Sri Lanka CERT issues public warning over fake traffic fine SMS and WhatsApp scam
Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has issued a special public alert regarding an ongoing cyber scam targeting motorists through fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages. MORE..
- Fire in Kenya girls’ school dorm kills 16
- Police to bring back 89 Red Notice suspects hiding abroad - Police
- Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
- Sri Lanka CERT issues public warning over fake traffic fine SMS and WhatsApp scam
- Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
- Early landslide warnings issued to residents in four districts updated
- Sri Lanka remains committed to regional cooperation and international engagement – PM
- Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with EU on trade, logistics and investment
- Three injured in expressway collision near Sooriyawewa Interchange
- Report says Iran and U.S. reach outline ceasefire deal after latest attacks
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Report says Iran and U.S. reach outline ceasefire deal after latest attacks
The United States and Iran have reached an outline agreement to extend their ceasefire pending the approval of President Donald Trump, Axios reported on Thursday, after Iran targeted a U.S. air base in Kuwait in the wake of U.S. strikes on what Washington said was an Iranian drone operation. MORE..
Three injured in expressway collision near Sooriyawewa Interchange
A road accident has been reported today (28) near the Sooriyawewa Interchange on the Southern Expressway, leaving three people injured. MORE..
Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with EU on trade, logistics and investment
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, participated in the EU–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable held under the theme “Global Gateway and Sri Lanka’s Role as a Regional Maritime and Logistics Hub.” MORE..
Sri Lanka remains committed to regional cooperation and international engagement – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka’s strength lies in its position as an open, reliable, and constructive partner committed to regional cooperation and international engagement. MORE..
Early landslide warnings issued to residents in four districts updated
National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has updated the early landslide warnings issued under Level 1 and Level 2 for residents in 17 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts. MORE..
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster than other regions, a report by the U.N. weather agency and the UK’s Met Office said on Thursday. MORE..
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
Police to bring back 89 Red Notice suspects hiding abroad - Police
Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler said that police are preparing to bring back to the country 89 criminals who have been issued Red Notices and are currently hiding abroad while being involved in various crimes in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Fire in Kenya girls’ school dorm kills 16
A fire in a girls’ dormitory in Kenya on Thursday (May 28) killed 16 children and hospitalised 79 in the latest deadly blaze to hit a school in the east African country. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath meets Sri Lankan-origin NZ’s Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said he had the pleasure of meeting Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs of the New Zealand Parliament Vanushi Walters. MORE..
Giant Messi statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is “swaying in the wind” and will be removed, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday (May 27). MORE..
Van suspected to be linked to Kalutara fatal shooting found abandoned in Dodangoda
Police have discovered another vehicle, suspected to have been used by the gunmen involved in the fatal shooting reported in Kalutara South this morning (28), abandoned in the Dodangoda area along the Matugama Road in Kalutara. MORE..
Nearly 15,000 Vesak ‘Dansal’ registered islandwide so far: PHIU
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) states that nearly 15,000 ‘Dansals’ organised across the country have been registered so far to be held in view of the upcoming Vesak festival. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s vehicle, gold loan curbs support lenders’ risk profiles - Fitch Ratings
Sri Lanka’s tighter macroprudential restrictions on vehicle and gold-backed lending will benefit lenders’ risk profiles, particularly those of finance companies, Fitch Ratings stated. MORE..
IMF has so far disbursed USD 2.4 billion to Sri Lanka under EFF programme
The IMF Executive Board completed the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka, providing the country with immediate access to SDR 508 million (about US$ 695 million) to support economic policies and reforms. MORE..
Three injured in expressway collision near Sooriyawewa Interchange
A road accident has been reported today (28) near the Sooriyawewa Interchange on the Southern Expressway, leaving three people injured. MORE..
Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with EU on trade, logistics and investment
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, participated in the EU–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable held under the theme “Global Gateway and Sri Lanka’s Role as a Regional Maritime and Logistics Hub.” MORE..
Sri Lanka remains committed to regional cooperation and international engagement – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka’s strength lies in its position as an open, reliable, and constructive partner committed to regional cooperation and international engagement. MORE..
Early landslide warnings issued to residents in four districts updated
National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has updated the early landslide warnings issued under Level 1 and Level 2 for residents in 17 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts. MORE..
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster than other regions, a report by the U.N. weather agency and the UK’s Met Office said on Thursday. MORE..
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..
Police to bring back 89 Red Notice suspects hiding abroad - Police
Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler said that police are preparing to bring back to the country 89 criminals who have been issued Red Notices and are currently hiding abroad while being involved in various crimes in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Fire in Kenya girls’ school dorm kills 16
A fire in a girls’ dormitory in Kenya on Thursday (May 28) killed 16 children and hospitalised 79 in the latest deadly blaze to hit a school in the east African country. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath meets Sri Lankan-origin NZ’s Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said he had the pleasure of meeting Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs of the New Zealand Parliament Vanushi Walters. MORE..
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Technology
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base. MORE..
Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (Ł474,320) Luce. MORE..
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
China sent three astronauts to its space station on Sunday, one of whom will stay for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of long-duration human physiology in space as Beijing works towards its ambition of a crewed moon landing by 2030. MORE..
Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
Malaysia will introduce new measures from June 1 to protect children and reduce their exposure to harmful content on online platforms, its communications regulator said on Friday. MORE..
Entertainment
AMA’s 2026 winners list: BTS, Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE among top honorees
The 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) returned to Las Vegas on May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, bringing together a wide mix of global pop favorites, breakout newcomers and genre-defining veterans. MORE..
BTS crowned ‘Artist of the Year’ at American Music Awards
BTS crowned ‘Artist of the Year’ at American Music Awards
South Korean seven-piece BTS have won Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards (AMAs) for the second consecutive year, cementing their status as one of the world’s biggest bands. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits all theatres across state to screen 5 shows per day
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits all theatres across state to screen 5 shows per day
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay issued an order to permit all theatres across the state to screen five shows per day for seven days from the date of release of new Tamil films. MORE..
Shakira & Burna Boy drop ‘Dai Dai’ video featuring cameos from World Cup winners Messi & Mbappé
Shakira & Burna Boy drop ‘Dai Dai’ video featuring cameos from World Cup winners Messi & Mbappé
On Saturday (May 23), the Colombian superstar released the music video for her 2026 World Cup song with Burna Boy, “Dai Dai.” MORE..
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Sports
Crystal Palace make history after winning first European trophy
Crystal Palace have won the UEFA Conference League to claim a first European trophy in the club’s history. MORE..
SLC launches program to enhance coaching standards of school cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said it has launched a special program aimed at educating and developing school cricket coaches in the country under the direction of the Cricket Transformation Committee. MORE..
Vijay Shankar joins Lanka Premier League ahead of Season 6
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has unveiled a star-studded list of marquee signings ahead of the Season 6 player draft on June 1, headlined by India all-rounder Vijay Shankar, who is set to join the tournament for the upcoming season. MORE..
Iran to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, Sheinbaum says
Iran’s national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the U.S. on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday. MORE..
Kusal Mendis named ODI & T20I captain for upcoming West Indies tour
Experienced Kusal Mendis has been named the captain of the One-Day International and Twenty20 International squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. MORE..
