The US military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. MORE..
5 May 2026 (9:31 AM)
Flights at major UAE hubs, including Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport, were temporarily suspended following reports of a drone attack in the emirate of Fujairah, according to Iranian state media FARS News Agency. MORE..
4 May 2026 (11:36 PM)
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) affects the island s weather, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
5 May 2026 (7:32 AM)
The High Court Trial-at-Bar in Colombo has decided to recommence the long-stalled trial concerning the abduction and enforced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda, following a formal indictment filed by the Attorney General. MORE..
5 May 2026 (10:46 AM)
All preschools across the island must be registered before July 1 this year, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj. MORE..
5 May 2026 (10:44 AM)
Assembly election results still being tallied in several states in India on May 4 reflect a strong mood for political change and signal monumental shifts in regional politics. MORE..
5 May 2026 (7:59 AM)