Left-leaning leader's coalition claims victory

The parliamentary majority will allow Anura Kumara Dissanayake to consolidate power and advance reforms.

Sri Lankan Leader’s Leftist Coalition Wins Elections

The National People’s Power won a parliamentary election that will allow the country’s new president to unroll his reform agenda, including broader welfare assistance.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Iran Warns It Will Retaliate for Israel's Attack

A response would extend the cycle of violence between the two enemies and risk dragging the Middle East into a wider war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader

President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.

Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn

Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack

Militant group confirms death of official who had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Israel’s military has claimed that overnight it struck ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Sri Lankan president seeks party win in parliamentary election to help him push his economic reforms

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is looking to consolidate his party’s power in Thursday’s parliamentary election to help him implement his election pledges to solve the country’s ...

World - ABC News - November 13

Sri Lankan president's party has secured a parliamentary majority, official election results show

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists

The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist area.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists

Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks. The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

US Embassy in Ukraine warns of 'significant air attack,' closes

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv sounded the alarm on a "potential significant air attack" Wednesday, announcing that it will close. The warning also recommended American citizens in the area to prepare to ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

US closes embassy in Kyiv after warning of ‘significant air attack’

Warning comes as Biden agrees to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, days after lifting restrictions on use of long-range missiles. Russia-Ukraine war live: latest news updates The US ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

US top diplomat issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid

Antony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza.

US warns against ‘protracted’ campaign in Lebanon as Israel strikes Beirut

In a visit to the region, secretary of state Antony Blinken said the US was working to progress ceasefire talks for Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli strikes hit Beirut on Thursday evening, after the US ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Strikes on Iran suggest Israel may have heeded US warnings

Scant information about the strikes indicate Israel could have reined in some of its more ambitious plans to cause Iran pain.

US warns Israel over Gaza aid as deadline nears

Aid deliveries are at their lowest monthly level despite a US threat to cut some military assistance.

Top US regulator warns of potential crisis if final bank guardrails fall away

Finance industry steps up effort to further undermine Basel III endgame after winning major concessions on terms

Business - Financial Times - October 25

US urges Israel to end war in Gaza

Secretary of state Antony Blinken pursues mission to de-escalate conflict across the Middle East

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel, US with 'crushing response' over attack

Iran’s supreme leader has threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies

World - ABC News - November 3

US intelligence official charged after Israel’s plan to attack Iran leaked

CIA’s Asif W Rahman will appear in court over espionage offenses following a release of highly classified documents. A US intelligence official has been charged with espionage offenses following ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Major Italian tourist site to limit daily visitor numbers

Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year.

Sri Lanka deploys troops in popular surfing town after threat warnings

Sri Lanka increased security around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay after the U.S. and Israel warned of potential threats to popular tourist locations.

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance

The U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances

World - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Gaza aid falls to lowest level since start of war despite US warning to Israel

Biden administration letter threatened to withhold military help if humanitarian crisis did not urgently improve

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Will Iran respond to Israel's attack?

Israel is on alert after launching a public attack toward Iran as a response to the Oct. 1, 2024, attacks. It is not clear if Iran plans to respond to Israel's latest move. This comes as cease-fire ...

Iran's supreme leader threatens both Israel and the US with 'a crushing response' over attacks on Iran and its allies

World - ABC News - November 2

Inside Taiwan's preparations for a potential Chinese attack

🪖 Special report from The Hill on the Penghu Islands {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story How Taiwan preps for a nighttime Chinese attack Taiwan’s army ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Mass poisoning blamed on tainted alcohol with American among four tourists dead

An American citizen has died at a popular adventure spot in Laos where alcohol tainted with methanol has been blamed for a spate of poisonings in recent days.

Why Is Israel Poised to Attack Iran?

The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. But direct attacks are bringing direct reprisals, or at least plans for them.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Why Did Israel Attack Iran?

The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. Now, their conflict has burst into the open.

World - The New York Times - October 26

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