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Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce hopes rise

Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce hopes rise

U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal welcome on Monday in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  6:20 pm
Suspected shooter in Weligama PS Chairman’s murder produced before JMO

Suspected shooter in Weligama PS Chairman’s murder produced before JMO

The suspected shooter in connection with the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was arrested in Nawinna last evening (26), has been produced before the Colombo Judicial Medical Officer this afternoon (27). MORE..

| October 27, 2025  5:03 pm
Hand grenade found in front of house in Wellampitiya

Hand grenade found in front of house in Wellampitiya

A hand grenade has been discovered in the road in front of house at a housing complex located on Donald Perera Mawatha in Wellampitiya. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  4:43 pm
Sri Lanka and Australia sign bilateral debt restructuring agreements

Sri Lanka and Australia sign bilateral debt restructuring agreements

The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Australia have entered into bilateral agreements on external debt restructuring, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts to restore debt sustainability and revamp its economy. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  3:59 pm
Kuwait Airways resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka

Kuwait Airways resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka

Kuwait Airways on Monday launched direct flights to Colombo after two years of codeshare operations. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  3:47 pm
Argentina’s midterm election hands decisive win to Milei’s libertarian overhaul

Argentina’s midterm election hands decisive win to Milei’s libertarian overhaul

Argentine President Javier Milei’s party cruised to victory in midterm legislative elections as voters handed him a mandate to keep pushing through his radical overhaul of the economy despite widespread discontent with his deep austerity measures. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  3:22 pm
India evacuates tens of thousands as cyclone Montha gains strength

India evacuates tens of thousands as cyclone Montha gains strength

India moved 50,000 people to relief camps on Monday (Oct 27) as it began evacuations a day before Cyclone Montha, intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, is set to bring strong winds and heavy rains to its east coast, officials said. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  2:21 pm
Steps will be taken to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans working abroad: FM

Steps will be taken to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans working abroad: FM

Steps will be taken in the future to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans working abroad, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has stated. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  2:20 pm
Jaffna named one of the best places to visit in 2026 by Lonely Planet

Jaffna named one of the best places to visit in 2026 by Lonely Planet

Jaffna has been named as one of the Top 25 Best Places to Visit in the World for 2026, by global travel publication Lonely Planet. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  1:23 pm
Ukraine targets Moscow with dozens of drones, Russia says

Ukraine targets Moscow with dozens of drones, Russia says

Russian air defences shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow and downed nearly 160 more over other regions in attacks that killed at least one and injured five others, Russian officials said on Monday. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  12:23 pm
Special project to reduce landslides along Bibile -Passara road launched

Special project to reduce landslides along Bibile -Passara road launched

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced a joint programme with the Road Development Authority (RDA) to launch a specialized project aimed at mitigating landslide risks along the Bibile -Passara road. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  12:01 pm
Man arrested with over 196kg of Kerala cannabis in Dompe

Man arrested with over 196kg of Kerala cannabis in Dompe

An individual has been arrested with a stock of Kerala cannabis during a special raid conducted by a team of officers from the Police Special Task Force (STF). MORE..

| October 27, 2025  11:13 am
India resumes direct flights to Chinese mainland after 5 years

India resumes direct flights to Chinese mainland after 5 years

India on Sunday night resumed direct flights to the Chinese mainland after a five-year hiatus, Indian officials said. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  10:20 am
Amber weather advisory issued for strong winds in several provinces

Amber weather advisory issued for strong winds in several provinces

An ‘Amber’ weather advisory has been issued for strong winds for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and the Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  9:44 am
Rumesh Tharanga named Best Male Athlete at South Asian Athletics Championships

Rumesh Tharanga named Best Male Athlete at South Asian Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka’s javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga has been adjudged the Best Male Athlete at the fourth South Asian Athletics Championships held in Ranchi, India. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  9:36 am
Nepal’s PM names popular volunteer, doctor to cabinet

Nepal’s PM names popular volunteer, doctor to cabinet

Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday expanded her interim cabinet which was formed in the wake of a youth-led uprising last month, inducting two ministers seen as popular among young people. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  9:01 am
Police sergeant dies in road accident in Wellawaya

Police sergeant dies in road accident in Wellawaya

An individual has died in a road accident that occurred along the Wellawaya- Thanamalwila main road in Adawelayaya, Wellawaya. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  8:36 am
Nearly 30,000 individuals inspected during special police operation

Nearly 30,000 individuals inspected during special police operation

A total of 781 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (26). MORE..

| October 27, 2025  7:50 am
3,500MT of ‘Ponni Samba’ rice imported to Sri Lanka

3,500MT of ‘Ponni Samba’ rice imported to Sri Lanka

A total of 3,500 metric tons of ‘Ponni Samba’ rice have been imported into the country, Sri Lanka Customs has stated. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  7:21 am
Major US airports face ground stops and flight delays amid ongoing government shutdown

Major US airports face ground stops and flight delays amid ongoing government shutdown

Major airports across the US issued ground stops or delays Sunday amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  6:47 am
Cyclone Montha to make landfall in India tomorrow

Cyclone Montha to make landfall in India tomorrow

Cyclone Montha, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm later today, is expected to make landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India with wind speeds touching 90-100 km/hour. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  6:31 am
Island-wide anti-drug operation to commence this week

Island-wide anti-drug operation to commence this week

The island-wide anti-drug operation is scheduled to commence on Thursday, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has stated. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  5:40 am
Indian national arrested at BIA with nearly 3kg of heroin

Indian national arrested at BIA with nearly 3kg of heroin

A foreign passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport carrying a stock of heroin valued at Rs. 34 million, has been arrested. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  5:39 am
Several spells of showers expected today

Several spells of showers expected today

Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| October 27, 2025  5:34 am
Sri Lanka finish second at South Asian Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka finish second at South Asian Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka finished second at the fourth South Asian Senior Athletics Championships held in Ranchi India. MORE..

| October 26, 2025  10:33 pm