Oil prices dived on Wednesday, with international benchmark Brent sliding under $100 a barrel, on fresh hopes for an end to the Middle East war. MORE..
6 May 2026 (6:09 PM)
A motion requesting a debate condemning the encroachments made by the Executive on the Judiciary, was submitted to the Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (06) by a group of opposition parliamentarians. MORE..
6 May 2026 (4:26 PM)
The UN on Wednesday warned that hunger remains widespread and severe across the Gaza Strip, with millions struggling to access adequate food despite ongoing humanitarian efforts. MORE..
7 May 2026 (8:14 AM)
US President Donald Trump posted on social media Wednesday that the war with Iran could soon end and oil and natural gas shipments could restart, if Iran accepts a reported agreement that he did not detail. MORE..
6 May 2026 (8:18 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Eastern provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..
6 May 2026 (5:17 PM)
Israel struck Beirut on Wednesday (May 6) for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant group s elite Radwan force in the city s southern suburbs. MORE..
7 May 2026 (3:08 AM)