A clear majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for surging gasoline prices, which is weighing on his Republican Party ahead of November s congressional midterm elections, according to a Reuters'Ipsos poll. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (4:22 PM)
The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has indicated a clear shift in the Equatorial Pacific, with rapidly rising sea-surface temperatures pointing towards a likely return of El Nino conditions as early as May-July 2026. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (5:47 PM)
A suspect was arrested in Homagama yesterday (24) by the Western Province North Crimes Division while in possession of 12 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated street value of approximately Rs. 120 million. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (12:34 PM)
The United States has frozen US$344 million in cryptocurrency assets over ties to Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday (Apr 24), as Washington seeks to raise pressure on Tehran amid energy supply disruptions due to war in the Middle East. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (3:46 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (2:13 PM)
Sri Lanka Police have announced that it successfully identified information regarding a new digital scam targeting bank accounts. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (3:35 PM)