Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war on Tuesday, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are already under way.

A discussion aimed at expediting the demining programme implemented under the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply was held today (04) at the Parliament complex under the chairmanship of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Minister Dr. Susil Ranasinghe.

The US Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the military's readiness for future conflicts.

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha has met representatives of six Tamil-speaking political parties following a request from the parties.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the progress of projects implemented under the 2026 Budget allocations for the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, along with proposals for the 2027 Budget.

An Indian vessel sank after coming under attack in the Red Sea by an explosives-laden boat off Yemen’s western coast, with all 14 crew members rescued, Yemen's government-aligned National Resistance Forces announced on Tuesday.

An attempted shooting targeting the owner of a bakery near the Dahanayake Grounds on the Dehiwala-Kaduwela Road was foiled after the firearm used by the attacker failed to discharge, police said.

Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as senior US officials raised hopes of a deal with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.

The Court of Appeal today ordered that further consideration of intervening petitions filed in connection with former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay’s petition challenging his detention under the PTA be taken up on August 6.

The newly established Public Officers’ Salaries and Pensions Commission commenced operations today (4) in Colombo, under the patronage of Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Prof. Chandana Abeyratne.