Oil futures steadied on Friday but were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on a potential ceasefire extension. MORE..
29 May 2026 (5:45 PM)
The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded the Rs. 334 mark, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
29 May 2026 (1:55 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
29 May 2026 (6:49 PM)
A magnitude 5 earthquake hit near Turpan City, in #8288;the east of China s Xinjiang region at 2.55pm local time (06-55 GMT), the #8288;China Earthquake Networks Center reported on #8288;Friday. MORE..
29 May 2026 (3:08 PM)
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a circular directing all government institutions to strictly implement the annual transfer decisions of officers in the Combined Services without delay,... MORE..
29 May 2026 (3:21 PM)
Eight students alleged to have been involved in a suspected arson attack at a Kenyan girls school that killed 16 pupils have been arrested, police say. MORE..
29 May 2026 (6:15 PM)