USA’s Akhilesh Reddy banned for 08 years under ICC’s Anti-Corruption Code
2026-08-03
USA player Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal foundContinue Reading
Two Kandy athletes to compete at U20 World Championships in USA
2026-08-03
Two young athletes from Sri Lanka’s Kandy District will represent the country at the U20 World Athletics Championships in America,Continue Reading
Sajith meets US House of Representatives delegation in Colombo
2026-07-30
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held talks on Wednesday (29) with a visiting delegation from the United States House of RepresentativesContinue Reading
Trump says ‘good chance’ of progress in Iran talks as foes hold fire
2026-07-28
US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 27) voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran,Continue Reading
CARAT Sri Lanka 2026 strengthens US–Sri Lanka maritime partnership
2026-07-27
The United States and Sri Lanka on Sunday (26) launched the sixth iteration of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and TrainingContinue Reading
Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds
2026-07-27
Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior Iranian official toldContinue Reading
Forced labour import ban secures lower US tariff: Finance Ministry
2026-07-24
The Ministry of Finance announced today that the United States has reduced the proposed 12.5% additional tariff on Sri LankanContinue Reading
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
2026-07-24
The deal between the US and Saudi Arabia to help the Gulf kingdom develop nuclear energy is dependent on RiyadhContinue Reading
Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources say
2026-07-23
Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility, according to two sources briefed on theContinue Reading
US Vice President says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy
2026-07-17
United States Vice President JD Vance has accused some members of Israel’s government of trying to influence US public opinionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unveils special gift to mark America’s 250th independence anniversary
2026-07-16
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, has presented the first copy of a Coffee Table Book publishedContinue Reading
Iran says it hit 85 US military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait in response to strikes
2026-07-08
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it hit dozens of US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait overnight in responseContinue Reading
US and Iran agree to pause attacks and meet in Qatar
2026-06-29
US and Iran agree to halt strikes and hold talks in Qatar on Tuesday over Strait of Hormuz tensions, USContinue Reading
US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-06-22
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday,Continue Reading
US Vice President Vance cancels trip for peace talks with Iran
2026-06-19
United States Vice President JD Vance pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland on FridayContinue Reading
Sri Lankan delegation joins US forum on Indian Ocean ports and supply chains
2026-06-08
A high‑level Sri Lankan delegation participated in the U.S. Forum on Indian Ocean Ports and Supply Chains in Washington, D.C.,Continue Reading
US-donated P628 patrol vessel arrives in Colombo
2026-06-04
The P628 vessel donated by the United States Government has arrived at the Port of Colombo, Deputy Minister of PortsContinue Reading
Iran says it targeted US Fifth Fleet headquarters and airbase in response to US attacks
2026-06-03
Iran said it targeted American bases in the region and a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz in response toContinue Reading