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US fires on Iranian tanker while Trump pushes for peace deal

The US military fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Tehran to reach a deal ending the war. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 7, 2026 6:54 am

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to Spain after three people evacuated

A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned since Sunday off the coast of Cape Verde left for Spain on Wednesday, a Reuters witness said, after three people, two of them seriously ill, were evacuated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 7, 2026 6:33 am

UN warns hunger deepening in Gaza as families survive on one meal a day

The UN on Wednesday warned that hunger remains widespread and severe across the Gaza Strip, with millions struggling to access adequate food despite ongoing humanitarian efforts. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 7, 2026 6:44 am

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a U.S. peace proposal that sources said would formally end the war while leaving unresolved the key U.S. demands that Iran suspend its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 7, 2026 6:20 am

Fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in some 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..

(0)Comments | May 7, 2026 6:08 am

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since ceasefire, senior Hezbollah commander killed

Israel struck Beirut on Wednesday (May 6) for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 7, 2026 1:38 am

Supreme Court upholds death sentences on four accused in Vidya murder

The Supreme Court today (06) confirmed the death sentences imposed by the High Court Trial-at-Bar on four accused, including ‘Swiss Kumar’, in the abduction, gang rape and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in the Jaffna District in 2015. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 2:40 pm

Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes

Oil prices dived on Wednesday, with international benchmark Brent sliding under $100 a barrel, on fresh hopes for an end to the Middle East war. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 4:39 pm

Laugfs Gas raises prices

Laugfs Gas has increased domestic refill prices with effect from midnight today (06 May). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 9:39 pm

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..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 8:46 am

Vietnam President’s state visit set to propel ties with Sri Lanka into new phase, says Deputy FM

An upcoming state visit to Sri Lanka by Việt Nam President Tô Lâm is expected to serve as a pivotal political milestone, opening a new chapter in bilateral relations marked by enhanced political trust and more substantive, wide-ranging cooperation, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường has said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 6:59 am

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..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 8:11 am

Hambantota Bird Park owner released from ‘illegal motorcycles’ case

The Hambantota Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release of the three suspects, including owner of the Hambantota Bird Park, who had been accused of illegally importing 21 motorcycles, including 11 high-capacity bikes. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 5:59 pm

Individual posing as doctor nabbed in Polonnaruwa following criminal probe

An individual allegedly posing as a doctor and linked to several criminal offences has been arrested by the Polonnaruwa Divisional Crime Investigation Division, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 12:09 pm

World Bank assistance to reform and modernise SL’s revenue-generating state institutions

A delegation led by the World Bank Country Manager for Sri Lanka, Gevorg Sargsyan, has reportedly met with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, this morning (06) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 7:10 pm

Corruption case against former Minister Kumara Jayakody to be heard on June 17

The Colombo High Court has fixed June 17 to hear the corruption case filed against former Minister Kumara Jayakody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 11:52 am

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..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 9:52 am

China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible” in talks with his Iranian counterpart. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 4:30 pm

Litro gas prices to remain unchanged for May

The Litro Gas Company has decided not to make any revisions to domestic Litro LP gas prices for the month of May, the Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Channa Gunawardana said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 4:05 pm

Sri Lanka, Pakistan hold talks to strengthen defence cooperation, training and regional security

The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General Nayyar Naseer, HI (M), (Retd), has paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 11:02 am

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..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 12:44 pm

French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crew members wounded

A French shipping firm says crew members aboard one of its cargo ships were injured and the vessel was damaged when it was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 1:06 pm

Gold prices in Sri Lanka climb following global market increase

The price of gold in the local market has increased significantly, following a spike in prices in the international market. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 12:34 pm

Oil prices fall a second day as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal

Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations bottled up supply from the key Middle East producing region could resume flowing after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a possible peace deal may be reached to end the war with Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 6:31 am

University admissions for 2025/2026 academic year to begin in Sept.: PM Harini

The admission process for students to government universities for the 2025/2026 academic year is scheduled to commence in the first week of September 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 10:29 am

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Eastern provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 3:47 pm

Australia says 13 citizens linked to alleged IS members returning from Syria

A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said Wednesday (May 6), warning some will face arrest. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 10:08 am

Special commodity levy on maize increased to Rs. 50 per kg

The special commodity levy imposed on imported maize has been increased to Rs. 50 per kilogram. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 11:34 am

Opposition seeks debate on Executive encroachment on Judiciary

A motion requesting a debate condemning the encroachments made by the Executive on the Judiciary, was submitted to the Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (06) by a group of opposition parliamentarians. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 2:56 pm

Maldivian President Muizzu concludes state visit to Sri Lanka

The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu has departed the island after successfully concluding his three-day state visit. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 8:29 am

Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn’t reopen strait amid report of deal to end war

US President Donald Trump posted on social media Wednesday that the war with Iran could soon end and oil and natural gas shipments could restart, if Iran accepts a reported agreement that he did not detail. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 6:48 pm

66-year-old killed in freak accident involving grinder in Katugastota

A man has died after suffering a fatal neck injury from a grinder while carrying out construction work on a security fence in Mawilmada, Katugastota, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 7:27 am

Close associate of fugitive underworld figure arrested with ammunition in Katunayake

A close associate of an organized criminal believed to be hiding overseas has been arrested in possession of 54 T-56 firearm bullets and a magazine, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 5:48 am

Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in the Ampara Mannar and Vavuniya districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 12:49 pm

University admission applications for 2025/2026 open until May 19: UGC

Applications for university admission for the 2025/2026 academic year, based on the 2025 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level examination, will be accepted until May 19, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 5:18 am

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..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 8:18 pm

Congress extends support to Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu

The Indian National Congress (INC) on Wednesday formally extended support to actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the next government in Tamil Nadu, while making it clear that the backing hinges on keeping “communal forces” out of the alliance. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 1:54 pm

Special traffic plan in Colombo for Vietnamese President’s visit

Sri Lanka Police says it will implement a special traffic management plan within Colombo on May 7 and 8 in view of the official visit of the President of Vietnam to Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 10:35 pm

Maldivian President confident of permanent solution to Sri Lanka visa issues

One of the key focuses of the state visit to Sri Lanka is to resolve the visa issues faced by Maldivians residing in Sri Lanka, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated, adding that he is confident a permanent solution will be found soon. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 9:06 am

Iranian foreign minister arrives in Beijing to discuss “regional and international developments”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing early Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 8:01 am

3 patients with suspected hantavirus evacuated from cruise ship as new case confirmed in Switzerland

Three patients with suspected hantavirus infections were being evacuated from a cruise ship to the Netherlands on Wednesday, the UN health agency said, as the vessel at the centre of a deadly outbreak remained off Cape Verde with nearly 150 people on board waiting to head to Spain’s Canary Islands. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 7:34 pm

Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision begins today

The public consultation on the proposed electricity tariff revision for 2026 will commence in Colombo today (06), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 5:03 am

Showers above 100mm expected across Sri Lanka as ITCZ influence strengthens: Met. Dept.

Due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of the island, an increase in rainfall is expected across the island from today (06) and over the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 6:05 am

US, Iran nearing one-page war-ending agreement, response expected within 48 hours

The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, a Pakistani source involved in the peace efforts told Reuters on Wednesday, confirming an Axios report citing two US officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 4:53 pm

Sri Lanka calls for constructive dialogue to de-escalate tensions in West Asia

Sri Lanka has expressed grave concern regarding the recent hostilities in the West Asian region, including attacks on critical energy infrastructure, which affect regional stability and peace efforts. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 9:02 pm

Donald Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be ‘paused’

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 5) that the US operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dubbed “Project Freedom”, will be paused for a short period to see whether an agreement with Iran can be finalised and signed, although a blockade on Iranian ports will remain in force. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 5:24 am

Tamil Nadu Election: Vijay likely to form government tomorrow

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who made a memorable debut in politics by breaking the (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) DMK and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (AIADMK) traditional duopoly in the Tamil Nadu state, is likely to form a government as early as May 7, sources said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 6, 2026 9:32 am

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship off Cape Verde

Medics were working on Monday (May 4) to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 5, 2026 10:22 am

Police constable arrested for accepting Rs. 200,000 bribe to release drug suspect

A police constable attached to the Peliyagoda Police Headquarters has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 5, 2026 11:19 am

Dilith Jayaweera hails Vijay and TVK’s victory in Tamil Nadu assembly polls

Sarvajana Balaya leader and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, extended his congratulations to Indian actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party following what he described as a victory at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 5, 2026 11:07 am

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