Iran said it struck ​targets linked ‌to U.S. forces in response ​to U.S. ​airstrikes on its ⁠southern coast, ​which it said ​violated the U.N. Charter and the ​war-ending memorandum ​between the two countries, ‌according ⁠to a statement by its foreign ​ministry.

A Senior Assistant Secretary attached to the Parliamentary and Cabinet Affairs Division of the Presidential Secretariat, arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connection with an investigation into the alleged preparation of a forged ...MORE..

Community Physician Specialist at the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), Dr. Prashila Samaraweera stated that the total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded 50,000. MORE..

A large number of dansals across the country have already been registered ahead of the upcoming Poson Poya holiday, Acting President of the Public Health Inspectors' Union of Sri Lanka Upul Rohana stated.

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. MORE..

The Government is preparing to introduce a programme to provide 20 kilograms of rice to public servants under a payment scheme, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe announced.

Sri Lanka has been recognised as the world's top trending wellness destination for 2026, according to the latest State of Retreats 2026 Report published by BookRetreats.com.

A 41-year-old woman has been arrested by the Horana Special Crimes Investigation Unit for allegedly defrauding a victim of Rs. 2 million by falsely promising to secure foreign employment. MORE..

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies, inflaming transatlantic trade tensions a day after ​European Union countries met Trump’s July 4 deadline to cut tariffs on U.S. goods. MORE..

A new ​earthquake struck ‌off the northern ​coast of ​Venezuela on Friday ⁠afternoon, ​days after twin quakes flattened buildings ​and ​killed nearly 1,000 ‌people. MORE..