Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Monday as the United States and Iran failed to agree to a peace proposal drafted by Washington while the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, keeping global energy supplies tight. MORE..
11 May 2026 (7:50 AM)
New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay signed documents related to three major welfare and governance initiatives on his very first day in office after assuming charge as the 17th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The initiatives focus on women s safety, youth welfare, and public wellbeing. MORE..
10 May 2026 (5:39 PM)
A passenger of a cruise ship that was struck by an outbreak of hantavirus has shown symptoms of the disease while being repatriated to France, the country s prime minister has said. MORE..
11 May 2026 (8:14 AM)
Iran has sent its response to the latest US proposal for ending the conflict that began at the end of February, according to state media. MORE..
10 May 2026 (7:34 PM)
A 15-year-old boy has died after drowning while bathing in the Ma Oya river in Mawanella. MORE..
10 May 2026 (5:17 PM)
The Free Lawyers organisation has accused the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance of attempting to protect the real culprits in a controversial payment involving the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Treasury. MORE..
10 May 2026 (4:29 PM)