Canada said on Tuesday it will temporarily ban residents from three ​African countries amid an Ebola outbreak. MORE..

The United Nations Security Council ​on Tuesday condemned the ‌attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United ​Arab Emirates, according to ​a statement, adding that ⁠the attack constituted ​a violation of international law. MORE..

The south-west monsoon has established over the island, with prevailing showery condition over the south-western parts of the country expected to continue, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

A protest march has been launched by the University of Peradeniya Students’ Union demanding solutions to administrative issues and problems related to student facilities.

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to take immediate steps to secure a fresh agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to safeguard the wellbeing of the general public.

A tanker reported an external explosion off Oman’s coast on Tuesday afternoon, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

Arrangements will be made to provide motorbikes for Public Health Midwives in the future, along with the implementation of the scheduled salary increase from January next year, the Minister of Health, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has cautioned the general public against relying on unofficial guidance being circulated regarding the centralized electronic system for submitting asset and liability declarations.

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) conducted a field visit to the Mannar District, in order to inspect the lands used by the North Western and North Central Naval Commands of Sri Lanka Navy.

The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka today (26) informed the Court of Appeal that steps are being taken to return ancestral lands in Rambakan Oya and Pollabedda to the indigenous communities who traditionally occupied them.

Iran says the US has committed a “gross violation” of the ceasefire with new air strikes it launched on the country in the past 48 hours.

The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (26) directed officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to present their position on a request made by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara seeking temporary relaxation of his overseas travel ban.

An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large quantity of Kush cannabis, police said.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of high waves and strong winds affecting sea areas around Sri Lanka.

A train hit a school minibus killing four people, including two children, in a "horrific accident" in northern Belgium, authorities said on Tuesday (May 26).

Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas in the Ratnapura district owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country.

A wide-ranging discussion was held in Colombo today (26) between political parties and civil society organisations on the urgent conduct of the long-delayed Provincial Council election and the electoral system to be adopted.

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says a bill aimed at revoking the parliamentary seats of Members of Parliament (MPs) who switch political parties after being elected by people’s vote is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the near future.