Asserting Washington s firm stance on global maritime security, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has redoubled pressure on Tehran, identifying its aggressive manoeuvres in vital trade corridors as a non-negotiable hurdle in ongoing diplomatic discussions. MORE..
22 May 2026 (7:43 PM)
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported one fatality due to the adverse weather conditions currently affecting parts of Sri Lanka. MORE..
23 May 2026 (10:53 AM)
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
23 May 2026 (8:18 AM)
The Department of Prisons says an inmate detained at the Angunakolapelassa Prison has died following hospitalization due to a sudden illness. MORE..
22 May 2026 (7:45 PM)
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that he, along with other party leaders, met the Speaker of Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, and requested an urgent parliamentary debate on the prevailing rupee crisis. MORE..
22 May 2026 (6:04 PM)
Six Lebanese paramedics were killed in two Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon in the span of 24 hours, Lebanon s health ministry said on Friday, condemning the attacks as violations of international law. MORE..
23 May 2026 (8:34 AM)