Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump minutes ago about the war with Iran before convening a limited security discussion this evening, Netanyahu s office confirms to The Times of Israel. MORE..
17 May 2026 (11:50 PM)
A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday (May 17), authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. MORE..
17 May 2026 (6:14 PM)
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)
Two brothers drowned this afternoon (17) while swimming in an abandoned quarry in Samagigama, Kekirawa, police said. MORE..
17 May 2026 (10:49 PM)
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)
Stock markets in the Middle East closed lower on Sunday after both US President Donald Trump and Iran s Foreign Minister threw doubt on a deal to end the tension in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
17 May 2026 (10:15 PM)