President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Al Jazeera that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions, as Tehran awaits a response to its latest proposal to end the war.

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) Parliamentarian Sivagnanam Shritharan joined a protest in Jaffna today (27) opposing the removal of a statue of former LTTE member Thileepan from behind the Nallur Temple.

Landslide warnings issued for seven districts remain in effect amid continued heavy rainfall, the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) said.

Afghanistan's defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan after a group it said included Islamic State militants crossed from Pakistan.

Police are investigating a possible link to imprisoned drug trafficker “Loku Patty” following a deadly shooting targeting a three-wheeler in Halpathota, Baddegama, this morning (27).

UK police arrested five men close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has rejected claims that the government’s investigations into alleged corruption are politically motivated, saying there is no intention to take revenge against any individual.

The present government aims to attract four million tourists annually and generate US$8 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has said.

Concerns and proposals regarding Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) were raised during a special discussion between Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando and members of the National Executive Committee of the Banks and Finance Forum.

Only a "negotiated solution" can end the conflict between the US and Iran, Tehran's foreign minister has said, after President Donald Trump publicly rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The people continue to support the present government, despite claims made by political opponents, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said.

Heavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides across parts of India and neighbouring Nepal, killing at least 19 people and leaving 10 workers missing as rivers rose above danger levels, authorities said.

An Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for several parts of the country, with the heat index expected to reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas tomorrow (28), the Department of Meteorology said.

British police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.

Jaffna Police have arrested nine people, including a woman, after they were allegedly found travelling in a suspicious manner while carrying sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash.