‘Gampaha Ousmand’ arrested for aiding Ganemulla Sanjeewa killing
Ousmand Gunasekara, alias ‘Gampaha Ousmand’, has been arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of notorious underworld figure and organised criminal Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, and for allegedly supplying firearms used to carry out the murder. MORE..
- ‘Gampaha Ousmand’ arrested for aiding Ganemulla Sanjeewa killing
- Lockdown in Philippine Senate after gunshots fired
- Netanyahu says he ‘secretly visited’ UAE during war with Iran
- Trump, Xi meet in Beijing for talks
- Higher Europe air fares ‘inevitable’, says industry head
- Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
- Irrigation Dept. warns river water levels may rise again despite temporary decline
- Puttalam records highest rainfall of over 250 mm within 24 hours
- Red warning issued for heavy rains in several areas
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Red warning issued for heavy rains in several areas
A red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Puttalam records highest rainfall of over 250 mm within 24 hours
The Department of Meteorology stated that the highest rainfall recorded in the country during the 24-hour period from 8.30 a.m. yesterday to 8.30 a.m. today (14) was reported from Puttalam, which received 256.2 mm of rainfall.
Irrigation Dept. warns river water levels may rise again despite temporary decline
The Department of Irrigation says that water levels in several river basins, which had previously risen due to heavy rainfall, are now showing a decline following the reduction in rainfall over the past 24 hours. MORE..
Higher Europe air fares ‘inevitable’, says industry head
Higher ticket prices for air travellers in Europe are “inevitable” because of the high cost of jet fuel, according to the head of the International Air Transport Association. MORE..
Trump, Xi meet in Beijing for talks
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met Thursday in Beijing for a high-stakes summit, with trade and the Iran war expected to dominate the agenda. MORE..
Netanyahu says he ‘secretly visited’ UAE during war with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he “secretly visited” the United Arab Emirates and met its president during the war with Iran. MORE..
Lockdown in Philippine Senate after gunshots fired
The Philippine Senate was locked down with military personnel seen entering the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) had sought refuge. MORE..
‘Miraculous’: 11 plane crash survivors rescued at sea off Florida
All 11 people aboard a private airplane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived the wreck and were rescued from their lifeboat hours later by a U.S. Air Force Reserve team, U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force officials said on Wednesday. MORE..
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Some passengers have disembarked from a cruise ship after being held in France following a norovirus outbreak. MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected due to low-pressure area near Sri Lanka
The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist and is expected to move away from the island and gradually weaken during the next 36 hours, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
President urges officials not to consider financial constraints in restoring normal life for disaster victims
A Special Coordination Committee meeting for the Badulla District was held this afternoon (13) at the Badulla Library Auditorium under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review the progress of measures taken to restore normalcy to the lives of people affected by the cyclone “Ditwah”...MORE..
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
More than 1,000 passengers are being held on a UK-operated cruise ship in France after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness. MORE..
Religious leaders’ guidance vital for strengthening communal coexistence - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the guidance of religious leaders is essential to further strengthen harmony and solidarity among communities in multicultural areas such as Anamaduwa, where Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities live together in harmony. MORE..
UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King’s Speech
Keir Starmer faced his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reported to be readying his resignation to try to trigger a contest to replace a British prime minister who had sought some respite to set out his government’s agenda. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties across key sectors
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said that he held a constructive bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, during his official visit to Belarus. MORE..
Puttalam records highest rainfall of over 250 mm within 24 hours
The Department of Meteorology stated that the highest rainfall recorded in the country during the 24-hour period from 8.30 a.m. yesterday to 8.30 a.m. today (14) was reported from Puttalam, which received 256.2 mm of rainfall.
Irrigation Dept. warns river water levels may rise again despite temporary decline
The Department of Irrigation says that water levels in several river basins, which had previously risen due to heavy rainfall, are now showing a decline following the reduction in rainfall over the past 24 hours. MORE..
Higher Europe air fares ‘inevitable’, says industry head
Higher ticket prices for air travellers in Europe are “inevitable” because of the high cost of jet fuel, according to the head of the International Air Transport Association. MORE..
Trump, Xi meet in Beijing for talks
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met Thursday in Beijing for a high-stakes summit, with trade and the Iran war expected to dominate the agenda. MORE..
Netanyahu says he ‘secretly visited’ UAE during war with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he “secretly visited” the United Arab Emirates and met its president during the war with Iran. MORE..
Lockdown in Philippine Senate after gunshots fired
The Philippine Senate was locked down with military personnel seen entering the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) had sought refuge. MORE..
‘Miraculous’: 11 plane crash survivors rescued at sea off Florida
All 11 people aboard a private airplane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived the wreck and were rescued from their lifeboat hours later by a U.S. Air Force Reserve team, U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force officials said on Wednesday. MORE..
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Some passengers have disembarked from a cruise ship after being held in France following a norovirus outbreak. MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected due to low-pressure area near Sri Lanka
The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist and is expected to move away from the island and gradually weaken during the next 36 hours, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
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Technology
Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
Meta Platforms is rolling out a new “Incognito Chat” feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp messaging service, the company said on Wednesday, as it looks to address data privacy concerns. MORE..
EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children
EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children
The European Union should explore limiting children’s access to social media with possible new rules proposed within months, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday (May 12). MORE..
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
TikTok is introducing a subscription charge for UK users who do not want to see adverts on the platform. MORE..
TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors
TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors
TikTok has rowed back on an AI feature which incorrectly summarised some videos on the platform, including claiming a celebrity was fruit. MORE..
Entertainment
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
A man who broke into a car and stole hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé has been sentenced to two years in prison. MORE..
Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case
Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Tuesday withdrew her plea seeking to turn approver in a Rs 200 crore (INR 2 billion) money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar. MORE..
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’
Two South Florida police officers claim Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s recent action thriller “The Rip” used too many real-life details in its fictionalized narrative, causing harm to the officers’ personal and professional reputations, according to a defamation lawsuit. MORE..
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15m (£11m) lawsuit against Samsung, alleging it used her image on packaging for its televisions without permission. MORE..
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UAE
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Sports
SLC postpones all domestic tournaments due to prevailing weather conditions
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to postpone all SLC organised domestic cricket tournaments owing to the prevailing weather conditions. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Ishanka Abeykoon named in 2026 Asia Rugby Elite Panel of Referees
Sri Lanka’s Ishanka Abeykoon has been included in the Asia Rugby’s Elite Panel of Referees. MORE..
NBA player Brandon Clarke dies aged 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team has confirmed. MORE..
Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup
The Mexican government has cancelled plans to end the school year more than a month early to ease traffic during the Fifa World Cup and an anticipated heatwave. MORE..
Lionel Messi included as Argentina name prelimnary FIFA World Cup 2026 squad
Legendary footballer Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s preliminary 55-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, as coach Lionel Scaloni begins shaping his team for the title defence following their triumph in 2022. MORE..
