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UN cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%, blames Middle East crisis

The United Nations on Tuesday cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis had reignited inflationary pressures and heightened uncertainty. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 10:23 am

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026

The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 950,000 mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 8:21 am

Mount Lavinia illegal television transmission station busted; one arrested

An illegally operated television transmission station using unauthorized communication equipment was raided in Mount Lavinia, with police arresting a suspect and seizing a large stock of equipment, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 6:50 am

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will undertake a four-day visit to India beginning May 23 to further cooperation in the fields of trade, defence and energy. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 6:04 am

Police open fire at lorry allegedly transporting cattle illegally in Hungama

Police have opened fire on a lorry suspected of illegally transporting cattle in Kattakaduwa, Hungama, resulting in the arrest of four suspects, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 10:00 am

Google unveils smart glasses, taking on Meta

Google on Tuesday (May 19) unveiled the design of new smart glasses, returning to a market the tech giant tried – and failed – to crack more than a decade ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 8:28 am

‘Had no knowledge’: Gulf leaders on Trump’s claim of stopping Iran attack

A day after US President Donald Trump claimed that Gulf leaders had urged him to avoid fresh military action against Iran, officials from some of those countries said they were unaware of any such operation, according to The Wall Street Journal. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 4:56 am

John Swinney re-elected as Scotland’s first minister

Scottish National Party (SNP) leader John Swinney was re-elected as Scotland’s first minister on Tuesday after three rounds of voting in the Scottish Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 9:03 am

Three Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with 87 mobile phones

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), after being found in possession of a large consignment of mobile phones and batteries allegedly smuggled into the country, officials said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 7:51 am

Eight bus drivers arrested in Kalutara while being under the influence of narcotics while on duty

Eight bus drivers and one conductor have been arrested in Kalutara after being found allegedly under the influence of narcotics while on duty, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 7:23 am

Jimmy Kimmel roasts White House suggestion that Trump could be next James Bond

Jimmy Kimmel has savagely responded to the White House’s suggestion that Donald Trump could be the perfect person to play the next James Bond. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 10:55 am

Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm expected in some parts of the island

The south-west monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 5:03 am

Xi Jinping, Putin to meet in Beijing today for tea diplomacy after Trump visit

China and Russia’s leaders are set to meet for a summit in Beijing on Wednesday featuring discussions on bilateral and international issues, capped by an intimate tete-a-tete between “old friends” over tea. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 6:21 am

Sri Lanka reports nearly 30,000 dengue cases and 15 deaths so far in 2026

Nearly 30,000 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 20, 2026 5:33 am

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva province and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 2:12 pm

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..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 6:40 am

No water tariff increase for first half of 2026

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to maintain the current water tariff structure during the first six months of 2026 without any revision. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 2:38 pm

Rupee depreciation can be managed amid expected IMF and ADB inflows: Govt.

The ongoing depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar can be managed through planned financial inflows and policy measures, according to Minister Vijitha Herath. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 5:06 pm

Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks sign of our ‘dangerous’ times: WHO

The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are only the latest crises in “dangerous and divisive” times, the World Health Organisation chief said Monday (May 18). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 1:27 pm

Suspect arrested with over 1.5 kg of ‘Ice’ in Kadawatha

A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of over one kilogram of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) during a police raid in the Pahala Biyanwila area of Kadawatha. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 4:40 pm

‘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..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 7:01 am

Sri Lanka signs MoU with Russia to modernise railway sector

Sri Lanka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at securing technical expertise and investment cooperation from Russia to modernise the railway service. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 3:07 pm

Xi to host ‘old friend’ Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to host his “old friend” Vladimir Putin less than a week after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit, as Beijing seeks to project itself as a stable and predictable power in a world shaken by trade tensions, wars and an energy crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 9:41 am

Sri Lanka to formulate National Space Policy

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to formulate a National Space Policy for Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 3:03 pm

‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony’ underway

The “National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony,” marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is currently underway (19), in Battaramulla. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 3:45 pm

US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 338

The selling price of the US dollar has exceeded 338 Sri Lankan rupees today. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 1:50 pm

Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque

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..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 6:25 am

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..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 5:54 am

OpenAI defeats Elon Musk’s lawsuit, removes obstacle to IPO

A U.S. jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial intelligence company not liable to the world’s richest person for having allegedly strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 6:49 am

Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Akuregoda double murder

Police have requested public assistance to locate and arrest a suspect linked to the double murder of a lawyer and his wife who were shot dead in a parking area of a supermarket in Akuregoda. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 3:45 pm

QR code fuel distribution system to continue – Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that the QR code system introduced for fuel distribution will continue to be implemented in order to manage fuel consumption. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 2:28 pm

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..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 5:44 am

Special traffic plan for National War Heroes’ Commemoration ceremony

The ‘‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony,’’ is scheduled to be held today (19) at the Parliamentary Grounds in front of the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 9:11 am

Health Minister calls for better quality of life for childhood cancer survivors

Children who survive cancer must be given the opportunity to lead healthy, dignified and productive lives, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 2:26 pm

SC upholds constitutionality of Bill to amend Terrorist Financing law

The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, informed the House today that the Supreme Court has ruled the Convention on the Suppression of Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill is fully consistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 10:16 am

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 4:41 pm

Only President, defence officials invited to National War Heroes’ Commemoration; no political invitees, says Minister

The government has confirmed that no political representatives were invited to the National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony, to be held today (19) in Battaramulla, marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 3:26 pm

Shakira wins €55 million tax battle against Spain

A Spanish court has ordered the country’s tax authority to refund €55m (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her taxes. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 10:01 am

At least 120 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says

At least 120 people have died in an outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with hundreds more suspected cases, according to officials. Health authorities say the situation is evolving quickly, and more cases are likely to be detected in the coming weeks. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 10:52 am

Magisterial inquiry into Kapila Chandrasena’s death adjourned

The further magisterial inquiry into the suspicious death of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been postponed until 22 May. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 1:35 pm

Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners

Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday (May 19). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 4:15 pm

Sri Lanka receives WHO recognition for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis

Sri Lanka has been awarded special recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) for reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis to a level no longer considered a public health problem. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 4:28 pm

Court temporarily lifts foreign travel ban on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has temporarily lifted the foreign travel ban imposed on Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake in connection with a corruption-related case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 4:46 pm

Indian Air Force Chief arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 3:26 pm

Parliament to reconvene today; Inland Revenue Amendment Bill to take center stage

Parliament is scheduled to reconvene today (19), with sittings set to continue until May 22, according to the Parliamentary Secretariat. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 7:41 am

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..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 6:19 am

“We will carry the memories of Mullivaikkal in our hearts” - Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay on Monday said he will always stand in solidarity for the “rights of our Tamil kin” living in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 10:34 am

Farmers to receive compensation up to Rs 100,000 per hectare for crop damage from heavy rains

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that, following assessments of crop damage caused by recent heavy rains across Sri Lanka, steps will be taken to disburse compensation of up to a maximum of Rs. 100,000 per hectare, based on the severity of the damage. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 12:34 pm

Rs. 10,000 monthly allowance for children of migrant workers in daycare centres: SLBFE

Officials of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Child Affairs that a decision has been taken to provide a monthly allowance of Rs. 10,000 for children aged between 2 and 13 years of parents employed overseas, if those children are enrolled in daycare centres. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 5:37 pm

New circular issued to strengthen solid waste management in state institutions

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a new circular aimed at streamlining solid waste management activities in state institutions. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 19, 2026 9:20 am

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