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Iran intercepts American ‘aircraft’, state media say

Iran has intercepted a US drone around Bushehr, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reports, citing a military source. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 5:42 am

65-year-old dies in Grandpass after sustaining injuries in alleged attack

A resident of the Henamulla Camp area in the Grandpass Police Division has succumbed to injuries at the Colombo National Hospital, according to hospital police. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 11:03 am

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..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 5:19 pm

Trump meeting in Situation Room to make ‘final determination’ on Iran agreement

President Donald Trump signaled Friday that he is not yet ready to sign an agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, despite a tentative deal reached Thursday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 9:44 pm

US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund

A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of what Trump has called government ‘‘weaponization.’’ MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 10:15 pm

Oil steadies as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal

Oil futures steadied on Friday but were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on a potential ceasefire extension. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 4:15 pm

Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal fixed for trial

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa regarding the controversial “Krrish” project deal be taken up for hearing on July 07. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 2:19 pm

Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack

Eight students alleged to have been involved in a suspected arson attack at a Kenyan girls’ school that killed 16 pupils have been arrested, police say. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 4:45 pm

Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF review approval, urges continued reform momentum amid external pressures

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement welcoming and commending the Government of Sri Lanka on the successful completion and approval of the 5th and 6th reviews under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 11:46 am

National Environment Week to commence tomorrow ahead of World Environment Day

The National Celebration of World Environment Day, themed “Let it Sprout” (Dalu Lanna Ida Denna), is scheduled to be held on June 5, 2026, under the patronage of the President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 3:57 pm

WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak

The World Health Organization recommended prioritizing three experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, including Mapp Biopharmaceutical’s MBP134, Regeneron’s maftivimab and Gilead Sciences’ antiviral remdesivir. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 9:50 am

US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 334

The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded the Rs. 334 mark, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 12:25 pm

Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa named as suspect in another case

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and several others and to produce them before the court in connection with a case filed over the misuse of state funds. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 2:46 pm

Rambukkana–Galagedara section of Central Expressway construction to begin today under President’s patronage

The construction work on the section from Rambukkana to Galagedara, under Stage II of Phase III of the Central Expressway project, is scheduled to commence today (29) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 10:06 am

Sajith warns against turning Sri Lanka into a ‘geopolitical playground’

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that several parties are attempting to turn Sri Lanka into a geopolitical playground by exploiting the country’s current situation. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 2:33 pm

Global temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030, UN says

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 1:42 pm

PM and UN Resident Coordinator discuss post-Ditwah recovery, humanitarian cooperation

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, at Temple Trees, today (29) to discuss post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery efforts and continued humanitarian cooperation between Sri Lanka and the United Nations. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 9:25 pm

Sri Lanka inaugurates new High Commission in New Zealand

The new High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Wellington, New Zealand, has been officially inaugurated. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 12:19 pm

Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years

An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 9:42 am

Police launch special island-wide security and traffic plan for Vesak Week

During the Vesak season, a special island-wide security programme is being implemented, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 9:05 am

Humanoid robots ‘the future’ of car making, says BMW

For the first time, BMW will use humanoid robots for car manufacturing in Europe. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 10:00 am

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits China’s Xinjiang

A magnitude 5 earthquake hit near Turpan City, in ⁠the east of China’s Xinjiang region at 2.55pm local time (06:55 GMT), the ⁠China Earthquake Networks Center reported on ⁠Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 1:38 pm

Special train services in place for Vesak Festival

The Department of Railways says that several special train services will be operated from tomorrow (30) in view of the Vesak festival. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 3:22 pm

Circular issued to ensure timely implementation of annual transfers for combined services officers

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a circular directing all government institutions to strictly implement the annual transfer decisions of officers in the Combined Services without delay,... MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 1:51 pm

Kapila Perera steps down as Transport Ministry Secretary: sources

The Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Prof. Kapila Perera, has tendered his resignation, according to sources. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 8:40 am

Construction of Rambukkana–Galagedara section of Central Expressway commences

Construction work on the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway from Rambukkana to Galagedara commenced today (29) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 6:13 pm

Sri Pada pilgrimage season to conclude tomorrow

The Chief Custodian of the Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero, states that this year’s Sri Pada pilgrimage season will conclude on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day (May 30). MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 1:21 pm

Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch Musk’s SpaceX

An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s IPO-bound SpaceX. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 11:12 am

26 injured in bus accident in Siyambalanduwa

A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus veered off the road and overturned this afternoon (29) in the 31st Junction area along the Siyambalanduwa-Monaragala main road. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 4:34 pm

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 1 million in first five months of 2026

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have surpassed the one million-mark since the beginning of this year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 10:00 pm

Colombo’s inflation rises marginally to 5.5% in May

The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased marginally to 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.4% in April 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 3:20 pm

Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

A day after the President Donald Trump -affiliated Freedom 250 announced the “first wave” of performers for “The Great American State Fair” shows on Washington’s National Mall in June and July, the lineup has been hit...MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 6:27 pm

US and Iran ‘very close’ to deal but ‘not there yet’, Vance says

The US and Iran still need to work out several sticking points before an agreement on the war can be reached, Vice-President JD Vance has said. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 5:34 am

Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga and Maguru Ganga basins

According to the Department of Irrigation, there is a possibility of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Kuda Ganga and Maguru Ganga basins within the next 48 hours. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 11:43 am

Decision on summoning counsel in Kapila Chandrasena inquest to be announced on June 2

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court ruled today (29) that the decision on whether or not to summon President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne and Attorney-at-Law Udara Muhandiramge to give evidence...MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 11:54 am

Nato condemns Russian ‘recklessness’ after drone hits Romanian residential block

A Russian drone has hit a block of flats in Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people, officials say - prompting a strong response from Nato and EU officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 3:50 pm

Police warn public over fake social media messages claiming traffic fine payment facility

Sri Lanka Police has urged the public not to be deceived by fake messages circulating on social media claiming that the Police Department is offering a facility to pay fines for traffic violations.MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 10:24 pm

Ex-Foreign Secretary Prasad Kariyawasam elected Chair of UN Committee on Migrant Workers

Former Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary, Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam, has been elected by acclamation as the Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) at the opening segment of the Committee’s 42nd session held at Palais Wilson in Geneva. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 10:06 pm

Guidelines issued to school authorities to prevent spread of meningitis

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued guidelines to all Provincial Directors of Education, based on instructions from the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, on preventive measures related to the spread of Enterovirus Meningitis reported in several districts across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | May 29, 2026 4:46 pm

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