The Sri Lankan rupee surged against the dollar, snapping a nine-day losing streak to become Asia s best-performing currency on Friday. MORE..
24 May 2026 (12:15 PM)
The US Embassy in Colombo has rejected certain local media reports which claim that a �team� from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in Sri Lanka to support the investigation into the USD 2.5 million cyber fraud involving Treasury funds. MORE..
23 May 2026 (8:54 PM)
US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been �largely negotiated� and details will be announced soon. MORE..
24 May 2026 (8:53 AM)
The Balapitiya High Court sentenced five accused to death after a 19-year trial, finding them guilty of assaulting and murdering an individual using poles and clubs. MORE..
23 May 2026 (5:51 PM)
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that more than 27,000 individuals across the island have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
23 May 2026 (11:16 PM)
Officers shot #8203;a suspect who fired at a White House #8204;checkpoint on Saturday evening, who then died after being taken to the hospital, the Secret Service said. MORE..
24 May 2026 (8:23 AM)