Trump’s ‘week-long misadventure’ cost U.S. $100 billion: Iran FM
2026-03-08
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that any further escalation in the ongoing conflict will be the responsibility ofContinue Reading
IRIS Dena valid military target; Sri Lanka provided life-saving support to survivors – US
2026-03-08
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has rejected Iran’s claim that the Iranian warship IRIS Dena was unarmed at the time itContinue Reading
4 injured Sri Lankans in Middle East attacks discharged from hospital: Deputy FM
2026-03-08
Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra says four Sri Lankan nationals who were injured in recent attacks in the Middle EastContinue Reading
‘Mind your own business,’ Kamal Haasan tells Donald Trump
2026-03-07
Kamal Haasan penned an open letter to US President Donald Trump, telling him to mind his ‘own business’. The actor-politicianContinue Reading
Journalist Sajeewa Wijeweera passes away
2026-03-07
Veteran journalist Sajeewa Wijeweera passed away this afternoon while receiving treatment at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle. He hadContinue Reading
Navy, Police seize 368kg of foreign cannabis worth over Rs. 73 million
2026-03-07
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Kayts Police, seized approximately 368 kilograms of foreign-origin cannabis during a joint operationContinue Reading
Bribery Commission files corruption case against Minister Kumara Jayakody
2026-03-07
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has filed indictments at the Colombo High Court against Minister ofContinue Reading
Meeting held to address possible impact of Middle East conflict on Sri Lanka’s essential supplies
2026-03-07
A special meeting of the Food Policy and Security Committee was held at the Parliamentary Complex to discuss the possibleContinue Reading
Global conflict could push up fuel prices, Sri Lanka cannot control global markets
2026-03-07
Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead toContinue Reading
BASL President says ministers must be better briefed for global forums
2026-03-07
Bar Association of Sri Lanka President Rajeev Amarasuriya has called for better preparation and briefing of government representatives speaking onContinue Reading
Three foreigners rescued from drowning off Hikkaduwa coast in two days
2026-03-07
Three foreigners were rescued from drowning in two separate incidents while sea bathing near the Hikkaduwa harbour over the pastContinue Reading
39-45 Heat Alert issued for 11 districts
2026-03-07
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Sabaragamuwa,Continue Reading
WATCH : Moment drone struck Dubai Airport
2026-03-07
Watch the moment a drone struck Dubai International Airport’s runway, forcing the suspension of all flights on Saturday. WatchContinue Reading
Iran apologises to neighbours, says no further strikes unless attacked
2026-03-07
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not launch further strikes on neighbouring countries unless attacks against Iran originate fromContinue Reading
Dubai airport operations temporarily suspended as UAE intercepts missiles, drones
2026-03-07
Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended for safety as the United Arab Emirates responded to incoming missile andContinue Reading
Will Sri Lanka repatriate rescued Iranian sailors? FM replies
2026-03-07
Sri Lanka will act in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and internationalContinue Reading
Ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to become Nepal prime minister
2026-03-07
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra “Balen” Shah is poised to become Nepal’s next prime minister after his party surged ahead in the country’sContinue Reading
Siblings accuse late Michael Jackson of child sexual abuse in new lawsuit
2026-03-07
Four siblings from a family that once defended Michael Jackson have filed a lawsuit accusing the late pop star ofContinue Reading