President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka must attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) to strengthen the country s economy and withstand potential external economic shocks. MORE..
29 May 2026 (9:39 PM)
Oil futures steadied on Friday but were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on a potential ceasefire extension. MORE..
29 May 2026 (5:45 PM)
A Russian drone has hit a block of flats in Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people, officials say - prompting a strong response from Nato and EU officials. MORE..
29 May 2026 (5:20 PM)
Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday. MORE..
29 May 2026 (3:12 PM)
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa regarding the controversial �Krrish� project deal be taken up for hearing on July 07. MORE..
29 May 2026 (3:49 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
29 May 2026 (6:49 PM)