Former US President Barack Obama on Sunday condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner, stressing that violence has no place in a democratic society and praising the courage of security personnel. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (9:07 AM)
Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack by al Qaeda-linked group JNIM on his residence at the Kati military base outside Bamako on Saturday, France s RFI radio reported on Sunday. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (8:15 PM)
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (5:08 PM)
King Charles state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (9:41 AM)
The Mahanayaka Theros (Chief Prelates) of the three main Nikayas (monastic orders) in Sri Lanka�Siyam, Amarapura, and Ramanna�have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the anti-Sasana and illegal acts committed by a group of �monk impersonators� by misusing the saffron robe of Buddhist monks and transporting drugs. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (6:41 PM)
A 52-year-old man has drowned while bathing in the Deduru Oya in the Balagollagama area of Mahawa. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (8:23 AM)