Rescuers in boats raced to reach stranded families in Pakistan s populous eastern Punjab province on Thursday, after three major rivers burst their banks because of heavy rain and the release of water from overflowing dams in neighbouring India. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (6:29 PM)
Japan s top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to finalise a $550 billion investment package offered by Tokyo in exchange for relief on punishing tariffs. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (11:58 PM)
The UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major UN sanctions on Iran - lifted under a 2015 deal - as tensions once again escalate over Iran s nuclear programme. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (9:56 PM)
An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to smuggle a consignment of mobile phones and cardamom worth approximately Rs. 20 million into the country. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (6:55 PM)
An individual, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer on duty with a water bottle adjacent to the Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court on Tuesday, has been remanded, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (6:14 PM)
New details have emerged regarding the arrest of five high-profile underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, who are linked to multiple murdersincluding the killing of Ganemulla Sanjeewaand major drug trafficking operations. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (11:40 PM)