US House lawmakers voted on Wednesday (Feb 12) to reject Donald Trump s tariffs on Canadian goods, sweeping aside the president s last-gasp threat of election consequences for Republicans to deliver a rare rebuke on his signature economic policy. MORE..
12 Feb 2026 (9:30 AM)
A stock of narcotics, a firearm and several forged vehicle number plates have been uncovered by officers attached to the Mount Lavinia Police based on information revealed during the interrogation of a detained female suspect. MORE..
12 Feb 2026 (10:11 AM)
Russia has attempted to "fully block" Meta-owned WhatsApp in the country, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday, as it promotes home-grown platforms and seeks greater control over its internet space. MORE..
12 Feb 2026 (8:53 AM)
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12 Feb 2026 (11:41 AM)
A 35-year-old worker has been hospitalized following a fire that broke out at a fireworks workshop in Andiambalama, Katunayake. MORE..
12 Feb 2026 (9:51 AM)
Showers will occur at times in the Central, Uva, Eastern and North-central provinces and in the Hambantota district today (12), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
12 Feb 2026 (7:06 AM)