Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive U.S. sanctions on Tehran's oil, resolving the largest energy supply disruption in history.

Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, has reiterated that he will not end his ongoing hunger strike.

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of an unidentified body near the Kelani Bridge in Sedawatta, within the Grandpass Police Division.

The National Dengue Control Unit has identified Aedes aegypti as the principal mosquito species responsible for dengue transmission in Sri Lanka, warning that its unique feeding behavior significantly increases the risk of disease spread.

Sri Lanka Customs has arrested 26 passengers who allegedly attempted to smuggle gold illegally to India aboard the passenger ferry SG 423, which was scheduled to sail from Kankesanthurai Port to Nagapattinam.

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.

The Court of Appeal today (18) will consider the petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

United States President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal on Wednesday (Jun 17) meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the deal reached with Iran on Sunday could be signed “shortly.” MORE..

Israeli forces have carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon, state media say, despite renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump of Israel’s actions in the country. MORE..

The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has taken steps to freeze a luxury house valued at approximately Rs. 40 million in the Ganemulla area, allegedly owned by Nilanthi Perera, alias ‘Kudu Kumari’, who is currently in prison on drug trafficking charges. MORE..

Sri Lankan javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga has risen to second place in the latest world rankings, marking a significant achievement for Sri Lanka’s athletics. MORE..

A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement ​and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters. MORE..

The Welfare Benefits Board of Sri Lanka has announced that arrangements have been completed to credit the allowances for the month of June for beneficiaries under the first phase of the ‘Aswasuma’ Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme tomorrow (18). MORE..

Passenger train services on the Up-country railway line from Nanu Oya to Badulla, which were disrupted due to damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, are scheduled to resume from Saturday (20). MORE..