Rajangane Saddharathana, a person in robes, has been arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) over allegations of issuing threats through social media against Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya, said Police. MORE..

8 May 2026 (10:50 AM)

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead at a residence in Colpetty, according to Police. MORE..

8 May 2026 (10:26 AM)

The official state reception ceremony for President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (07) on a two-day official visit, is currently being held today (08). MORE..

8 May 2026 (10:17 AM)

An explosion damaged the headquarters of the largest party in the Dutch parliament, D66, on Thursday evening, local police said, adding there were no injuries. MORE..

8 May 2026 (9:36 AM)

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would give the European Union until July 4 to implement trade deal commitments before he raises tariffs on EU goods including cars to �much higher levels.� MORE..

8 May 2026 (9:14 AM)

The US on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it. MORE..

8 May 2026 (9:04 AM)