Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (5:30 PM)
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (12:47 PM)
Iran s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump for weeks of protests after rights groups said a violent crackdown by security forces had claimed thousands of lives. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (8:57 PM)
Former Speaker and National People s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala s wife has been hospitalized following a car accident, Biyagama Police said. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (2:44 PM)
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (11:44 PM)
The demerit points system for drivers who violate traffic laws is scheduled to be implemented from the end of July, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (7:48 PM)