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)
The indigenous leader of Rathugala, Danigala Maha Bandalage Suda Wannila Aththo, has passed away at the age of 62. MORE..
7 May 2026 (12:03 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-central, North-western, Eastern provinces and Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..
7 May 2026 (7:35 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Central, North-Western, Southern, Western, Eastern provinces and Vavuniya district. MORE..
7 May 2026 (3:06 PM)
Oil prices extended losses on Thursday as investors weighed the prospects for a Middle East peace deal that could ease supply concerns and pave the way for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
7 May 2026 (5:35 PM)
The motion to approve the extension of the State of Public Emergency under the Public Security Ordinance was passed in Parliament today (May 7) by a majority of 139 votes. MORE..
7 May 2026 (7:55 PM)