Special traffic plan for National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony in Battaramulla
The ‘‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony,’’ is scheduled to be held today (19) at the Parliamentary Grounds in front of the National War Hero’s Monument in Battaramulla, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
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‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony’ to be held today under the patronage of President
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Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue
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Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund
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Several spells of showers expected in some parts of the island
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Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US
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Sri Lanka launches digital compensation management system for disaster-affected communities
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US Treasury, India’s Adani Enterprises settle alleged Iran sanctions violations
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Foreign Ministry launches unified platform for overseas missions
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UN demands Israel prevent ‘genocide’ in Gaza
The United Nations demanded on Monday (May 18) that Israel take measures to prevent acts of “genocide” in Gaza, and decried indications of “ethnic cleansing” in the Palestinian territory and in the occupied West Bank. MORE..
J’pura political science academics file HRCSL complaint over administrative crisis
Professors, lecturers and senior academic staff of the Department of Political Science at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have lodged an official complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) over a series of administrative and professional issues within the department. MORE..
No invitation yet for Mahinda Rajapaksa to attend War Heroes’ Commemoration event – Media Secretary
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not yet received any invitation to attend the National War Heroes’ Commemoration Day event scheduled for tomorrow (19), according to his Media Secretary, Attorney Manoj Gamage. MORE..
‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony’ to be held today under the patronage of President
The ‘‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony,’’ marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is scheduled to be held today (19) as in previous years.MORE..
Police hunt gunman in rifle attacks that killed 6, injured 8 in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks in a city in southern Turkey on Monday, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. MORE..
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Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing three men outside the mosque, one of them a security guard, before the two suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said. MORE..
Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war, after Iran sent a new peace proposal to Washington. MORE..
Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of political “weaponization” to settle a lawsuit Trump had filed against his own government over the alleged mishandling of his tax records. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in some parts of the island
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US
Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms that appeared similar to offers Washington has previously rejected, although a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday (May 18) that the US had softened its position on some issues. MORE..
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Sri Lanka is likely to spend more foreign exchange on vehicle imports in 2026 than initially anticipated, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. MORE..
Sri Lanka launches digital compensation management system for disaster-affected communities
The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, officially launched a new digital compensation management system and community feedback mechanism aimed at supporting communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
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OpenAI defeats Elon Musk’s lawsuit, removes obstacle to IPO
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Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand
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Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed on the treetops without much fear of predators due to its sheer size. MORE..
AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
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While global tech giants spend billions training artificial intelligence that still struggles in Sinhala, a Sri Lankan research team has quietly built a model that does it properly — using just two GPUs. MORE..
Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
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Entertainment
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. MORE..
‘Sonic 4’ wraps shooting; first look at metal sonic revealed
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Director Jeff Fowler has wrapped filming on “Sonic the Hedgehog 4.” MORE..
John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut
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US screen legend John Travolta, star of hits such as “Pulp Fiction” and “Grease,” was surprised on Friday with an honorary Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival, before the premiere of his directorial debut “Propeller One-Way Night Coach.” MORE..
Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman
Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman
Former England captain Sir David Beckham has become the UK’s first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. MORE..
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Sports
Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence. MORE..
Guardiola to leave Manchester City after decade in charge – reports
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade in charge, according to media reports, bringing to a close one of the most successful spells in Premier League history, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expected to replace him. MORE..
Sri Lanka-India Test series to be played in August
The Sri Lanka-India Test series will be played in the second half of August. The exact dates for the two Tests have not yet been finalised, but Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has identified a two-week window for the matches, which are part of the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. MORE..
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for a second straight season on Sunday, the league confirmed. MORE..
Top ICC team meets President
Two representatives of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Imran Khwaja and Devajit Saikia, who are currently on a visit to the country, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17). MORE..
