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Powerful bomb explosion in Pakistan’s Quetta kills 24, reports say

An explosion on a railway track in Pakistan’s Quetta killed at least 24 people, news outlet Al ⁠Arabiya reported on Sunday, citing officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 2:32 pm

T-56 rifle unearthed from Somawathiya Reserve

The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has recovered a T-56 assault rifle buried beneath a tree inside the Somawathiya National Reserve. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 8:54 pm

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit New Zealand and Australia

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to New Zealand and Australia from 26 May to 03 June 2026, at the invitation of the two Governments. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 12:13 pm

Sri Lankan Rupee rallies most in three years, leads Asia FX – Bloomberg

The Sri Lankan rupee surged against the dollar, snapping a nine-day losing streak to become Asia’s best-performing currency on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 10:45 am

Netanyahu issues first public response to emerging US-Iran agreement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly responded for the first time Sunday to reports of an emerging US-Iran agreement to end the war, stating that “Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 10:24 pm

Provincial Council elections unlikely this year, says Tilvin Silva

The General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, says that it will not be possible to hold the Provincial Council elections this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 12:12 pm

31,000 in eight districts affected by adverse weather

More than 31,000 people in eight districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 4:35 pm

Sri Lanka faces risk of financial instability without new IMF agreement – Sajith

The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka could face a renewed risk of bankruptcy and called on the present government to immediately pursue a successor agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cautioning against what he described as “arrogance” in economic decision-making. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 3:33 pm

Express train engine derails in Maradana

An engine attached to the daily express train operating from Maradana to Hikkaduwa derailed in Maradana this evening (24), railway sources said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 6:01 pm

Over 28,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

More than 28,000 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 8:37 am

CBSL tightens Loan to Value ratio for credit granted for vehicles

The Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has tightened the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios applicable to credit facilities granted for motor vehicles while also introducing a maximum LTV ratio for credit facilities secured by gold with effect from tomorrow (25). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 9:37 pm

Shakira & Burna Boy drop ‘Dai Dai’ video featuring cameos from World Cup winners Messi & Mbappé

On Saturday (May 23), the Colombian superstar released the music video for her 2026 World Cup song with Burna Boy, “Dai Dai.” MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 1:40 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 6:51 am

Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb

At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday (May 24), as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 3:09 pm

Two workers injured after part of six-storey building collapses in Kandy

Two workers have sustained injuries and admitted to the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital after a section of a six-storey building collapsed along the E.L. Senanayake Mawatha in Kandy, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 3:23 pm

Donald Trump says United States will not “rush into a deal” with Iran

President Donald Trump said the United States will not “rush into a deal” with Iran, adding that the American blockade of Iranian ports will remain in “full force and effect” until an agreement is reached. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 8:26 pm

22-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting shooting incident

A suspect accused of aiding and abetting a fatal shooting has been arrested by the Galle Divisional Crimes Investigation Bureau. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 10:02 am

Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in two districts

Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of two districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 5:43 pm

State of Emergency declared over southern California chemical incident

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as crews race to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 4:12 pm

No agreement between Iran and US expected to be signed today

A US agreement with Iran is not expected to be signed today, a senior administration official tells CNN. According to the official, details of the agreement are still being negotiated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 10:45 pm

Suspect in Hatton double murder and gold robbery case undergoes medical examination

A suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a married couple in Dickoya, Hatton and the theft of 18 sovereign pounds of gold jewellery has been referred to the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) at Dickoya Base Hospital for examination, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 5:21 pm

Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ including reopening Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” and details will be announced soon. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 7:23 am

Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh

A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, government data showed Saturday (May 23), marking the country’s deadliest surge in decades of the preventable disease. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 6:53 pm

Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says

Officers shot a suspect who fired at a White House ‌checkpoint on Saturday evening, who then died after being taken to the hospital, the Secret Service said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 6:53 am

Southwest monsoon gradually sets in; Heavy rainfall expected from Tuesday

The southwest monsoon is likely to establish over Sri Lanka around May 26 or 27, bringing increased rainfall to the southwestern parts of the island during that period, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 2:13 pm

Health Ministry deploys new Colposcopy units to strengthen women’s cancer care

A total of 12 state-of-the-art colposcopy machines have been introduced to government hospitals to improve the detection and treatment of cervical cancer, which ranks as the fifth most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka, according to the Ministry of Health. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 2:43 pm

Melbourne Sri Lankans pledge support for Dilith Jayaweera’s entrepreneurial vision

The Sri Lankan community in Melbourne has pledged its support to the entrepreneurial vision proposed by the leader of the Sarvajana Balawegaya leader, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera during a community event held in Australia. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 2:14 pm

Police warn motorists against using non-standard number plates

Police have warned motorists not to operate vehicles fitted with distorted or non-standard number plates, despite delays in the issuance of official registration plates. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 7:21 pm

Trio arrested for aiding and abetting murder in Galle shooting case

Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a murder committed by shooting in Dangedara, Galle on May 12, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 3:52 pm

Youth arrested over Rs. 8 mln gold chain thefts using stolen motorcycles

A suspect has been arrested by the Western Province South Crimes Division for allegedly robbing gold chains worth around Rs. 8 million using stolen motorcycles. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 24, 2026 12:10 pm

Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she was resigning from her job as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and she was leaving her role to help him. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 7:15 am

Israeli strikes kill six Lebanese medics in 24 hours, health ministry says

Six Lebanese paramedics were killed in two Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon in the span of 24 hours, Lebanon’s health ministry said on Friday, condemning the attacks as violations of international law. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 7:04 am

One fatality reported amid ongoing severe weather in Sri Lanka - DMC

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported one fatality due to the adverse weather conditions currently affecting parts of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 9:23 am

Police warn public over rising online financial fraud and cybercrime incidents

Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to remain vigilant regarding financial fraud and cybercrimes committed through the internet and social media platforms. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 3:00 pm

AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor’s career, say police

South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly faked evidence that defamed actor Kim Soo-hyun and fuelled a scandal which ended his career. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 8:15 am

Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga Basin amid heavy rainfall

According to the Department of Irrigation, there is a possibility of a minor flood situation occurring in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga basin within the next 24 hours. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 10:03 am

Flood warning for Attanagalu Oya basin extended by 48 hours

The Department of Irrigation says the flood warning issued for the Attanagalu Oya basin under at 5.30 a.m. yesterday (22) has been extended for the next 48 hours. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 7:35 am

After 19-year trial, five sentenced to death over assault homicide

The Balapitiya High Court sentenced five accused to death after a 19-year trial, finding them guilty of assaulting and murdering an individual using poles and clubs. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 4:21 pm

Early landslide warnings issued to residents in several districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 9:16 am

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 23, 2026 12:04 pm

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