President Donald Trump said the United States will not �rush into a deal� with Iran, adding that the American blockade of Iranian ports will remain in �full force and effect� until an agreement is reached. MORE..
24 May 2026 (9:56 PM)
A US agreement with Iran is not expected to be signed today, a senior administration official tells CNN. According to the official, details of the agreement are still being negotiated. MORE..
25 May 2026 (12:15 AM)
The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has announced that, with effect from 25 May 2026, nationals of 40 specified countries will be eligible to obtain a free-of-charge Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for tourist purposes, valid for a period of 30 days. MORE..
25 May 2026 (1:10 PM)
The Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has tightened the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios applicable to credit facilities granted for motor vehicles while also introducing a maximum LTV ratio for credit facilities secured by gold with effect from tomorrow (25). MORE..
24 May 2026 (11:07 PM)
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
25 May 2026 (1:42 PM)
The United States will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country another way, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, as Washington played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war. MORE..
25 May 2026 (1:24 PM)