The case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, alleging unlawful acquisition of assets exceeding Rs. 75 million beyond his declared legal income, was taken up for hearing once again today at the Colombo High Court.

US President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran are “looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE” after a round of attacks between the two countries threatened the fragile truce that had already been in place.

A Sri Lankan woman has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the possession of counterfeit US currency valued at approximately USD 700,000.

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds of about 40-50 kmph over the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-central provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts, due to the active south-west monsoonal condition.

Three Sri Lankans who were abducted in Ethiopia have been successfully rescued following a coordinated security operation.

The Israeli military is preparing for at least several days of fighting with Iran and the possibility of a prolonged campaign, an Israeli military official said Monday.

Printing of vehicle number plates, which had been suspended for over a year, resumed today (08) at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) premises in Werahera.

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva said that after facing crisis upon crisis in recent years, the world needs to build foundations that can withstand shocks that have become more frequent.

Sri Lanka has recorded nearly 37,000 dengue cases so far this year, marking an increase of approximately 10,000 cases compared to the corresponding period in 2025, health authorities said.

The Court of Appeal today (08) fixed June 22 for further consideration of a petition filed by former State Intelligence Service officer Colonel Kelum Maddumage, seeking an order preventing his arrest in connection with investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.