Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says
Donald Trump has just announced a “total ceasefire” between Iran and Israel. MORE..
- Qatar condemns Iranian attack on air base and says it reserves right to respond
- Several Middle East countries temporarily shut down airspaces
- SriLankan Airlines diverts multiple flights amid airspace closures
- Middle East Crisis: Colombo and Mattala airports on standby for emergency landings
- Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says
- Qatar and other countries reopen airspace after Iran’s attack on US base near Doha
- US crude oil futures fall over $3 as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
- Several spells of showers expected today
- ‘No agreement on any ceasefire’: Iran refutes Trump’s claim
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‘No agreement on any ceasefire’: Iran refutes Trump’s claim
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says there is no ceasefire agreement in place but they may continue to stop firing if Israel does. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
US crude oil futures fall over $3 as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
U.S. crude futures fell on Tuesday to their lowest level in more than a week as U.S. President Donald Trump said a ceasefire has been agreed between Iran and Israel, relieving worries of supply disruption in the area. MORE..
Qatar and other countries reopen airspace after Iran’s attack on US base near Doha
Qatar has reopened its airspace after closing it earlier on Monday in anticipation of retaliatory attacks by Iran on a US air base near Doha. MORE..
Middle East Crisis: Colombo and Mattala airports on standby for emergency landings
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Mattala International Airport have been kept on standby for any requests by civil airlines for emergency landings, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines diverts multiple flights amid airspace closures
Five SriLankan Airlines flights have been diverted to the Muscat International Airport in Oman, the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates due to the current situation in the Middle East. MORE..
Several Middle East countries temporarily shut down airspaces
Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have closed their respective airspaces following airstrikes by Iran targeting the Al Udeid US military base in Doha. MORE..
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on air base and says it reserves right to respond
Qatar has condemned Iran for attacking the US’ Al Udeid Air Base, calling it “a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace.” MORE..
Iran fires missiles at US Base in Qatar, explosions heard over Doha
(UPDATED) Iran’s military said on Monday it had carried out a “devastating and powerful” missile attack on the Al Udeid U.S. airbase in Qatar, after explosions were heard across the Qatari capital following Tehran’s threat to retaliate for U.S. airstrikes. MORE..
Deshabandu denies involvement in Weligama hotel shooting, claims allegations politically motivated
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon today stated that he had no reason to be involved in the shooting at the W15 Hotel in Weligama, Matara and claimed that all allegations against him are politically motivated. MORE..
Qatar shuts down airspace temporarily amid regional crisis
Qatar said it has shut down airspace temporarily as part of measures taken amid developments in the region, a statement by the Qatari foreign ministry said on X. MORE..
US and UK tell citizens in Qatar to shelter in place
The US and the UK have told their citizens in Qatar to shelter in place “until further notice”. MORE..
Fire breaks out in a shop in Kadawatha
A fire has broken out in a shop located in Kadawatha. MORE..
Court orders police to submit progress report in Kotahena schoolgirl suicide case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (23) ordered police to submit a report on the progress of the investigation by July 7 regarding a complaint filed against a teacher suspected of sexually abusing a schoolgirl in Kotahena. MORE..
Public urged to avoid misusing 119 emergency hotline
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public appeal requesting all citizens to refrain from misusing the 119 emergency hotline. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
US crude oil futures fall over $3 as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
U.S. crude futures fell on Tuesday to their lowest level in more than a week as U.S. President Donald Trump said a ceasefire has been agreed between Iran and Israel, relieving worries of supply disruption in the area. MORE..
Qatar and other countries reopen airspace after Iran’s attack on US base near Doha
Qatar has reopened its airspace after closing it earlier on Monday in anticipation of retaliatory attacks by Iran on a US air base near Doha. MORE..
Middle East Crisis: Colombo and Mattala airports on standby for emergency landings
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Mattala International Airport have been kept on standby for any requests by civil airlines for emergency landings, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines diverts multiple flights amid airspace closures
Five SriLankan Airlines flights have been diverted to the Muscat International Airport in Oman, the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates due to the current situation in the Middle East. MORE..
Several Middle East countries temporarily shut down airspaces
Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have closed their respective airspaces following airstrikes by Iran targeting the Al Udeid US military base in Doha. MORE..
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on air base and says it reserves right to respond
Qatar has condemned Iran for attacking the US’ Al Udeid Air Base, calling it “a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace.” MORE..
Iran fires missiles at US Base in Qatar, explosions heard over Doha
(UPDATED) Iran’s military said on Monday it had carried out a “devastating and powerful” missile attack on the Al Udeid U.S. airbase in Qatar, after explosions were heard across the Qatari capital following Tehran’s threat to retaliate for U.S. airstrikes. MORE..
Deshabandu denies involvement in Weligama hotel shooting, claims allegations politically motivated
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon today stated that he had no reason to be involved in the shooting at the W15 Hotel in Weligama, Matara and claimed that all allegations against him are politically motivated. MORE..
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Technology
Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Texas test
Tesla deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, with CEO Elon Musk announcing the “robotaxi launch” and social-media influencers posting videos of their first rides. MORE..
First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope
First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope
A powerful new telescope in Chile has released its first images, showing off its unprecedented ability to peer into the dark depths of the universe. MORE..
Europeans seek ‘digital sovereignty’ as US tech firms embrace Trump
Europeans seek ‘digital sovereignty’ as US tech firms embrace Trump
At a market stall in Berlin run by charity Topio, volunteers help people who want to purge their phones of the influence of U.S. tech firms. Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, the queue for their services has grown. MORE..
Apple sued by shareholders for allegedly overstating AI progress
Apple sued by shareholders for allegedly overstating AI progress
Apple was sued on Friday by shareholders in a proposed securities fraud class action that accused it of downplaying how long it needed to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into its Siri voice assistant, hurting iPhone sales and its stock price. MORE..
Entertainment
Sri Lankan film ‘Riverstone’ picks up two awards at Shanghai International Film Festival
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) celebrated the best in global cinema at a star-studded Golden Goblet Awards ceremony held at the iconic Shanghai Grand Theatre. MORE..
WATCH: Prince William’s BBC docu-series episode on Sri Lanka’s wildlife rangers
WATCH: Prince William’s BBC docu-series episode on Sri Lanka’s wildlife rangers
The latest episode of Guardians, the acclaimed wildlife docuseries spearheaded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife programme, has been released — this time spotlighting the brave efforts of Sri Lanka’s wildlife rangers in their fight to save the island’s endangered elephants. MORE..
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar
Hollywood action legend and producer Tom Cruise is set to be felicitated with an honorary Oscar award, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) said on Tuesday. MORE..
Award winning Hollywood actor Jeremy Irons arrives in Sri Lanka
Award winning Hollywood actor Jeremy Irons arrives in Sri Lanka
Renowned British actor Jeremy Irons, a recipient of both Oscar and Emmy Awards, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night to take part in a film being shot in Sri Lanka. MORE..
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Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder cap off incredible season with a hard-earned NBA title
Oklahoma City Thunder capped an extraordinary season by defeating Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to win the franchise’s first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008. MORE..
Sri Lanka squad for second Bangladesh Test named
The Sri Lanka squad for the second Test match against Bangladesh to be played in Colombo has been announced. MORE..
Bangladesh squad for Sri Lanka ODI series announced
Bangladesh have brought Litton Das back in the ODI side as one of five changes for next month’s three-match series against Sri Lanka - two of the changes were forced as Mahmudullah has retired from international cricket and Mushfiqur Rahim has retired from ODIs. MORE..
Asia Rugby Championship 2025: Hong Kong thrash Sri Lanka 78-07
Hong Kong thrashed Sri Lanka 78-07 in a one-sided Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2025 encounter at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Grounds today (22). MORE..
Canada seal qualification for 2026 T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India
Canada have officially secured their spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India. MORE..
