Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) has told the BBC. MORE..
4 May 2026 (10:45 AM)
In Tamil Nadu, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, led by actor Vijay, is making significant gains, overtaking the ruling DMK. Early results show TVK leading in 66 constituencies, with the DMK ahead in 49 and AIADMK in 45. MORE..
4 May 2026 (11:45 AM)
Seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Sri Lanka and the Maldives during the state visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. MORE..
4 May 2026 (1:41 PM)
The United States will launch an effort on Monday (May 4, 2026) to �guide� stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, giving few details about what could be a sweeping effort to help hundreds of vessels and some 20,000 seafarers. MORE..
4 May 2026 (7:39 AM)
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam, together with a high-ranking delegation of the country, is going to pay a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 7 to 8. MORE..
4 May 2026 (10:37 AM)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has criticized the government s upcoming Value Added Tax (VAT) changes, saying that from July 1 Sri Lanka will widen the VAT net, raise rates, and tighten enforcement simultaneously. MORE..
4 May 2026 (12:58 PM)