US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the U.S. said it did not want to escalate. MORE..
- President says urgent reforms needed to eradicate drug menace in Sri Lanka
- US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting - report
- Vietnam President To Lam arrives in Sri Lanka
- Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
- US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
- Federal court rules against new 10% global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court
- Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
- US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
- US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
- Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU to comply with trade deal or face ‘much higher’ tariffs
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Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU to comply with trade deal or face ‘much higher’ tariffs
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..
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
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..
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces,” highlighting the fragility of the month-old ceasefire between the two countries. MORE..
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
An outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship is not the start of a pandemic, the UN health agency has said. MORE..
Federal court rules against new 10% global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court
A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
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..
Vietnam President To Lam arrives in Sri Lanka
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, arrived in Sri Lanka tonight (07) on a state visit. MORE..
US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting - report
The United States and Iran are edging toward a temporary agreement to halt their war, sources and officials said on Thursday, with Tehran reviewing a proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues unresolved. MORE..
President says urgent reforms needed to eradicate drug menace in Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to swiftly introduce all necessary reforms, including amendments to existing laws, in order to eliminate the drug menace from the country. MORE..
Colombo-Hanoi direct flights to be launched during Vietnamese President’s visit
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight (07) on a state visit. MORE..
Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
The motion to approve the extension of the State of Public Emergency under the Public Security Ordinance was passed in Parliament today (May 7) by a majority of 139 votes. MORE..
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UNICEF welcomes Sri Lanka’s cabinet approval of Global Charter for Child Care Reforms
UNICEF has welcomed the Cabinet’s recent approval of the Global Charter for Child Care Reforms — a landmark decision that strengthens protection for children and builds momentum for Sri Lanka’s existing Alternative Care Policy. MORE..
Warm weather advisory for parts of the country
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-central, North-western, Eastern provinces and Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..
Four schools in Deniyaya closed tomorrow due to spread of illness
Four schools in the Deniyaya Educational Zone will remain closed tomorrow (May 08) following the advice of the Governor of the Southern Province, due to the spread of a fever-related illness, says the Zonal Education Director of Deniyaya. MORE..
Rs. 10B in unpaid dues threatens Sri Lanka’s renewable energy industry survival, warns FRED
The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) warns that unless the Government steps in to resolve the financial crisis the industry is in due to the payment defaults by the National System Operator (Pvt) Limited (NSO), the domestic renewable energy sector faces a natural death. MORE..
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
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..
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces,” highlighting the fragility of the month-old ceasefire between the two countries. MORE..
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
An outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship is not the start of a pandemic, the UN health agency has said. MORE..
Federal court rules against new 10% global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court
A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
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..
Vietnam President To Lam arrives in Sri Lanka
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, arrived in Sri Lanka tonight (07) on a state visit. MORE..
US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting - report
The United States and Iran are edging toward a temporary agreement to halt their war, sources and officials said on Thursday, with Tehran reviewing a proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues unresolved. MORE..
President says urgent reforms needed to eradicate drug menace in Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to swiftly introduce all necessary reforms, including amendments to existing laws, in order to eliminate the drug menace from the country. MORE..
Colombo-Hanoi direct flights to be launched during Vietnamese President’s visit
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight (07) on a state visit. MORE..
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Technology
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple on Tuesday settled for $250 million a shareholder lawsuit brought after the company delayed artificial-intelligence upgrades to its Siri voice assistant. MORE..
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom
The market value of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics smashed past US$1 trillion for the first time on Wednesday (May 6) as the firm rides an artificial intelligence chip boom that has sent Seoul’s Kospi stock index to record highs. MORE..
Young Europeans turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, survey shows
Young Europeans turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, survey shows
Nearly one in two young people in Europe have used AI chatbots to discuss intimate or personal matters, as the technology increasingly serves as a source of emotional support, an Ipsos BVA survey showed on Tuesday. MORE..
WJC 2026: Global media leaders convene in South Korea to chart the future of journalism and AI
WJC 2026: Global media leaders convene in South Korea to chart the future of journalism and AI
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the 2026 World Journalists Conference (WJC 2026) concluded successfully in South Korea, marking a significant milestone in international media collaboration. MORE..
Entertainment
Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO
The Harry Potter TV series has been renewed for a second season, with filming set to begin in autumn of this year, HBO has confirmed. MORE..
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. MORE..
Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash
Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash
Veteran film producer RB Choudary died on Tuesday (May 5) following a car crash in Rajasthan, India. According to The Times of India, Choudary was travelling with his nephew at the time of the accident, after attending a relative’s wedding. MORE..
Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction
Matthew Perry’s Friends keepsakes and artwork go up for auction
Friends memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name soon after his 2023 death. MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
317.2692 | 324.8705 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
430.1032 | 443.2014 |
Europe
Euro |
371.4323 | 383.3117 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
404.3277 | 420.4269 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
231.3148 | 239.5411 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
227.6040 | 237.4090 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
248.5130 | 258.1205 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
2.0221 | 2.0890 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 848.8107 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,041.2045 |
Oman
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Rial | 832.2767 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 87.9033 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 85.4241 |
UAE
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Dirham | 87.2428 |
Sports
Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. MORE..
Manchester City win first Women’s Super League title in 10 years
Manchester City have clinched their first Women’s Super League title in 10 years. MORE..
PSG hold Bayern to reach second straight Champions League final
Holders Paris St Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a 6-5 aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was far cagier than their goal-laden first encounter. MORE..
2026 LPL foreign player registration opens on Friday
The registration of foreign players for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament is scheduled to begin on Friday (08). MORE..
Arteta hails ‘incredible night’ as Arsenal reach Champions League final
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was overjoyed as his side reached the Champions League final for the second time in their history on Tuesday, saying there had been a huge positive shift in energy and belief following crucial results over the last week. MORE..
