Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..
- Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama
- Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, state media reports
- Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced
- Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir
- Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
- NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period
- Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka
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- Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama
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Trump ‘pulled’ into war by Netanyahu, says former VP
Former Vice-President Kamala Harris says Donald Trump has been ‘‘pulled’’ into war with Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. MORE..
Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama
A mother and her teenage daughter have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a two-storey residence in Maharagama, police said. MORE..
Trump hails Israel as ‘great ally,’ hits out at nations that ‘have shown their true colors’
President Donald Trump has strongly defended Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, calling the country a ‘‘great ally’’ and praising its strength and resilience during times of conflict. MORE..
NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited ‘‘very good conversations’‘ with Tehran despite warning against ‘‘blackmail’‘ over the key shipping channel. MORE..
Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir
Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. MORE..
Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (19) on an official visit. MORE..
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, state media reports
The navy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it extended the closure to the corridor it had earlier designated for the safe passage of vessels through the strategic waterway and declared the strait fully closed until the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and ships is lifted. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama
A shooting incident has been reported in the Midigama area last night (18) at around 11.40 p.m.MORE..
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
At least six people have been killed and others injured after a person opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian officials say. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island
Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from tomorrow (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
India summons Iran’s ambassador after Indian-flagged tankers shot at near Strait of Hormuz
India on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi after two Indian vessels were forced to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following reports of gunfire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. MORE..
CBSL Chief discusses geopolitical risks and trade settlement mechanisms with China and India
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe held bilateral discussions with the Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Dr. Pan Gongsheng on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026. MORE..
2 Indian-flagged vessels attacked by Iran gunboats in Hormuz, crew safe: Sources
Two Indian-flagged vessels were fired at by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz today, sources have said. No one was injured and the vessels were not damaged, they said. The two ships, however, had to turn back after the incident northeast of Oman in the shipping lane critical for oil trade. MORE..
Iran got ‘a little cute’ but ‘very good conversations going on’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has addressed the latest developments in the Iran war as Tehran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz today. MORE..
Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama
A mother and her teenage daughter have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a two-storey residence in Maharagama, police said. MORE..
Trump hails Israel as ‘great ally,’ hits out at nations that ‘have shown their true colors’
President Donald Trump has strongly defended Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, calling the country a ‘‘great ally’’ and praising its strength and resilience during times of conflict. MORE..
NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited ‘‘very good conversations’‘ with Tehran despite warning against ‘‘blackmail’‘ over the key shipping channel. MORE..
Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir
Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. MORE..
Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (19) on an official visit. MORE..
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, state media reports
The navy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it extended the closure to the corridor it had earlier designated for the safe passage of vessels through the strategic waterway and declared the strait fully closed until the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and ships is lifted. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama
A shooting incident has been reported in the Midigama area last night (18) at around 11.40 p.m.MORE..
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
At least six people have been killed and others injured after a person opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian officials say. MORE..
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China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps
More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements, as Beijing seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its economy. MORE..
Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand
Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand
Audi will deepen its partnership with China’s SAIC for future generations of models under their co-owned new brand, with four of them to be launched in China in the coming years, the company said in a statement on Friday. MORE..
OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into the life sciences field. MORE..
Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with search functionalities, to comply with the Digital Markets Act, the commission said on Thursday. MORE..
Entertainment
Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications
Rihanna has reached another major career milestone, becoming the first woman in history to surpass 200 million RIAA-certified singles units, according to recent reporting and data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). MORE..
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
A Kanye West concert in Poland has been cancelled, the venue has announced, following government pressure and condemnation over a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments by the US rapper. MORE..
Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list
Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list
In a major global milestone, Ranbir Kapoor has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people, becoming the only Bollywood actor to feature on this year’s prestigious list. MORE..
Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid
Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid
Investors will look for Netflix to emphasize content spending and ad business growth as key drivers when it reports quarterly earnings on Thursday, marking the streaming giant’s first results since its failed bid for Warner Bros Discovery. MORE..
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Sports
One driver dead, six injured in Nurburgring race crash
A racing car driver has died in an accident in Germany at an event involving Formula One star Max Verstappen. MORE..
PSL: Islamabad United sign Pavan Rathnayake as replacement for Airee
Islamabad United have signed Sri Lankan batter Pavan Rathnayake as a replacement for Nepal international Dipendra Singh Airee for the rest of PSL 11. MORE..
Saudi Arabia fire coach Renard two months before World Cup
Saudi Arabia fired head coach Hervé Renard on Friday, less than two months before the World Cup. MORE..
Iranian footballers say Australia has given them ‘hope’ for safe future
Two Iranian footballers who were granted asylum in Australia have said the country has given them “hope for a future where we can live and compete in safety”. MORE..
Double Olympic badminton champion Axelsen announces retirement
Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and world champion from Denmark, has announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32, marking an end to a stunning 16-year career. MORE..
