Second school term for 2026 begins today
The second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools commences today (20). MORE..
- $50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report
- Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say
- Vice President JD Vance to lead US Team for Iran talks in Pakistan: White House
- Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued
- Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting
- US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran vows to retaliate
- Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
- Iranian state media suggest new talks won’t take place
- Second school term for 2026 begins today
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Iranian state media suggest new talks won’t take place
There has been no comment from Iranian officials on U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new talks in Pakistan this week. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran vows to retaliate
The United States said on Sunday that it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran said it would retaliate, raising the possibility that the ceasefire between the two countries might not last for even the two days it is set to remain in force. MORE..
Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting
Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, according to police. MORE..
Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued
A boat carrying tourists has capsized in the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, due to the impact of a speeding jet ski earlier today (19). MORE..
Vice President JD Vance to lead US Team for Iran talks in Pakistan: White House
US Vice President JD Vance will attend the next round of Iran talks in Pakistan along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, the White House has told CNN. MORE..
Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say
Investigations have revealed that the fire that broke out yesterday (18) in the upper floor of a two-storey house on the Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama, was intentionally set by the homeowner himself, police said. MORE..
$50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report
The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the aftershock of the crisis will be felt for months and even years to come, according to analysts and Reuters calculations. MORE..
Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan held discussions on the proposed project related to the energy hub in Trincomalee and the proposal to link India and Sri Lanka through an oil pipeline, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. MORE..
Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks
An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with the US, Iranian sources familiar with the negotiations say. MORE..
Visiting Indian Vice President meets Tamil Leaders in Colombo
Visiting Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday met leaders of political parties in the North and East and Indian Origin Tamil parties during his visit to Sri Lanka, reinforcing India’s commitment to the welfare of the Tamil community in the island. MORE..
26 drowning incidents reported during festive period – Police
A total of 26 people have lost their lives in drowning incidents during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, police stated. MORE..
Indian VP hands over 145 houses, concluding third phase of housing project in Sri Lanka
The third phase of the Indian housing project implemented by the Government of India in the plantation areas has officially concluded today (19). MORE..
Donald Trump says US representatives heading to Pakistan for Iran talks
President Donald Trump said Sunday that US representatives are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, for negotiations with Iran, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
President calls on Chief Prelate of Amarapura Chapter
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the headquarters of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya in Wellawatte this morning (19) and met the Supreme Mahanayake Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Murthi Mahanayake Thera and received his blessings. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran vows to retaliate
The United States said on Sunday that it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran said it would retaliate, raising the possibility that the ceasefire between the two countries might not last for even the two days it is set to remain in force. MORE..
Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting
Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, according to police. MORE..
Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued
A boat carrying tourists has capsized in the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, due to the impact of a speeding jet ski earlier today (19). MORE..
Vice President JD Vance to lead US Team for Iran talks in Pakistan: White House
US Vice President JD Vance will attend the next round of Iran talks in Pakistan along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, the White House has told CNN. MORE..
Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say
Investigations have revealed that the fire that broke out yesterday (18) in the upper floor of a two-storey house on the Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama, was intentionally set by the homeowner himself, police said. MORE..
$50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report
The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the aftershock of the crisis will be felt for months and even years to come, according to analysts and Reuters calculations. MORE..
Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan held discussions on the proposed project related to the energy hub in Trincomalee and the proposal to link India and Sri Lanka through an oil pipeline, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. MORE..
Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks
An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with the US, Iranian sources familiar with the negotiations say. MORE..
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Technology
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
Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction
A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor has been sold at auction to a collector for £670,000. MORE..
Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications
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..
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Sports
IPL: Pacer Matheesha Pathirana joins KKR squad in Kolkata
Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has joined Kolkata Knight Riders squad, giving a much-needed boost to the side that is currently languishing at the bottom of the IPL table. The franchise confirmed the development earlier today. MORE..
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..
