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Vietnam President’s upcoming visit carries strategic significance – Envoy

Vietnam President’s upcoming visit carries strategic significance – Envoy

Govt. defends appointment of Eran as Sri Lanka Cricket Interim Chairman

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the appointment of former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Interim Committee is a correct decision. MORE..

Colombo HC issues arrest warrant for witness in case against Johnston Fernando

The Colombo High Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a witness in a case filed against three defendants, including former Minister Johnston Fernando. MORE..

Iran’s Foreign Minister to visit China today

The Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to China today as part of ongoing diplomatic consultations between Tehran and Beijing, Iran’s semi-official news agency Mehr reported Tuesday. MORE..

Opposition urges Govt. to halt remarks targeting judiciary

A group of opposition Members of Parliament have called on the government to immediately cease statements aimed at the judiciary, warning that such remarks threaten judicial independence. MORE..

Cabinet nod given to ink several MoUs with Vietnam

The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Tô Lâm is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on May 7, following an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

Iran’s top negotiator warns Tehran ‘not even started’ in Hormuz standoff

Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the United States warned on Tuesday (May 5) that his country has “not even started” in its standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

Russian Health Minister concludes visit to Sri Lanka

The Minister of Health of Russia, Mikhail Murashko and his delegation have concluded a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..

Sri Lanka, Thailand move to strengthen defence cooperation

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, together with the Defence Attaché, Air Commodore Vajira Jayakody, met with Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, at the Royal Thai Air Force Headquarters...MORE..

M.K. Stalin resigns as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

DMK president M.K. Stalin has resigned as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. A communication in this regard was sent to Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Monday (May 4, 2026) night. MORE..

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India emerging as next major growth market for Swiss watchmakers

India emerging as next major growth market for Swiss watchmakers

Apple says iPhone 17 ‘most popular ever’ as sales soar

Apple says iPhone 17 ‘most popular ever’ as sales soar

Researchers find moringa seeds remove 98.5% of PVC microplastic from drinking water

Researchers find moringa seeds remove 98.5% of PVC microplastic from drinking water

EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online

EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online

Entertainment

Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil’s Copacabana beach

Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil’s Copacabana beach

Sri Lanka’s Brief Garden featured in New York Times Style Magazine

Sri Lanka’s Brief Garden featured in New York Times Style Magazine

AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars

AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars

Netflix to give Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ wide theatrical release, marking a first

Netflix to give Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ wide theatrical release, marking a first

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Sri Lanka captain closes in on No.1 ranking ahead of T20WC

Sri Lanka captain closes in on No.1 ranking ahead of T20WC

Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasons

Former Man United manager Ferguson taken to hospital after health scare at Old Trafford

Lakshmi Mittal, Poonawalla-led group to buy IPL franchise Rajasthan for $1.65 billion

New Zealanders defeat Sri Lanka Tuskers in Kandy to retain Graham Henry Trophy