Oil prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates came under attack and as U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to discuss military options on Iran. MORE..
18 May 2026 (7:38 AM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, today (18), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
18 May 2026 (7:31 AM)
A renowned Nepali Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday, an official said, smashing his own record set last year. MORE..
18 May 2026 (9:44 AM)
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran the 'clock is ticking' as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled. MORE..
18 May 2026 (10:51 AM)
The Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof says he has notified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to resign from the post. MORE..
17 May 2026 (8:10 PM)
Four crew members are in stable condition after two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show, officials say. MORE..
18 May 2026 (12:01 PM)