Donald Trump touts ‘dawn of a new Middle East’ in address to Israeli parliament
US President Donald Trump has told cheering Israeli lawmakers that “this is the historic dawn of a new Middle East”, after helping to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. MORE..
- 42 people killed as bus crashes on mountain road in South Africa
- SC rules police violated fundamental rights of bus owner by unlawfully arresting him
- Three vendors fined by Ratnapura and Matugama courts for selling goods at inflated prices
- President Trump lands in Egypt for peace summit
- President holds special discussion on proposed wage increase for plantation workers
- Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests: Officials
- Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to represent Sri Lanka at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva
- Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
- Govt attaches great importance to relations with China: PM Harini
- Final decision on electricity tariff revision to be announced tomorrow
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Final decision on electricity tariff revision to be announced tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the final decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs will be made public tomorrow (14). MORE..
Govt attaches great importance to relations with China: PM Harini
Sri Lanka-China relations boast a long history and bilateral cooperation has yielded fruitful results, said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to represent Sri Lanka at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe is scheduled to attend the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Policy Review (TPR) of Sri Lanka, as well as the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. MORE..
Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests: Officials
Madagascar’s president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday (Oct 13), the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest. MORE..
President holds special discussion on proposed wage increase for plantation workers
A discussion regarding the proposed wage increase for plantation workers was held this afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of representatives from plantation companies. MORE..
President Trump lands in Egypt for peace summit
United States President Donald Trump landed in Egypt on Monday, where he will attend the Gaza ceasefire summit in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the White House. MORE..
Three vendors fined by Ratnapura and Matugama courts for selling goods at inflated prices
Three vendors who pleaded guilty to selling goods at inflated prices have been fined today (13) by the Ratnapura and Matugama Magistrate Courts. MORE..
SC rules police violated fundamental rights of bus owner by unlawfully arresting him
The Supreme Court has ruled that a group of six police officers, including the former Officer-in-Charge of the Kottawa Police Station, violated the fundamental rights of a private bus owner by unlawfully arresting him without just cause. MORE..
42 people killed as bus crashes on mountain road in South Africa
At least 42 people have been killed in a bus crash on a steep mountain road in South Africa, authorities have said. MORE..
PM Harini meets China’s top political advisor in Beijing
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women has held discussions with China’s top political advisor Wang Huning today (13). MORE..
Health Minister elected chair of WHO’s 78th South-East Asia Regional Committee session
The 78th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia got underway in Colombo today, with Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa elected as chairman for a one-year term. MORE..
45 arrested by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing activities
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 45 individuals involved in illegal fishing practices during a series of operations conducted between September 29 and October 7, 2025. MORE..
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC: FM
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC to harness the potential of science, technology and innovation for regional prosperity and resilience, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has stated. MORE..
Israeli lawmakers display ‘genocide’ poster during Trump’s speech, removed
Two Israeli lawmakers, Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif, displayed poster reading ‘genocide’ during US President Donald Trump’s speech at the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, on Monday. MORE..
Govt attaches great importance to relations with China: PM Harini
Sri Lanka-China relations boast a long history and bilateral cooperation has yielded fruitful results, said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to represent Sri Lanka at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe is scheduled to attend the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Policy Review (TPR) of Sri Lanka, as well as the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. MORE..
Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests: Officials
Madagascar’s president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday (Oct 13), the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest. MORE..
President holds special discussion on proposed wage increase for plantation workers
A discussion regarding the proposed wage increase for plantation workers was held this afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of representatives from plantation companies. MORE..
President Trump lands in Egypt for peace summit
United States President Donald Trump landed in Egypt on Monday, where he will attend the Gaza ceasefire summit in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the White House. MORE..
Three vendors fined by Ratnapura and Matugama courts for selling goods at inflated prices
Three vendors who pleaded guilty to selling goods at inflated prices have been fined today (13) by the Ratnapura and Matugama Magistrate Courts. MORE..
SC rules police violated fundamental rights of bus owner by unlawfully arresting him
The Supreme Court has ruled that a group of six police officers, including the former Officer-in-Charge of the Kottawa Police Station, violated the fundamental rights of a private bus owner by unlawfully arresting him without just cause. MORE..
42 people killed as bus crashes on mountain road in South Africa
At least 42 people have been killed in a bus crash on a steep mountain road in South Africa, authorities have said. MORE..
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Technology
Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14; Microsoft urges users to upgrade
Microsoft is ending support for its Windows 10 operating system, which means from Wednesday 14 October, these computers may be at risk. MORE..
Crypto crash wipes out $19 billion after Trump’s 100% China tariffs spark sell-off
Crypto crash wipes out $19 billion after Trump’s 100% China tariffs spark sell-off
US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China sparked a massive cryptocurrency sell-off late Friday that exposed risky leverage in the space. MORE..
Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
Ferrari has unveiled the technology which will power its hotly-anticipated first electric car, the Elettrica, as the 78-year-old luxury Italian sportscar maker looks to add battery power to its hybrid and petrol-engine models. MORE..
Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Google to power LA28 with cloud infrastructure, AI tools
Google will serve as the official cloud provider of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has joined LA28 as a founding partner, organisers said on Wednesday, in a deal that also extends to Team USA and NBCUniversal’s U.S. coverage. MORE..
Entertainment
Hollywood remembers Diane Keaton: Co-stars and fans celebrate a singular talent
Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including The Godfather, Annie Hall, Father of the Bride and Something’s Gotta Give. MORE..
Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11
Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11
Netflix recently released the first look at Man vs Baby, a new comedy starring Rowan Atkinson. This show is a follow-up to his 2022 hit series, Man vs Bee, and it is set to premiere on December 11, 2025. MORE..
Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
Lanka Events, the leading overseas Sri Lankan film distributor based in Sydney and a strategic partner of TV Derana, has announced the global release of Vihanga Premaya (Peacock Lament), the 2025 Derana-Lux Cinema of Tomorrow Film Award winner for Best Film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dr. Sanjeewa Pushpakumara. MORE..
Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister sparked alarm
Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister sparked alarm
Country singer Dolly Parton sought to reassure fans about her health on Wednesday (Oct 8) after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death. MORE..
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Japan
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Dinar | 990.7813 |
Oman
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Rial | 786.1506 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 83.0408 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 80.6963 |
UAE
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Dirham | 82.4156 |
Sports
Afghanistan to boycott tri-series with Pakistan amid cross-border hostilities?
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly preparing contingency plans after Afghanistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 Tri-Series in November became doubtful due to escalating military tensions between the two nations. MORE..
No Williamson for Blacks Caps in England T20 series
Kane Williamson was missing from the New Zealand squad named on Monday for the Twenty20 series against England later this month because of a “minor medical issue”, coach Rob Walter said. MORE..
Women’s World Cup: India’s Smriti Mandhana scripts world record
India batter Smriti Mandhana on Sunday scripted history during the Women’s ODI World Cup match against Australia in Visakhapatnam. MORE..
Tiger Woods has disc replaced in latest injury setback
Tiger Woods has had disc replacement surgery in the latest setback to stall his return to the PGA Tour. MORE..
Sri Lanka opt to bowl against England after rain delay
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl against England in the Women’s World Cup in Colombo. Sri Lanka come into this game having not played since the tournament opener against India, while England have won both games they’ve played. MORE..
