Security has been strengthened in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, after warnings of a potential attack on foreign tourists, particularly targeting Israelis. The U.S. and Israeli governments have advised ...

“The travel alert for Arugam Bay and the coastal areas in south and west Sri Lanka (including for the cities Ahangame, Galle, Hikkaduwa and Weligama) has been raised to level 4,” it stated.

A police commando stands guard in front of a restaurant in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Credit: AP/Wasantha Chandrapala. By The Associated PressUpdated October 23, 2024.

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.

The Sri Lanka government is tightening security near one of the island’s more popular surf spots after police received information about a possible threat to Israeli travelers, according to ...

Among the coastal areas in Sri Lanka, suitable for surfing, Arugam Bay stands out as the only coastline with a large number of ideal surfing spots. There are 13 such main spots along this coast, ...

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Sri Lanka police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said special security measures had been put in place at Arugam Bay in the country’s east. “This area is a popular spot for surfing and this has ...

ARUGAM BAY, Sri Lanka (Reuters) - The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from the Israeli government to ...

A police commando stands guard in front of a restaurant in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Wasantha Chandrapala) 28,466 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can ...