Oil prices fell at Monday's open ‌after US President Donald Trump ‌said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks ​on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had ‌been hit in ⁠or near the Strait of Hormuz.

Development Officers across the island have decided to launch a trade union action by reporting sick leave today (09), citing several demands.

The petitions filed challenging certain provisions of the proposed Prevention of Organized Crimes Bill, on the grounds that they are inconsistent with the Constitution, are scheduled to be taken up for hearing before the Supreme Court again today (09).

The National Dengue Control Unit will launch a special dengue prevention programme today (09), covering 74 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions identified as being at risk of a dengue outbreak.

Iraq has reached ​understandings with the United ‌States to allow Iraqi oil exports through ​the Strait of ​Hormuz via a shipping lane ⁠near Oman, Foreign ​Minister Fuad Hussein said ​in an interview with Al Jazeera.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that ​shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said.

Police officers attached to the Anuradhapura Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau recorded statements this afternoon (08) from a group of Buddhist monks who are continuing their satyagraha for a second consecutive day near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura.

Construction of the proposed international cricket stadium in Mandaitivu, Jaffna, is expected to commence within the next few weeks, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has announced.

A train crash near the Egyptian city of Giza has killed four people and injured at least 88, the health ministry has said.

Authorities have identified 60 locations across Colombo facing drainage blockages, prompting the launch of an institutional effort to clear obstructions and tackle recurring urban flooding.

The United States military has announced it will create a 20-member task force to find ways to disrupt land routes into Iran that it says are used for shipments of weapons and illicit materials.

Hiniduma in the Galle District recorded the highest rainfall in the country, with 211mm reported during the 12-hour period ending at 6.00 p.m. today (08), according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several divisional secretariat divisions across multiple districts.

Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have seized 39 drones and 16 microphones allegedly brought into the country without the required authorisations by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Nalin Bandara.

The General Secretary of the SLPP, Attorney Sagara Kariyawasam has requested Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa to intervene in securing two urgent parliamentary debates on alleged acts of violence targeting the Buddhasasana and Buddhist monks, as well as the sudden transfers of judges.

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessel SLCGS Jayesagara has successfully rescued a fisherman who encountered distress while engaged in fishing activities off the coast of Mullaitivu and safely transported him to Trincomalee.

The Avissawella Private Bus Stand has been inundated following torrential rainfall experienced in the area this evening (08).