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Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran the "clock is ticking" as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled. MORE..
‘National Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony’ to be held tomorrow under the patronage of President
‘National Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony’ to be held tomorrow under the patronage of President
The ‘‘National Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony,’’ marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is scheduled to be held tomorrow (19) as in previous years. MORE..
Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 32nd time
Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 32nd time
A renowned Nepali Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday, an official said, smashing his own record set last year. MORE..
Chinese national arrested with stock of foreign cigarettes in Kollupitiya
Chinese national arrested with stock of foreign cigarettes in Kollupitiya
A foreign national has been arrested in Kollupitiya, near Nimalka Gardens, with 540 sticks of foreign cigarettes allegedly brought into Sri Lanka illegally. MORE..
Sri Lanka marks 17 years since the defeat of three-decade terrorism
Sri Lanka marks 17 years since the defeat of three-decade terrorism
Today (18) marks 17 years since the defeat of the brutal LTTE terrorism that plagued Sri Lanka for more than three decades. MORE..
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination
The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam on Monday morning for disinfection, with Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements for the 25 crew members and two medical staff remaining on board. MORE..
Oil touches 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
Oil touches 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
Oil prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates came under attack and as U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to discuss military options on Iran. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, today (18), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Donald Trump about Iran war
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Donald Trump about Iran war
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump minutes ago about the war with Iran before convening a limited security discussion this evening, Netanyahu’s office confirms to The Times of Israel. MORE..
All document attestation services at Foreign Ministry Consular Division suspended
All document attestation services at Foreign Ministry Consular Division suspended
All document attestation services at the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been temporarily suspended until further notice due to an unexpected technical failure of the Electronic Document Attestation System (e-DAS). MORE..
Two brothers drown in abandoned quarry in Kekirawa
Two brothers drown in abandoned quarry in Kekirawa
Two brothers drowned this afternoon (17) while swimming in an abandoned quarry in Samagigama, Kekirawa, police said. MORE..
Stock markets fall in Middle East after US and Iran deal doubts
Stock markets fall in Middle East after US and Iran deal doubts
Stock markets in the Middle East closed lower on Sunday after both US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Foreign Minister threw doubt on a deal to end the tension in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Haj festival on May 28
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Haj festival on May 28
Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Haj festival (Eid al-Adha) on 28 May, the Colombo Grand Mosque has announced. MORE..
Indian worker among four killed as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Indian worker among four killed as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Four people were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia, authorities have said – in what appears to be the largest attack on Moscow in over a year. MORE..
Hanif Yusoof informs President of decision to step down as Western Province Governor
Hanif Yusoof informs President of decision to step down as Western Province Governor
The Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof says he has notified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to resign from the post. MORE..
Death toll in Victoria Reservoir tragedy increases to three
Death toll in Victoria Reservoir tragedy increases to three
The body of another individual missing after a group of four youths went to bathe in the Victoria Reservoir today (17), has been found.
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Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has concluded his official visit to the Republic of Belarus. MORE..
Tragedy at Victoria Reservoir: Two youths drown, one still missing
Tragedy at Victoria Reservoir: Two youths drown, one still missing
Two youths have died after a group of four went swimming in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division. MORE..
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday (May 17), authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. MORE..
Monaragala Disaster Relief Officer suspended over allegations of Ditwah compensation irregularities
Monaragala Disaster Relief Officer suspended over allegations of Ditwah compensation irregularities
A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District, who is accused of irregularities in connection with Ditwah compensation payments, has been suspended from duty. MORE..
Sri Lanka backs Commonwealth cancer plan at Geneva health talks
Sri Lanka backs Commonwealth cancer plan at Geneva health talks
The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has attended the Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum held in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly. MORE..
Two injured in collision involving NPP MP’s vehicle; Driver arrested
Two injured in collision involving NPP MP’s vehicle; Driver arrested
A cab carrying National People’s Power (NPP) Galle District Member of Parliament T.K. Jayasundara was involved in a collision with a three-wheeler in Dunghena, Galle, police stated. MORE..
Two remanded over railway track component theft linked to Wanawasala derailment
Two remanded over railway track component theft linked to Wanawasala derailment
The individual suspected of removing sections of the railway line between Wanawasala and Kelaniya, along with the individual alleged to have purchased the removed railway materials, has been remanded in custody until May 29, authorities said.
India, other oil importers to bilaterally negotiate transit corridors with Iran: Moody’s
India, other oil importers to bilaterally negotiate transit corridors with Iran: Moody’s
India and other oil importing nations are likely to negotiate bilaterally to secure energy supplies, potentially through coordinated transit corridors, but a return to pre-war traffic volumes is unlikely in 2026, Moody’s Ratings has said. MORE..
Railway union calls for urgent restoration of night patrols following Wanawasala train derailment
Railway union calls for urgent restoration of night patrols following Wanawasala train derailment
The Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union has stated that the Railway Department’s night patrol services are currently not being properly carried out and has called for the immediate reinstatement of these services. MORE..