Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday (May 13) and people were told to run for cover, Reuters witnesses heard, as chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest a top senator wanted by the International Criminal Court. MORE..
13 May 2026 (7:31 PM)
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has issued a special announcement urging the public to refrain from using polythene and plastic materials for various decorations and Dansal activities during the upcoming Vesak festival. MORE..
13 May 2026 (6:25 PM)
More than 1,000 passengers are being held on a UK-operated cruise ship in France after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:52 PM)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said that he held a constructive bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, during his official visit to Belarus. MORE..
13 May 2026 (8:55 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government s objective is to reduce fuel consumption and that decisions such as the increase in fuel prices were taken accordingly. MORE..
13 May 2026 (4:11 PM)
The entrance to the Southern Expressway towards Colombo at the Welipenna Interchange has been inundated due to heavy rainfall, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. MORE..
13 May 2026 (6:25 PM)