The World Health Organization said on Friday that eight people had fallen ill, including three who died, in a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with six confirmed cases and two probable cases. MORE..

9 May 2026 (8:22 AM)

Iran s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of opting for a �reckless military adventure� every time a �diplomatic solution is on the table�. MORE..

9 May 2026 (8:13 AM)

Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

9 May 2026 (8:05 AM)

The delegation led by T� L�m, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam has departed Sri Lanka, a short while ago, from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)... MORE..

9 May 2026 (12:01 AM)

Marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam , the Sri Lanka� Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum was successfully held today (08) at the Hilton Colombo. MORE..

8 May 2026 (11:49 PM)

Pakistani and Sri Lankan armies on Thursday concluded a two-week joint counter-terror exercise �Shake Hands II� in the northwestern Tarbela city, the Pakistani military s media wing said, noting that the event was aimed to harnessing military-to-military ties between both nations. MORE..

8 May 2026 (11:39 PM)