Sudan's army has been accused of launching several drone strikes that have reportedly killed more than 300 people, including dozens travelling to a funeral.

The Supreme Court today (20) commenced hearing 25 petitions challenging the government’s proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, with petitioners raising concerns over judicial independence, executive powers and fundamental rights.

A shooting has been reported in Suwarapola, Piliyandala, involving a group of suspects who allegedly targeted a hotel owner from Moratuwa.

Paris police on Tuesday (Oct 20) ordered a temporary ban on people carrying cans or bottles of petrol or gas, or possessing fireworks, following weekend riots in the capital and elsewhere in France.

A hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot and injured in a shooting incident in Moratuwa, police said.

A total of 97,825 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.

An individual and his wife have been arrested by officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) over allegations of defrauding the general public by promising overseas employment.

A large truck crashed into a tour bus west of the Egyptian capital on Tuesday, killing 13 people and injuring 34, state media reported.

Sarvajana Balaya is the most suitable political group capable of defeating the current government, its leader, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera said today (20).

More than 303,000 suspects have been arrested during the year-long ‘A Nation United’ (Ratama Ekata) national operation, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (20).

The Maha Sangha has endorsed the recommendations of a committee appointed by the President to amend laws concerning the treatment of Buddhist monks who are imprisoned, while proposing further discussions among the 31 factions of the three main Buddhist chapters to establish a common framework.

Two women have died after being struck by lightning in Rambewa, Anuradhapura, earlier today (20).

A 36-year-old man has been arrested by the North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division over an alleged online financial scam involving Rs. 12.69 million.

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across multiple districts due to prevailing rainy weather conditions.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has rejected claims that the use of substandard coal at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant led to the need for power cuts.