Trump says US and Iran in ‘positive’ talks, unveils plan to escort Hormuz ships
President Donald Trump said on Sunday (May 3) that the United States was conducting “very positive discussions” with Iran, as he outlined a plan for US forces to escort ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday. MORE..
- Free Lawyers call for COPA probe into US$2.5 cyber heist
- Trump says he is likely to reject peace proposal as Iran has ‘not yet paid a big enough price’
- Man missing after being swept away at Katukurunda Beach
- Indian Prime Minister hails Mission Drishti as major space milestone
- Lance Corporal arrested on bribery charges
- Cargo ship attacked off Iran approaching Strait of Hormuz
- Fairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island
- Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz
- Trump says US and Iran in ‘positive’ talks, unveils plan to escort Hormuz ships
Hot News
Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz
The United States will launch an effort on Monday (May 4, 2026) to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, giving few details about what could be a sweeping effort to help hundreds of vessels and some 20,000 seafarers. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm, today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Cargo ship attacked off Iran approaching Strait of Hormuz
A bulk carrier has been attacked by multiple small vessels off the coast of Iran. MORE..
Lance Corporal arrested on bribery charges
A Lance Corporal serving at the Pandulagama Army Camp in Anuradhapura has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 129,600. MORE..
Indian Prime Minister hails Mission Drishti as major space milestone
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Mission Drishti by GalaxEye, calling it a major achievement in India’s growing space journey. MORE..
Man missing after being swept away at Katukurunda Beach
A 55-year-old man has been reported missing after being swept away by strong sea currents while bathing at the Katukurunda Beach in Kalutara this evening (03), police said. MORE..
Trump says he is likely to reject peace proposal as Iran has ‘not yet paid a big enough price’
United States President Donald Trump said that he had yet to review the exact wording of a new Iranian peace proposal but he was unlikely to accept it, because the Iranians had not yet “paid a big enough price”. MORE..
Free Lawyers call for COPA probe into US$2.5 cyber heist
The Free Lawyers Organisation has called for an investigation through the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) into the alleged misappropriation of US$2.5 million from the Treasury. MORE..
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May 3, 2026 7:08 pm
NFF condemns Govt statements undermining public confidence in judiciary
The National Freedom Front (NFF) has strongly condemned recent statements made by the government, alleging that they undermine public confidence in the judiciary. MORE..
Shooting reported at Galle Prison
A shooting incident has been reported inside the Galle Prison, the Police Media Division said. MORE..
No food price hikes despite fuel price revision: Restaurant owners
Food prices will not be increased despite yesterday’s fuel price revision, according to the Chairman of the All Ceylon Restaurant Owners Association, Harshana Rukshan. MORE..
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka
The President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has arrived in Sri Lanka on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
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May 3, 2026 5:37 pm
Suspect injured after police open fire during escape attempt
A suspect has been injured after police opened fire when he allegedly attempted to escape custody while being taken to the Galgamuwa Magistrate’s Court today (03). MORE..
Met. Dept. warns of increased lightning risk amid ongoing rainy weather
There is a risk of strong lightning activity due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
No official notice issued to Mahinda Rajapaksa over Airbus case, says spokesman
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not received any official notice or communication from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) regarding the Airbus transaction, his media spokesman Attorney Manoj Gamage said. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm, today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Cargo ship attacked off Iran approaching Strait of Hormuz
A bulk carrier has been attacked by multiple small vessels off the coast of Iran. MORE..
Lance Corporal arrested on bribery charges
A Lance Corporal serving at the Pandulagama Army Camp in Anuradhapura has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 129,600. MORE..
Indian Prime Minister hails Mission Drishti as major space milestone
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Mission Drishti by GalaxEye, calling it a major achievement in India’s growing space journey. MORE..
Man missing after being swept away at Katukurunda Beach
A 55-year-old man has been reported missing after being swept away by strong sea currents while bathing at the Katukurunda Beach in Kalutara this evening (03), police said. MORE..
Trump says he is likely to reject peace proposal as Iran has ‘not yet paid a big enough price’
United States President Donald Trump said that he had yet to review the exact wording of a new Iranian peace proposal but he was unlikely to accept it, because the Iranians had not yet “paid a big enough price”. MORE..
Free Lawyers call for COPA probe into US$2.5 cyber heist
The Free Lawyers Organisation has called for an investigation through the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) into the alleged misappropriation of US$2.5 million from the Treasury. MORE..
NFF condemns Govt statements undermining public confidence in judiciary
The National Freedom Front (NFF) has strongly condemned recent statements made by the government, alleging that they undermine public confidence in the judiciary. MORE..
Shooting reported at Galle Prison
A shooting incident has been reported inside the Galle Prison, the Police Media Division said. MORE..
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Technology
Apple says iPhone 17 ‘most popular ever’ as sales soar
Apple has seen demand for its iPhone reach new heights with sales growth in China outpacing all other regions. MORE..
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
The moringa tree, known as the ‘‘miracle tree’’, is one of the most nutrient-dense plants on the planet and is prized for its healing qualities. MORE..
EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online
EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online
The European Commission on Wednesday urged member states to quickly adopt its new age verification app to protect minors from harmful content online, and to make sure the technology is available everywhere before the end of the year. MORE..
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures — including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso — can be seen roaming around a Berlin museum, occasionally “pooing” printed images of their surroundings which they’ve previously captured with integrated cameras. MORE..
Entertainment
Sri Lanka’s Brief Garden featured in New York Times Style Magazine
Brief Garden in Beruwala has been featured in The New York Times Style Magazine’s latest feature titled “Nine Artists on the Gardens They’ll Never Forget.” MORE..
AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars
AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars
Academy Awards organizers issued new rules on Friday to clarify that acting and writing must be performed by humans and not artificial intelligence to be eligible for the movie industry’s highest honors. MORE..
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
Netflix on Friday said it would put filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” movie in wide theatrical release next year, where it will play exclusively for more than 45 days - a first for the streaming service. MORE..
Princess Diana’s unheard recordings set to be revealed in new docuseries
Princess Diana’s unheard recordings set to be revealed in new docuseries
A new three-part documentary series is set to explore the private life of Princess Diana, featuring never-before-heard audio recordings that are expected to shed fresh light on her time within the royal family. MORE..
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Sports
Former Man United manager Ferguson taken to hospital after health scare at Old Trafford
Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital after feeling unwell ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match between United and Liverpool, media reported. MORE..
Lakshmi Mittal, Poonawalla-led group to buy IPL franchise Rajasthan for $1.65 billion
A consortium led by steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal and vaccine tycoon Adar Poonawalla has agreed to acquire Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals in a deal valuing the team at $1.65 billion, a statement said. MORE..
New Zealanders defeat Sri Lanka Tuskers in Kandy to retain Graham Henry Trophy
The visiting New Zealand Under 85kg Rugby team defeated Sri Lanka Tuskers 25 (3T, 2C, 2P) -10 (1 T, 1C, 1 P) in the second and final game of the two-match series at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium in Kandy this evening (03) to retain the Sir Graham Henry Trophy. MORE..
Sri Lanka to tour West Indies for full series next month
The Sri Lanka National Men’s Cricket team is scheduled to tour the West Indies for a full series next month, Sri Lanka Cricket has announced. MORE..
Sumedha Ranasinghe wins silver at Asian Throwing Championship
Sri Lanka’s Sumedha Ranasinghe has secured the silver medal with a season’s best performance of 75.61 metres in the Javelin Throw event at the 2026 Asian Throwing Championship being held in Mokpo, South Korea.
