Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’ again, Iranian state media say
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state of “strict management” following what it described as Washington’s repeated breaches of commitments by continued blockade. MORE..
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- Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’ again, Iranian state media say
- Passenger arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 mln at BIA
- Separate incidents of violence against women trigger outrage and police action across Sri Lanka
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Merchant vessels report gunfire as they attempt to cross Hormuz – report
There have been reports of gunfire after at least two merchant vessels tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the news agency Reuters reports, citing three maritime sources. MORE..
Special traffic plan announced for visit of Indian VP
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to be implemented in view of the official visit of the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan. MORE..
Separate incidents of violence against women trigger outrage and police action across Sri Lanka
Three separate incidents involving violent attacks on women have been reported from Moragahahena, Gokarella, and Ragama, prompting police investigations and multiple arrests. MORE..
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Passenger arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 mln at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and e-cigarettes valued at Rs. 5.53 million into the country was arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours of today (18). MORE..
Strait of Hormuz will return to ‘strict control’ due to US blockade, Iranian military says
The Iranian military’s joint command has released a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. MORE..
Former MP Sampath Athukorala attacked with sharp weapon in Pitigala
Former Galle District Member of Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sampath Athukorala, was injured in an attack carried using a sharp weapon in the Bambarawana area of Pitigala. MORE..
Iran announces partial reopening of its airspace
Iran has announced a partial reopening of its airspace after a seven-week hiatus because of the war, state media reported. MORE..
US, Iran to hold new nuclear talks in Pakistan: Report
A new round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran is set to take place in the Pakistani capital on Monday, according to a report on Friday. MORE..
72-hour detention order issued on ‘Karandeniye Raju’ for further investigation
Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler, has confirmed that “Karandeniye Raju,” an organized criminal suspect recently arrested in India and subsequently brought back to Sri Lanka, is currently being detained for 72 hours for further investigation. MORE..
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Father drowns while rescuing children in Mihintale Tank
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Trump hints at resuming attacks if ceasefire with Iran expires without a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain and attacks will resume if no agreement is reached with Iran, after Tehran said it had fully reopened the strait to commercial vessels but threatened to close it again over the U.S. blockade. MORE..
Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest, check full list
Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, is now the richest person in Asia. The billionaire has overtaken Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. This comes on the back of gains in Adani Group stock values. MORE..
Litro Gas assures uninterrupted LPG supply through May
Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it is capable of maintaining an uninterrupted supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) throughout the month of May. MORE..
Son arrested for allegedly beating mother to death following financial dispute
A son has been arrested in connection with the murder of his mother following a financial dispute, said police. MORE..
41 apprehended in fortnight-long crackdown on illegal fishing - Navy
Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a series of coordinated operations across island waters from April 01 to 15 in an effort to safeguard the nation’s marine resources. MORE..
Special traffic plan announced for visit of Indian VP
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to be implemented in view of the official visit of the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan. MORE..
Separate incidents of violence against women trigger outrage and police action across Sri Lanka
Three separate incidents involving violent attacks on women have been reported from Moragahahena, Gokarella, and Ragama, prompting police investigations and multiple arrests. MORE..
Passenger arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 mln at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and e-cigarettes valued at Rs. 5.53 million into the country was arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours of today (18). MORE..
Strait of Hormuz will return to ‘strict control’ due to US blockade, Iranian military says
The Iranian military’s joint command has released a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. MORE..
Former MP Sampath Athukorala attacked with sharp weapon in Pitigala
Former Galle District Member of Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sampath Athukorala, was injured in an attack carried using a sharp weapon in the Bambarawana area of Pitigala. MORE..
Iran announces partial reopening of its airspace
Iran has announced a partial reopening of its airspace after a seven-week hiatus because of the war, state media reported. MORE..
US, Iran to hold new nuclear talks in Pakistan: Report
A new round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran is set to take place in the Pakistani capital on Monday, according to a report on Friday. MORE..
72-hour detention order issued on ‘Karandeniye Raju’ for further investigation
Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler, has confirmed that “Karandeniye Raju,” an organized criminal suspect recently arrested in India and subsequently brought back to Sri Lanka, is currently being detained for 72 hours for further investigation. MORE..
Father drowns while rescuing children in Mihintale Tank
A 55-year-old man, a resident of Maradan Kulama, tragically drowned last afternoon (17) after leaping into the Maradan Kulama Wewa in Mihintale to save his son and another child. MORE..
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China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps
More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements, as Beijing seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its economy. MORE..
Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand
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Audi will deepen its partnership with China’s SAIC for future generations of models under their co-owned new brand, with four of them to be launched in China in the coming years, the company said in a statement on Friday. MORE..
OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into the life sciences field. MORE..
Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with search functionalities, to comply with the Digital Markets Act, the commission said on Thursday. MORE..
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Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications
Rihanna has reached another major career milestone, becoming the first woman in history to surpass 200 million RIAA-certified singles units, according to recent reporting and data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). MORE..
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
A Kanye West concert in Poland has been cancelled, the venue has announced, following government pressure and condemnation over a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments by the US rapper. MORE..
Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list
Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list
In a major global milestone, Ranbir Kapoor has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people, becoming the only Bollywood actor to feature on this year’s prestigious list. MORE..
Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid
Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid
Investors will look for Netflix to emphasize content spending and ad business growth as key drivers when it reports quarterly earnings on Thursday, marking the streaming giant’s first results since its failed bid for Warner Bros Discovery. MORE..
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Sports
Saudi Arabia fire coach Renard two months before World Cup
Saudi Arabia fired head coach Hervé Renard on Friday, less than two months before the World Cup. MORE..
Iranian footballers say Australia has given them ‘hope’ for safe future
Two Iranian footballers who were granted asylum in Australia have said the country has given them “hope for a future where we can live and compete in safety”. MORE..
Double Olympic badminton champion Axelsen announces retirement
Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and world champion from Denmark, has announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32, marking an end to a stunning 16-year career. MORE..
Hyderabad signs Dilshan Madushanka as injury replacement for Brydon Carse
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Sri Lanka’s left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026. Madushanka will join SRH for INR 7.5 million. MORE..
New trial over soccer legend Maradona’s death begins in Argentina
A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with negligent homicide nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial. MORE..
